19/03/2026
Today is Close the Gap Day.
It’s a reminder that while progress has been made, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still face barriers to accessing respiratory care and support.
Higher rates of asthma and COPD, combined with barriers such as distance, cost and access to culturally safe care, mean many people are still missing out on the support they need.
Closing the gap in respiratory health means:
🔸 Working alongside communities
🔸 Supporting culturally appropriate care
🔸 Improving access to services across Western Australia
We’re proud to continue working in partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation and Arche Health Limited to support more inclusive, community-led approaches to care.
There is still more to do, but every step forward matters.
Read more in our insight piece: 🔗 https://shorturl.at/Wfnay
Arche Health - Aboriginal Health Team |