We are working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their communities, organisations and businesses to implement the National Agreement of Closing the Gap. The objective of the National Agreement is to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and governments to work together to overcome the health inequalities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Evidence shows that significant improvements can be made in the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be achieved by 2030. Our District is standing by its strong commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and recognises the discrepancy between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people. Our approaches includes: Acknowledgement of the role the Australian government and healthcare played in the Stolen Generations and as a result intergenerational trauma. Working collaboratively in a process of co-design with Aboriginal Elders and community to deliver best practice models of care. Creating safe spaces in our facilities for Aboriginala nd Torres Strait Islander people, their families and friends. Developing a continued dialogue with the community, based on empathetic care and kindness. Delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific health program ands ervices. Ensure we meet ambitious targets relating to Aboriginal staff (including retention) - to ensure our workplace reflects our community. Read stories on how Western Sydney is Closing the Gap through various programs across the district: All of us the power of community human experience week 2023 kicks off at westmead hospital part 1 Ngalawa burudi live better family and communities human experience week 2023 kicks off at westmead hospital part 3 Aboriginal high school training program helps western sydney close the gap What are we doing to close the gap Western sydney oral health team set to close the gap with aboriginal communities First of its kind role in nsw to help close the gap in western sydney Closing the gap with healthy food from and for the heart