Darkinjung facts for kids
The Darkinjung are an important group in the Central Coast area of Australia. They are a Local Aboriginal Land Council. This means they are a special organization that helps manage land and support Aboriginal people in their area.
The Darkinjung Land Council owns a lot of land on the Central Coast. They also work with the government to help manage some state forests in the region. They represent over 450 Aboriginal people who live in the area. The Darkinjung Land Council sees themselves as caretakers of the Central Coast. They do not claim to be the original traditional owners of this specific land.
The original Darkinjung people faced many challenges in the late 1800s. It is believed that many of them passed away due to diseases and losing their land. Today, the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council works for the benefit of Aboriginal residents in the Darkinjung lands. These residents come from various Aboriginal groups.
Managing Land and Resources
The Darkinjung Land Council spends a lot of its money on land and property development. This helps them manage their land and create new opportunities. For example, in the 2012–13 financial year, they spent about $2.2 million on buying land and property. They also spent about $824,000 on building and land work. This shows how much they invest in developing the land they care for.
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