ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2025
Implementing 'Closing the Gap' policy through mainstream service provision: A South Australian case study.
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- The usual and preferred sources of healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a multilevel analysis.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Implementing 'Closing the Gap' policy through mainstream service provision: A South Australian case study.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
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issue addressedThe Australian government's 'Closing the Gap' (CTG) strategy has been implemented via multiple strategies. We examined CTG policy in early childhood within Southern Adelaide during the first decade of implementation (2008-2018) and critiqued the complexity and challenges of policy that is designed to promote health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children but lacked Aboriginal control.
methodsA qualitative case study was conducted in Southern Adelaide, and we interviewed 16 policy actors from health and early childhood education sectors. Thematic analysis revealed key themes to show how policy had been implemented through mainstream structures.
resultsThe rapid roll out of the CTG strategy, the limitations of short-term funding, cuts to Aboriginal health services, tokenistic consultation, and the mainstreaming of service provision were key features of policy implementation. The influence of Aboriginal leaders varied across implementation contexts. Participants advocated for services in health and education that are culturally safe to improve health of children, families, and communities.
conclusionsThe implementation of the CTG strategy in Southern Adelaide was rushed, complex, and lacking Aboriginal control. This contributed to the marginalisation of Aboriginal leaders, and disengagement of families and communities. A more collaborative and Aboriginal led process for policy implementation is essential to reform policy implementation and address health inequity. SO WHAT?: Findings from this study suggest that policy has continued to be implemented I ways that reflect colonial power imbalances. Alternative processes that promote the recognition of Indigenous rights must be considered if we are to achieve the targets set within the CTG strategy.
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