This essay delves into the 'Closing the Gap' (CTG) policy in Australia, focusing on its historical context, objectives, and impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health. It examines the factors that led to the policy's creation, highlighting the significant health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, including issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. The essay focuses on ear disease, particularly otitis media, as a key health challenge addressed by the CTG policy, and evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions, such as vaccination programs, in reducing its prevalence. It also discusses challenges like lack of surveillance data and cultural competency in healthcare delivery. The essay references government reports, academic studies and other sources to present a comprehensive overview of the CTG policy and its implications for Indigenous health outcomes, including a discussion of the successes and ongoing challenges in achieving health equality.