Hunter Central Coast Region

The Hunter Central Coast region comprises of coastal and inland areas from the Hawkesbury River in the South, Cassilis and Murrurundi in the West, and up to Gloucester and Forster in the North.

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A screenshot of maps showing the boundaries of Hunter Central Coast Region

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About

Aboriginal Affairs NSW recognises the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and play on the traditional homelands of the Hunter Central Coast region. We pay our respects to the Elders of these lands as the Traditional Owners of Country and we acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waterways, sky and community of all Aboriginal people here today.

Aboriginal Affairs’ Hunter Central Coast (HCC) team has one regional office located at ‘The Store’ in Newcastle. The HCC region is a unique place situated on the lands of Worimi, Geawegal, Wonnarua, Awabakal and Darkinjung, and is home to over 50,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. 

The HCC team works with a diverse range of stakeholders across the region. Including 9 Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs), 2 Discrete Aboriginal Communities (DACs) and over 70 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and community groups that deliver a wide range of critical support services to their communities.  

Image: Darkinjung Country, Terrigal Rock Pool, Hunter Central Coast Region

Grants

Aboriginal Affairs NSW offers regular grants to support Aboriginal people and communities to thrive.

Our grants recognise that Aboriginal organisations are best placed to deliver programs that support culture, community, economic development, and healing.

If you live in the Hunter Central Coast region and would like information or support in applying for a grant opportunity, please contact us.

To learn more about relevant opportunities, please visit the Grants and funding for Aboriginal people and communities in NSW page.

Cultural Grants
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The Cultural Grants Program supports Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold cultural events and activities.

Learn more about our Cultural Grants Program.

NAIDOC Grants
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Aboriginal Affairs NSW supports NAIDOC events and activities across NSW, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, through an open and competitive grant funding opportunity.

Learn more about our NAIDOC Grants Program.

Minister's Discretionary Fund
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The Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF) supports Aboriginal Community Organisations and individuals in NSW to deliver services/projects which are identified by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty.

Learn more about the Minister's Discretionary Fund.

Latest News

Ministerial media release

Cultural Grants open to celebrate Aboriginal cultures and connection across NSW

Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are invited to apply for grants to support events and activities that celebrate and strengthen Aboriginal cultures.
Media release

New Cultural Knowledge Standards to strengthen Aboriginal Cultural Heritage partnerships

The NSW Government has released the Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Standards to support effective engagement for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage across the state.
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NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable: 'Walking together to create cultural tourism experiences'

Registrations are now open for the next NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable on Thursday 9 October 2025 at Williamtown (Worimi Country), presented in partnership with Destination NSW. 
Ministerial media release

Culture, community, connection: NAIDOC grants support statewide celebrations

Today is the start of NAIDOC Week and the Minns Labor Government is helping communities all over NSW celebrate their Aboriginal histories and cultures with $548,000 in grant funding.
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A haven for cultural connection, healing, and belonging in Wonnarua Country

Aboriginal women are coming together from across NSW on Wonnarua Country to connect with culture and community at camps dedicated to sharing knowledge, stories and practices.

Contact Us

Call: 1800 019 998 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Email: enquiries@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

Fax: (02) 4924 7099

Address: Level 2, 6 Stewart Ave (The Store), Newcastle NSW 2302

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