BARANG BULLETIN

6 / 20

6
YERIN APPOINTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Board of Yerin Aboriginal Health
Services Inc. is pleased to announce the
appointment of Belinda Field as Chief
Executive Officer, effective 6 May 2016.
In 2015, Belinda was appointed as the
Acting General Manager, and during
that time she was instrumental in making
significant improvements to Yerin’s
programs and services, enhancing service
access for our community and improving
business and operational processes.
Since her appointment, Belinda
has established new and emerging
partnerships with key organisations and
services, and improved relationships with
all of our stakeholders, placing Yerin and
the Eleanor Duncan Health Centre as a
preferred service for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people residing on the
Central Coast.
Belinda has established exceptional
management and staff teams in frontline
positions that possess expertise in
working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities, who demonstrate
their passion and commitment to Closing
the Gap in health disparities.
Reflecting on her appointment, Belinda
said “I am honoured and excited to lead
this wonderful organisation.
“I am determined to continue Yerin’s
momentum – the teams at Yerin have a
unique blend of culture, innovation and
diversity that underpins the great work we
all do in our community.”
Vickie Parry, Chairperson for Yerin said,
“I would like to welcome Belinda
Field in her appointment as the new
Chief Executive Officer of Yerin Aboriginal
Health Services Inc.
“I am confident that we will continue to
see the many benefits that Belinda’s
leadership brings to the organisation.”
Belinda brings significant
senior management and
leadership experience to Yerin
IMAGE ABOVE: BELINDA FIELD – CEO OF YERIN
ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICES
GETTING TO KNOW MINGALETTA
Meaning “meeting place”, Mingaletta
is the only Indigenous entity located on
the southern end of the Central Coast.
They are committed to supporting both
the local and wider community in every
way possible.
Mingaletta aims to have its members and
their families enjoy an improved quality of
life, through access to education, medical
services and cultural affirmation in a safe
and welcoming environment. Mingaletta
offers a variety of programs and services:
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
• Psychologist services
• Aboriginal Outreach Workers
• Fall prevention for the elderly
• Midwife Antenatal Clinic
• Children’s Healthcare Nurse
• Mental first aid and referral
• GP and services
CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
• Didge Group
• Creative arts
• Mingaletta Men’s Group
• Mingaletta Sisters Together Group
• Elders Group
• Mingaletta Dancers – Children’s
Dance Group
FAMILY PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
• Children’s playgroup
• Family days
• Family counselling services
• Mums and Bubs program
EVERYDAY SKILLS AND
SERVICES
• Financial counselling
• Broadband for seniors training
• Justice of the Peace
• Referral services for family support,
psychology and counselling,
legal aid, housing and emergency
support services
EVENTS
Mingaletta has two exciting upcoming
events planned for the community on the
Central Coast.
CULTURAL DAY
Mingaletta will host a cultural day to
welcome the community. This experience
will include talks from guest speakers,
presentations from Elders, traditional food,
dance and storytelling. The event will
be held on Sunday 22 January 2017
from 9am.
STORYTELLING EVENING
Mingaletta will also hold a storytelling
evening in the first half of 2017. There will
be traditional bush tucker and a campfire,
plus Dianne O’Brien, or Aunty Di, will share
their childhood stories including growing
up on a mission and her life experiences.
NEWS
To keep up to date with current
events, or view the services
available, call (02) 4342 7515, or
visit the Mingaletta website