CLOSE THE GAP Intro Video 8 minute summary of the 1998 “Bringing them Home Report” Nzxk.
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Transcript of CLOSE THE GAP Intro Video 8 minute summary of the 1998 “Bringing them Home Report” Nzxk.
CLOSE THE GAP
Intro Video
8 minute summary of the 1998 “Bringing them Home Report”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXx3XBHNzxk
In Australia there are over 510,000 Indigenous people making up 2.5% of the total Australian
population
Some live on the beautiful Torres Strait Islands, others live in remote communities,
country towns or urban cities
Together we share a common humanity
We are all created equally
But our opportunities in life and our
levels of disadvantage vary greatly
For many Torres Strait Islander and
Aboriginal peoples the odds are stacked
against them
One of us is expected to live 17 years longer than the other
One of us is 3 times more likely to have diabetes
One of us is 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with kidney disease
Today
One of us is Indigenous and one is not
Indigenous babies are 3 times more likely to die before the age of one
Indigenous Australians are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with kidney disease
Today
Indigenous Australians are 3 times more likely to be unemployed
A huge gap exists between the life expectancy and health of those who are Indigenous and those who are not.
What is the gap?
60
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us M
en
Indi
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us W
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Non
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Men
Non
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65
77
82
Life Expectancy Gap= 17 years
Life expectancy rate for Indigenous Australians are alarmingly similar to those in a number of
developing countries
Average Life Country
Expectancy
Cambodia 58 Bangladesh and Pakistan 61 Indigenous Australia 62 Bolivia and Bhutan 63 India 64 Vietnam, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu 69
Cambodia Bangladesh Indigenous Aust.
But such a gap has no place in our society
It cannot be tolerated
We cannot look away
We have to care
We have to ask why
The reasons are complex.Social, economic and physical factors all play a role.
Dispossession Dislocation Discrimination
Poor and overcrowded housing Poor diet and nutrition
Unemployment Limited access to health care services(3 times the rate for non-Indigenous people )
Low income (Indigenous Australians earn just 62% of the income of non-Indigenous people).
Why is there a gap?
These all lead to the Gap
Lack of education (In 2006, 21 % of 15 year old Indigenous people were not participating in school education)
Forced relocation
80% of Indigenous Australians were killed within the 1st generation of European
settlement
Why?
Stolen Generation
These all lead to the Gap
Denied citizenship
YOU SHOULD NOT FEEL GUILTY / RESPONSIBLE / SAD / DEPRESSED ETC
We hope by being aware of what happened in the past, and why the gap exists today,
you will choose to do what you can to help close the gap
Equality
Empowerment
Services and resources
Opportunities
Education and training
Recognition and respect
Working in partnership
How can we Close the Gap?
We have the resources and knowledge to close the gap
The local people are taking control of their own health. Diabetes in these communities is decreasing!
Achievements
Parental Involvement
School fitness and health programs
Provision of healthy breakfasts
In 2008 governments of Australia pledged $1.6 billion towards closing the gap
Diabetes education
Training of community leaders to run the program
Nutrition education
Shops are clearly identifying healthy food with coloured stickers
Together, we are moving forward
Caritas Australia and other organisations are working hard to close the gap but we need help.
In 2008 Prime Minister Mr. Kevin Rudd has promised to close the 17-year life expectancy gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians by 2030.
He promised that Indigenous people will get health services equal to those of the rest of the population within 10 years.
Now we need to ensure that the government keeps its promise.
The Close the Gap Pledge
I call on the Australian Government to:
•Commit to providing adequate and long-term financial resources to achieve Indigenous health equality;
•Implement a comprehensive National Action Plan;
•Invest in real partnerships, including increased Indigenousparticipation and control around health service delivery; and
•Address critical social issues of housing, education and self-determination that contribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander health crisis.
I personally pledge to challenge racism and stereotypes and to play my part in reconciliation in Australia
1. Trace your hand over the Close the Gap Pledge
2. Cut out your hand
3. Sign your name and add your personal message if you like
4. Come to the Indigenous Allstars game next Wednesday. Your hand will be
placed on Ross Oval and then sent to the government for National Close the Gap
Day
What can you do to Close the Gap?
5. Challenge racism and stereotypes with friend, family and neighbours
What can you do to Close the Gap?
Nudgee Indigenous All-Stars Promo video
http://signumfideijusticeleague.weebly.com/close-the-gap-day-2013.html
What can you do to Close the Gap?
“I know you think you should make a tripto Calcutta, but I strongly advise you to
save your airfare and spend it on thepoor in your own country.
Its easy to love people far away. Its notalways easy to love those who live right
next to us.” Mother Teresa
Our challenge for the future is to act
right now
today
at home
Possible Reflection / AssessmentWhat do you believe is the most difficult or challenging obstacle to be
overcome? Why?
Explain why you do/don’t believe the gap will be closed within 25years?
Why will it take so long?
Explain what you think will be the most obvious sign of the gap closing?
What improvements will be difficult to see?
Why/ How does the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous life expectancy affect you?
What happens when we don’t keep our promises?
What will be the consequence of not closing the gap?
Catholic Social Teaching and Close the Gap Campaign
• Solidarity• Participation• Common Good• Human Dignity• Subsidiarity• Stewardship of the Earth
• Preferential option for the poor
How are the following principles demonstrated in the campaign or in Caritas Australia’s Indigenous programs ?
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