Explaining the data

The following pages provide advice and guidance on how to navigate the Closing the Gap Information Repository, access data, and how to interpret the data presented.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on data – articles from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics and data leaders on the importance of data to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in supporting self-determination.
• How to access the data – is a guide to assist with navigating the Closing the Gap Information Repository and access the data currently available.
• How to interpret the data –  is a guide for users on the information presented on the Closing the Gap Dashboard. It summarises the key terms and provides an overview of the measurement and statistical concepts used on the dashboard. 
  • Definitions – provides definitions of the key terms presented on the Closing the Gap Dashboard.
  • Method for assessing progress – provides details on the methodology used to assess state, territory and national progress against the Closing the Gap targets.
  • Method for end-point assessment – provides details on the methodology used to assess state, territory and national progress against the Closing the Gap targets at the end-point.
• How to source data for small areas – is a guide for users on small area (community level) data.
• Revisions to population estimates – provides details of the impact of the change in the estimated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population on Closing the Gap data, following the release of the 2021 Census of population and housing.