The day gives people the opportunity to show their support for closing the 12 - 17 - year life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians. (humanrights.gov.au)
«The agreement to move forward with a long - term action health plan to close the Indigenous life expectancy gap within a generation is a major step. (humanrights.gov.au)
Tens of thousands of Australians are set to pledge their support for closing the 10 — 17 year Indigenous life expectancy gap in events around the country as part of National Close the Gap Day tomorrow (Thursday March 24). (humanrights.gov.au)