Professor Ian Anderson

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) and Foundation Chair in Indigenous Health, University of Melbourne

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Health & Medicine

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A rolled gold genius

He’s been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to Indigenous Affairs, and was the Prime Minister’s first choice to reset the government’s approach to Closing the Gap on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage;

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Politics & Society

Closing the Gap: time for traction on the ground

After almost a decade of updates we look at what really needs to change to Close the Gap

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Politics & Society

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Book extract

New Indigenous middle class finds place in modern economy

Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi man Stan Grant reflects on the limitations of racial identity, and the unprecedented numbers of Indigenous Australians taking their places in the modern economy

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Arts & Culture

Garma 2016: Testing ground for new ideas and alliances

Again this year, Indigenous culture, politics and everyday life was celebrated in ceremony and song

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Health & Medicine

Global snapshot of Indigenous health

The first international investigation into global Indigenous health will pave the way for evidence-based policy

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Health & Medicine

Closing the Gap: Good policy or just target practice?

Academics at the forefront of Indigenous affairs give their take on the government report that sets goals to reduce the disadvantages of Australia’s first peoples

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