The Australian Governemnet offers programs that help to foster a “strong cultural identity [which] is fundamental to Indigenous health and social and emotional wellbeing.” This article highlights the initatives “strengthen Indigenous culture and languages.”
” Closing the Gap, which is a commitment by all Australian governments to work together to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and in particular, to provide a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.”
By strengthening the Indegenious culture and language, the government is woking towards reducing the disadvantage of the Indegenious people. Targeted areas include early childhood, health, schooling, economics, self governance and community.
This article indicates the many positive benefits that are associated with Indegenious people who know and are involved with their language and culture.