Closing the Gap Day 2023

Closing the Gap (CTG) Day, South Australia’s largest event dedicated to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, was held on 16 March 2023.

The event was presented by Sonder and Nunkuwarrin Yunti. Adelaide PHN has been a proud CTG partner since 2017 and was a Gold Sponsor this year.

The event, held at the Adelaide Showground’s Jubilee Pavilion provided an opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate and yarn with the different health services.

Up to 3,000 people walked through the front doors, enjoying live performances, activities, and giveaways whilst learning about services that are available for them and their families.

Uncle Moogy welcomed attendees to Kaurna Country with Isaac Hannam on digeridoo. Performances by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians, Katie Aspel, the Nancy Bates Trio, Nathan May and Eddie

Peters created a lively atmosphere while people browsed the First Nations’ Marketplace.

The Hon Kyam Maher, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney General, and Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector at the Government of South Australia eloquently spoke to attendees at the event. In addition, Nat Cook, MP and Dale Agius, South Australia’s Commissioner for First Nations Voice, were in attendance.

Sarah Murray, our Deputy CEO, spoke about the significance of the 715 health checks and the role Adelaide PHN plays in promoting health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Exhibitors were positioned within zones in an expo-style arrangement to support attendees in identifying organisations that may assist with specific needs.

The zones included employment, aged care, disability, health care, general interest, youth, homelessness, and sports, as well as a designated First Nations’ Marketplace zone where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists showcased creative services.

Adelaide PHN provided eight Boostrix vaccines, six COVID-19 vaccines and performed 10 Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) checks.

Adelaide PHN Practice Facilitator Phoebe and Immunisation Co-