Community Control and Closing the Gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations' Health

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on community control and efforts to close the health gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.

What was urged in the 2005 Social Justice Report by Tom Calma?

Equity of health outcomes for First Nations Peoples within 25 years.

What was the aim of the 2006 Indigenous Health Equity Campaign?

To respond to the Commissioner’s report and advocate for health equity.

What did the 2007 COAG pledge include?

Close gaps in life expectancy, halve child mortality rates and improve literacy and numeracy within a decade.

Which agreement was approved by COAG in 2008?

The National Indigenous Reform Agreement.

What significant report was tabled in the parliament in 2009?

The First Closing the Gap Report.

What new target was added to the Closing the Gap Report in 2015?

School attendance.

What was the focus of the 2016 Refresh of the Closing the Gap agreement?

To work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on expiring targets.

How many national roundtables were hosted in 2017-18 for Closing the Gap?

29 national roundtables.

What was presented in 2018 regarding the Closing the Gap agenda?

A statement setting out priorities for a new agenda focused on empowerment.

What was the goal of the 2019 Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap?

To establish a formal partnership between Australian governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives.

What is recognized as key for change in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Self-determination.

What is the Coalition of Peaks?

A coalition of peak bodies advocating for a change in how Australian governments work with Indigenous communities.

How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organizations are represented by the Coalition of Peaks?

Over 800 organizations.

What is the duration of the current Closing the Gap Agreement?

A 10-year cycle from 2019 to 2029.

What are the four priority reform areas in the current Closing the Gap Agreement?

Partnership, shared decision-making, building the community-controlled sector, and transforming government organizations.

What does 'data sovereignty' involve according to community feedback?

Collecting, analyzing, and using data to meet their own needs.

What is the target life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males?

71.9 years.

What percentage of babies were born with healthy birthweight in 2022?

89.2%.

What percentage of children were developmentally on track in 2021?

34.3%.

What is the employment rate of people aged 25-64 years in 2021?

55.7%.

What percentage of young people were in detention in 2023-24?

8.4%.

How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages were spoken in 2018-19?

123 languages.

What percentage of people used the internet in the last 3 months in 2022-23?

88.3%.

What social issues does the Closing the Gap framework aim to address?

Health, education, employment, and housing among others.

What does the term 'community-controlled organizations' refer to?

Organizations governed by Indigenous people that manage programs and services.

What does the term 'Closing the Gap' refer to?

Efforts aimed at reducing health and socioeconomic disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

What type of partnership is emphasized in the 2019 Closing the Gap Agreement?

A formal partnership based on shared decision-making.

What is one of the main goals of the Coalition of Peaks?

To develop genuine partnerships between Indigenous peoples and National Cabinet.

What was the overarching theme of the Redfern Statement?

Acknowledging that Indigenous peoples have the solutions to their own issues.

What is a crucial factor for improving outcomes as per the Closing the Gap framework?

Listening to and incorporating the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What is the significance of the Coalition of Peaks in closing the gap?

It ensures that Indigenous representation and self-determination are prioritized in decision-making.