A better future for Indigenous health
As Australia approaches the next federal election, the political landscape regarding the health of...
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Category: Opinion
Weak progress on CtG targets exposes government systems failures
With the 2025 federal election approaching, QAIHC is calling on political parties to make a strong, tangible commitment to advancing progress on Closing the Gap targets. Sector Leader takes a closer look at what’s at stake. Just over four-and-a-half years ago, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) was re-established as a commitment to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Who is going to ensure the health of our future generations? Vote wisely
The Queensland Election could be a watershed moment for health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland, but will the next government seize the opportunity to make a difference? QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol is calling for our elected leaders to work with and for our people.
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Government funding for ACCHO services falls short amid rising demand
Queensland’s ACCHO sector is under pressure to support the mounting demand for services, including an increased patient caseload and the spiralling chronic disease burden impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol said funding for the ACCHO sector has never met the sector’s needs, despite national expenditure for health services tailored to the needs of Indigenous Australians increasing 38% from June 2011 to June 2020.
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The Indigenous voice to parliament will make the most of local community experience
Back in the 1980s, Yarrabah in far north Queensland had the highest suicide rate in Australia. Our people were losing loved ones too often, too young. I grew up in our family home opposite the church where weekly funeral processions were a dismal and heartbreaking reality.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
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