If you're interested in learning about how we can all help close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage, the following background reading will help. The main question to keep in mind from a negotiated knowledges perspective is: are we trying to assess "statistical equality" only and is this the best way to measure comparative disadvantage?
Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations
Ampe Akelyernemane Meke Mekarle “Little Children are Sacred” report into child sexual abuse (warning: some readers will find the content of this report disturbing and upsetting)
Close the Gap: original website set up by a coalition of NGOs. Although most government frameworks on overcoming indigenous disadvantage use the name "Close the Gap" or "Closing the Gap" (often used synonymously), their policies may differ considerably from the ones outlined in this website.
Transcript of Rudd's speech when tabling the first annual report card on Closing the Gap progress
First annual Closing the Gap report card
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