Closing the Gap Program and its Impact on Indigenous Health Outcomes

This essay explains what the policy is, its relevance on the health results of the indigenous Australians along with challenges which might have impacted their change. Moreover, it analyses the possible long term consequences of diabetes to social health determinants, the advantage of being registered on the program, the responsibilities of Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) together with Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) and the services they deliver. Lastly, the essay states the connection between the AMS, ALO and community health centres.