The Australian Government is delivering on its election commitment and providing funding to upgrade facilities at the Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

Mingaletta is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that provides a range of services, programs and activities for First Nations people on the Peninsula and beyond.

The funding is part of the Strengthening First Nations Health package announced in 2022-23 Budget.

$106,700 for the Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation is for the construction of a children’s play area, new outdoor awnings and signage for the facility.

The activities at Mingaletta align with the Government’s objectives under Closing the Gap Outcome One: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live long and healthy lives and Priority Reform Two: Building the Community Controlled Sector.

The 2022-23 Budget funding represents a fundamental change in the delivery of First Nations health.

It will grow the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.

More information on the Strengthening First Nations Health package is available through the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Quotes attributable to Minister Burney:

“Investing in projects led by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations is critical to accelerating efforts to close the gap in health and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations peoples.

“This funding gives Mingaletta the means to undertake practical upgrades to their facilities to better service Aboriginal communities on the Central Coast.

“The Strengthening First Nations Health package was a significant part of the 2022-23 October Budget and I’m pleased to see locally-driven initiatives coming to fruition.”

Quotes attributable to Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“The Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an important community hub on the Central Coast.

“This funding will support the organisation to continue its great work in the community.

“It also demonstrates our strong commitment to support Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.”

Quotes attributable to Mingaletta Elder, Aunty Di:

“This funding represents a great outcome for Mingaletta”.

“There are people in the community that do not know what we do, and this funding will allow the organisation to purchase electronic signage to list the services we provide”.

“It will also mean better outcomes for all people in the community, because we are inclusive of everyone”.

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