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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.
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departments of education and training
department of community services
other aboriginal services on the central coast:
nunyara aboriginal health unit ph: 4320 2698
eleanor duncan aboriginal health centre ph: 4351 1040
darkinjung indigenous employment centre ph: 4351 2930
useful links
gibalee Ourimbah Campus, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre.
darkingjung aboriginal land council
The Central Coast Aboriginal Mental Health Team
Click HERE to print out a copy of the pamphlet and get more details.
