National Close the Gap Day: Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise

Join us on the harbour as we strive towards closing the gap and creating an improved health and wellness for our First Nations people.

National Close the Gap Day falls on Thursday 19 March this year, and I'm pleased to offer staff the opportunity to join the Tribal Warrior Cruise, experiencing Sydney Harbour through the eyes of its original custodians. This guided journey will connect you with traditions and practices that Aboriginal communities have sustained for thousands of years.

For more than a decade, people across Australia have come together on this day to show support and advocate for health equity. At the Faculty of Medicine and Health, we’re proud to honour the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we remain committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart as a pathway to self‑determination.

National Close the Gap Day is a chance for us to stand together for equity and a better future. It reminds us to speak up about the health challenges faced by First Nations communities, learn about ongoing work in this space, and reflect on how much progress is still needed.

Join us on Thursday 19 March on the harbour as we celebrate, learn, and continue striving to close the gap and improve health and wellbeing for First Nations people.

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Time:10:15 am - 1:30 pm
Pick up location: Eastern Pontoon, 7 Macquarie Street, Circular Quay map
Prepare for the outdoors: Remember to wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a jacket, as it might cool outside. We will also have sunscreen available at the cruise.

Private charter cultural tour including:

• cultural cruise with an island stop (30 min)
• cultural commentary
• cultural performance
• light lunch, tea and coffee
  

More information about the cruise is available on the Tribal Warrior website.

I look forward to welcoming you to the cruise.

Kind regards,
John

Professor John Prins
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health

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