Closing The Gap
Joining the big data dots on Indigenous health policy
Gathering and analysing large-scale health data central to driving policies to tackle Australia's Indigenous health deficit, say University of Melbourne experts
Closing the Gap for vision
Blindness impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people disproportionately, but according a University of Melbourne report, real progress is being made.
A rolled gold genius
The University of Melbourne's Professor Ian Anderson's determination and upbringing has earned him the Order of Australia for his service to Indigenous Affairs.
Closing the Gap: time for traction on the ground
Time to take stock of Closing the Gap and focus on gaining traction on the ground – University of Melbourne Indigenous Affairs experts have their say.
Ending avoidable blindness
Researchers, using data gathering and analysis, are making inroads in eliminating avoidable blindness and preventable eye diseases in Indigenous communities.
A clearer view
University of Melbourne research is helping to position Australia to finally eliminate the blinding eye disease - trachoma - from remote Indigenous communities.
1000 days to close the gap
Child and maternal health underpins University of Melbourne's Professor Kerry Arabena’s work to improve life and health quality for Indigenous Australians.
Closing the Gap: Good policy or just target practice?
On National Close the Gap Day, University of Melbourne experts assess the effectiveness of a governmental approach to targeting Indigenous disadvantage