Category: Data Room

Statistics from the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme

Statistics from the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme

Posted by | Jan 7, 2026 |

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) funds high-quality health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It funds Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate initiatives to increase access to health care and improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Department funds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health services and other health initiatives through the IAHP.

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Psychological health in our communities

Psychological health in our communities

Posted by | Sep 10, 2025 |

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders continue to face disproportionately high rates of psychological distress, suicide, and hospitalisation for mental health conditions. Mental and substance use disorders remain the leading cause of disease burden, underscoring the urgent need for stronger investment in social and emotional wellbeing and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisations (ACCHOs).

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Closing the Gap health outcomes progress

Closing the Gap health outcomes progress

Posted by | Mar 19, 2025 |

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap has 19 national socio-economic targets across 17 socio-economic outcome areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Of the 17 socio-economic outcome areas, there are four health and wellbeing targets. Three of the four health and wellbeing outcomes are not on track to be met by 2031.

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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).

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