19 March 2026
We’re Talking Sh!t this National Close The Gap Day.
Today is National Close the Gap Day – an important reminder of the work we must all do to improve health outcomes and close the life expectancy gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s a national priority, and one where individuals, communities and organisations all have a role to play.
We’re extremely proud that Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation is part of this year’s Closing the Gap Day event at the Adelaide Showground (Kaurna Yerta), alongside our ambassador, AFL legend and contemporary Indigenous artist Gavin Wanganeen.
We’ve absolutely loved meeting everyone today and having so many open, honest conversations. Connecting with community, listening, learning and yarning together is at the heart of what makes days like this so meaningful. Every chat reminds us why this work matters, and how powerful shared stories can be in breaking down barriers and encouraging early screening.
Our presence today is made possible thanks to Preventive Health SA and funding from the Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes Men’s Bowel Screening Grant 2025–2026.
Up to 99% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated or even prevented when detected in the early stages. Yet participation in bowel screening remains far too low – and even lower in Indigenous communities.
That’s why our team will continue doing what we do best: sharing life‑saving messages, encouraging screening, and having honest conversations that cut through stigma.
Because getting informed, getting screened and spreading the word saves lives.
Every conversation matters. Every commitment to complete the test brings us closer to earlier detection and better outcomes.
Together, we can break down barriers, improve health equity, and save lives.