aboriginal 
ycentral provides health services to all young people but if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander (Koori or Murree) we want you to feel that this is a place where we can help you in manner that recognises your culture. We would like to help you or connect you with other indigenous health services. (see links and phone numbers below)
If you have an aboriginal background and don?t currently identify as aboriginal but would like to be more strongly linked to your culture, contact your local land council office.
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, 4351 2930
You can be identified as Aboriginal if you meet three criteria recognised by the land council
1. You identify as being Aboriginal through direct family connection
2. You are accepted by the local aboriginal community
3. You live and work in the local aboriginal community
Meeting these three criteria means you can get an Aboriginal Identification Certificate which recognises you as an Aboriginal person.
Young people with established aboriginality are eligible for a range of special assistance through welfare, education and work related programs.
other aboriginal services on the central coast:
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nunyara aboriginal health unit ph: 4320 2698
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eleanor duncan aboriginal health centre ph: 4351 1040
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darkinjung indigenous employment centre ph: 4351 2930
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mingaletta ATSI corporation ph: 4342 7515
useful links
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gibalee Ourimbah Campus, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre.
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The Central Coast Aboriginal Mental Health Team print out a copy of the pamphlet and get more details.
For urgent mental health issues call Mental Health Line (24hrs 7 days a weeks) on 1800 011 511 or go to your nearest Emergency Department. The Central Coast has Emergency Departments at Gosford 4320 2111 and Wyong Hospitals 4394 8000
