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Positive start but First Nations must wait and see for promised Closing the Gap investment
Significant Budget measures announced by the Commonwealth Government provide a foundation for investing in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. As expected, detailed funding relating to Closing the Gap was not announced in the Budget last night, so the full scope of funding commitments remains to be seen.
Joint Council agrees to accelerate collective efforts to reduce over-incarceration of Indigenous peoples
The Joint Council on Closing the Gap met today and agreed that joined-up work between all governments in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives is critical to reducing the rate at which Indigenous people are incarcerated.
Community-controlled representatives at the centre of government decision making
Each year in February, the Prime Minister delivers a statement in Parliament accounting to the nation for the status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this country and outlines what more is needed to “close the gap”. It is a time when our country looks in the mirror and confronts our different status – a status that shows wide gaps in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.
Joint Council on Closing the Gap meet for first time since historic National Agreement came into effect
Today the Joint Council on Closing the Gap convened for the first time since the historic National Agreement on Closing the Gap came into effect on 27 July 2020.
Government funding announced to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector to Close the Gap
A joint funding pool is being established by Australian governments to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector to deliver vital services to communities and help deliver on the commitments of Priority Reform Two under the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Signing of new National Agreement on Closing the Gap marks historic turning point in relations between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and governments
The National Cabinet, the Australian Local Government Association and the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak organisations have agreed the historic National Agreement on Closing the Gap, taking the country in a new direction to substantially improve life outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Joint Council recommends historic National Agreement on Closing the Gap to National Cabinet, the Australian Local Government Association and the Coalition of Peaks for signing
The Joint Council met this afternoon by teleconference to discuss the final details of the draft National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The Joint Council acknowledged the work between Australian governments, the Australian Local Government Association and the Coalition of Peaks to negotiate the historic agreement.
Coalition of Peaks release landmark report on community engagements shaping new National Agreement on Closing the Gap
The Coalition of Peaks today released a ground-breaking report on the 2019 community engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about their views on what should be included in the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The report is called, ‘A report on engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to inform a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Coalition of Peaks Website and Social Media Launch
Today the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peaks have launched their website and social media. Aimed at engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Circuit breaker needed as the cycle of failure continues in 2020 Closing the Gap report
The release of the 2020 Closing the Gap report today confirms the need for a fundamentally new approach, according to the Coalition of Peaks. The report reveals that progress against the majority of Closing the Gap targets is still not on track.
It is time governments front up to their failure to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
A core tenant of Australia’s modern national identity is belief in a fair go. Yet the promise of a fair go is not a reality for everyone in this country. The difference in the life outcomes of First Nations people compared to the rest of Australia is stark.
Prime Minister hosts meeting with the Coalition of Peaks on Closing the Gap
The Coalition of Peaks shared what was heard during a comprehensive program of community engagements which they led, including overwhelming support received for its three proposed Priority Reforms and the creation of a fourth.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagements send a clear message to governments on Closing the Gap
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have had their say on a new national agreement on Closing the Gap, which is currently in development through a partnership between the Coalition of Peaks and the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
Closing the Gap survey closes following enormous community engagement
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled Coalition of Peaks can reveal that more than 1500 people and organisations have responded to its online survey on Closing the Gap. Today is the final opportunity to engage with the survey. The deadline for responses has already been extended once given the high level of engagement and to allow for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to respond.
Coalition of Peaks to start community engagements on Closing the Gap in Queensland
This Monday, Thursday Island will host the first of six face-to-face engagement meetings in Queensland on the development of a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Coalition of Peaks hosts national stakeholders at Closing the Gap meeting in Canberra
The Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Peak Organisations (Coalition of Peaks) will today hold a face-to-face meeting on Closing the Gap with national stakeholders.
Coalition of Peaks talking about Closing the Gap today in Sydney today
The Coalition of Peaks will host a meeting in Sydney today on the development of a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The meeting is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to tell the Coalition of Peaks and governments what changes are needed to improve their lives.
Have Your Say – Closing the Gap Survey extended until 8 November 2019
The Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Peak Organisations (Coalition of Peaks) has responded to significant interest in the survey on Closing the Gap and is extending the deadline to Friday 8 November 2019.
Coalition of Peaks holds first South Australian Closing the Gap engagement in Ceduna
Ceduna will today host the first of four engagement meetings in South Australia on the development of a new national agreement on Closing the Gap. All four meetings will be led by the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peaks (Coalition of Peaks), a body comprised of around forty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations that have come together to have their collective voice heard on issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peaks to hold two local Closing the Gap engagements in Canberra this month
The first of two face-to-face meetings with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Canberra will be held today to discuss the development of a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The meetings provide an opportunity for the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peaks and Australian Capital Territory Government to hear the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about what changes are needed to improve their lives.