Surfing program for Aboriginal youth

A surfing program for Aboriginal youth will be held at Umina Beach during summer.

The Central Coast Deadly, Young and Aboriginal Surfing Program is a collaborative project between the Mingaletta Aboriginal Corporation, Aboriginal Child Youth and Family Strategy, Gosford Council and the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation.

The program is aimed at Aboriginal children aged seven to 17 years of age.

The surf skills program will run over three days including December 13, January 14 and a March date to be advised.

A competition will be held at the end of the program to give participants the chance to win a fibreglass surf board.

All participants must be able to swim.

Entry forms to the program must be received by December 9 and are available by contacting 4342 7515 or via email at mingalettaatsic@yahoo.com.au

Press release, 20 Nov 2008 Mark Hayward, Mingaletta ATSIC