Arid Lands Environment Centre: NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY Thursday 2 April 2009 7.45

Thursday, April 2, 2009

NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY Thursday 2 April 2009 7.45 - 9pm

You’re invited to a Close the Gap event in Alice Springs, hosted by the Fair Trade Folk market stall.
Show your support for closing the 17-year life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians.
WHAT: Community gathering to mark National Close the Gap Day
WHEN: Thursday 2 April, 7.45 – 9pm.
SPEAKER: Stephanie Bell, Director, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
WHERE: Andy McNeill Room, Alice Springs Town Council
FOOD: Coffee, tea and homemade sweet treats.
ENTRY: Gold coin donation (proceeds toward CTG)
*The Oxfam Close the Gap video will be screened and there will be an opportunity for discussion and response.
More information: Anna Lennie, Fair Trade Folk 0423 524 293
http://www.oxfam.org.au/campaigns/indigenous-health/

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