Ladies learn to do it themselves
A three-hour do-it-yourself plumbing workshop for women was held at Mingaletta in Umina Beach on Friday, May 19, co-hosted by Benchworks founder Jenn Rochford. Participants in the workshop learnt essential…
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Mingaletta says thanks to Indigenous Minister
Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina Beach has presented Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate was delivered recently to…
Go4Fun returns to the Coast next term
A free after-school program to help children get active and eat healthier will return at four locations across the Central Coast next term. Go4Fun will run for 10 weeks at…
$2,000 boost for Mountain football club
The Mountain District Football Club, based at Mangrove Mountain, has received a $2,000 boost as it kicks off the 2022 season, taking out the March round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast…
Mingaletta Gala fundraiser to be held for community projects
A fundraiser will be held next month in support of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community hub, Mingaletta. The Umina-Beach based Mingaletta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation provides…
School takes pride in Aboriginal history and culture
Woy Woy Public School has recommitted to its relationship with its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families this school year, with the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan. The school…
Mingaletta celebrates NAIDOC
Local Aboriginal community-based organisation, Mingaletta, celebrated NAIDOC Day 2021 with a smoking ceremony and community stalls on December 10 in Umina. Along with a BBQ lunch, face painting, a history…
Woy Woy PS celebrates aboriginal culture
Students at Woy Woy Public School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2021 with a day of ‘fun and engaging learning experiences’ in a ‘wonderful celebration’ of Aboriginal Culture on June 24. The…
Daughter of the River Country
At the forefront of Umina’s Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation stands Aunty Dianne O’Brien, a woman who has faced an extraordinary tale of abuse, survival and hope. And…
Mingaletta Elders welcome Art Full Women
A new community arts project has been welcomed with open arms from Mingaletta Elders with a day of stories, culture, painting and weaving over the June Long Weekend. Elders from…
Aboriginal group seeks funding for ‘community place’
A regional aboriginal group is seeking funding to establish a “community place” in Umina for young aboriginal people. The Barang Regional Alliance had approached government departments on behalf of the…
Mingaletta wins medals in Koori Mini Olympics
A team from the Mingaletta Aboriginal Corporation in Umina, called the Central Coast Wildfires, won a total of 13 medals at the 14th annual Koori Mini Olympics. Competitors travelled to…
Auntie Di is NSW Grandparent of the Year
Mingaletta Local Aboriginal Corporation chair Auntie Dianne O’Brien has been awarded the title of NSW Grandparent of the Year. Auntie Di has had six children, 36 grandchildren and 56 great…