Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services

31/03/2026

A totally eggcellent morning!

25/03/2026

🥘 Ganama Cook & Roast is on Wednesday 1st April.

We’ll be cooking up healthy, delicious meals at Aunties House – a warm, welcoming space that feels just like home.

It’s relaxed, hands-on, and all about building confidence in the kitchen, learning simple ways to make healthier choices, and sharing a meal together.

One sessions available

12pm–2pm

Limited to 6 people per session
RSVPs are required
To book your spot
Call 02 4351 1040
Ask for the Bundi Yana Gindja team
Runs on the first Wednesday of each month.

24/03/2026

🌟 We are excited to share that we are the proud recipients of a beautiful cubby house built by the talented students of the Bara Barang initiative! This incredible project not only enhances our space for our Gudjagang but also highlights the spirit of reciprocity in our community. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication, which exemplifies how we can support and uplift one another. We look forward to the joy this cubby house will bring to our Gudjagang 🛠️❤️

A group of First Nations students have been hard at work across the Central Coast It's part of a Sta

23/03/2026

🚨Due to expected wet weather and safety concerns around using electrical equipment and power tools, this week’s combined Guri Ngura Men’s and Gulgul-Ba Women’s Group artefacts workshop on Friday 27th March will be cancelled.

We will catch up again before Easter on Thursday 2nd April, 10am - 2pm. Keep an eye on our socials for updates!

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon 🤝🏽

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Bailey - 0403 645 486 or bailey.carney@eleanorduncan.org.au

23/03/2026

Please note that the Barayi Community Gardening Group will not be running until further notice due to renovations in and around the garden area.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while these works are being completed. The safety of our participants is a priority, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back once the space is ready again 🌱

19/03/2026

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
✔ Feeding support
✔ Positioning & attachment help
✔ Supply questions
✔ Newborn settling
✔ Postpartum check-ins

Join Midwives Marissa & Stacey for a Breastfeeding & Postpartum Support Drop-In Clinic next Thursday 26 March from 10am–12pm at 35 McPhersons Road, Mardi.

Come as you are. Babies welcome (always). 🤍

Save this post or tag a mum who might need this.

For more information call 4351 1040 and ask to speak with Marissa Hussein
or Stacey Markham.

18/03/2026

🚨Due to expected wet weather and safety concerns around using electrical equipment and power tools, this week’s combined Guri Ngura Men’s and Gulgul-Ba Women’s Group artefacts workshop will be postponed.

The group will now run next week on Friday 27th March, 11am - 2pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Looking forward to seeing everyone there next week for a strong yarn and connection 🤝🏽

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Bailey - 0403 645 486 or bailey.carney@eleanorduncan.org.au

18/03/2026

This week we held a two day Research Workshop at our Mardi Community Hub. Community members and Health service staff actively participated in "Designing an Aboriginal-Led Precision Medicine Program in NSW". This first stage of Co-design workshop is a crucial step where we understood the study, discussed needs of community and health service and training requirements for health services.

11/03/2026

Our EDAS teams had the pleasure of being part of the unveiling of the new Aboriginal Health Space at Wyong Hospital yesterday, hosted by Nunyara and Ngiyang Aboriginal Health Services

This exciting new facility will play a vital role in promoting the health of our community residing in the northern region of Darkinjung country. It will offer an array of services, including complex care, Hospital Liaison, Palliative Care, and Cancer Care.

These valuable services will improve access and work in harmony with the existing support provided by our organisation and others in the area.

10/03/2026

🌿 Gulgul-Ba Women’s Group – Bush Tucker Identification & Tastings 🌿

Join us for a beautiful day of culture, learning, and connection. Come together to explore bush tucker identification and enjoy tastings in a supportive women’s space.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ll also be joined by the ladies from the Central Coast Local Health District to share information about women’s health, including pelvic floor exercises.

🕙 Thursday 19 March | 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services - 35 McPherson Rd, Mardi�

🍽️ Lunch provided

Wear purple to celebrate International Women’s Day!

This is a chance to yarn, connect, and strengthen community while learning practical health knowledge and celebrating culture.

👉🏽 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/womens-group-2026/tickets

📞 Enquiries: Nicola – 0412 544 774
📧 Nicola.dunn@eleanorduncan.org.au

✨ All women welcome.

10/03/2026

🖤💛❤️ Artefacts Group – Coming Together Through Culture

Join us on Friday 20th March for our first Artefacts Workshop of the year at Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services. This will be a combined Men’s and Women’s Group, bringing community together to connect, create and share culture.

Artefacts Group is a space to slow down, yarn, and learn through hands-on cultural practice. Together we’ll be creating didgeridoos, clapsticks, painting and weaving — reconnecting with culture, creativity and each other along the way.

🗓 Friday 20th March
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services – 35 McPherson Rd Mardi, NSW 2259
🥪 Lunch will be provided

👉 Please register here https://events.humanitix.com/mens-group-2026

We’d love to see you there. Come along for a yarn, learn something new, and spend some time creating together.

For all enquiries, contact Bailey – 0403 645 486 or bailey.carney@eleanorduncan.org.au

05/03/2026

Mura Bura means “Making Pathways” in Darkinjung language.

This team provides culturally responsive NDIS support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on Darkinjung Country.

Helping mob navigate the system.
Building independence.
Walking alongside community.

Please call us on (02) 4351 1040 if you hav eany questions. If you already have an NDIS plan and are in need of our services, please use our NDIS online referral pathway here 👉🏽https://eleanorduncan.org.au/client-referral-forms/ #2.