The theme for National Close the Gap Day 2025, "Agency, Leadership, Reform: Ensuring the survival, dignity, and wellbeing of First Nations Peoples," highlights the importance of leadership in creating change.

In recognition of this significant day, RACGP are excited to spotlight the launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework. This initiative, the first of its kind in Australian medical training, has been developed and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts in health, clinical education, and cultural education.

The framework provides GPs with recommendations to better understand cultural contexts, helping create a healthcare environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients feel respected, heard, and empowered. By including this knowledge in everyday care, GPs can help close the health gap and support the survival, dignity, and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Be part of this important conversation, embrace leadership and agency, and learn how you can drive reform in your own practice to help shape a more equitable future for healthcare in Australia.