Closing the Gap Built Into Australia’s Health System

Closing the Gap Built Into Australia’s Health System

19 Feb 2026

The move aims to better embed Closing the Gap priorities into Australia’s mainstream health system. The AMA has welcomed the decision and supports efforts to build a health system free from racism and discrimination.

$450 Million Reform Fund

All governments have committed $450 million to support the new schedule. The funding will go towards priorities developed in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector through a new Reform Fund.

Likely focus areas include:

  • Improving hospital discharge processes

  • Strengthening anti-racism strategies

  • Creating cultural safety teams in hospitals

  • Supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services

  • Improving First Nations data governance

These changes aim to create lasting improvements across the health system and support better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

https://www.ama.com.au/

Source: AMA – 19 February 2026

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