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New resources available for 2022 influenza vaccination
The Commonwealth Dept. of Health has developed a range of resources for health professionals and vaccination providers to support the 2022 influenza vaccination program
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Posted March 21, 2024
National Close the Gap Day, initiated in 2007, is a crucial annual campaign in Australia dedicated to addressing health disparities experienced by First Nations communities. Held every third Thursday of March, this rallying point spotlights a stark 10-year life expectancy gap, delving beyond healthcare access to recognize the interconnected impact of poverty, education, and employment on the well-being of First Nations peoples.
In 2021, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap launched with four priority reforms and 16 socio-economic targets. While some targets show progress, others demand intensified efforts for real change. Despite Australia's overall high life expectancy, this success isn't uniform for all cultural groups.
Close the Gap spotlights the hurdles faced by First Nations Australians in accessing quality healthcare and essential resources.
Advocating for healthcare choice, access, and culturally responsive systems, Close the Gap serves as a rallying cry for increased awareness, policy shifts, and collective action to obliterate health disparities.
Join the cause on Thursday 21st of March and contribute to the initiative by supporting the following:
For more information and resources, please visit CLOSE THE GAP.
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