Disability not included in the16 new Closing the Gap targets

In an historic new partnership between government and indigenous organisations, the Closing the Gap program is undergoing a major reset. A key Indigenous group is disappointed that disability has not been included in the 16 new Closing the Gap targets. While disability is a significant issue in health, education, justice and employment, it hasn’t been included as a target.

Guest: Damien Griffs, director, First Peoples Disability Network

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Topics:
Funding and Data, Systemic Advocacy

Author:
Fran Kelly

Source:
ABC RN Breakfast

Date published:
Mon 3rd Aug, 2020