Almost $900,000 in funding from the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation will soon see a centralised local community health hub operate on the New South Wales central coast.

A milestone project of the Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Service (EDAS) would see its current property, on Darkinjung Country, transform into the Eleanor Duncan Community Hub.

It means EDAS will then operate as a central support centre in Mardi, NSW, offering a range of vital health, wellbeing, family, community and cultural services.

Named after the late Eleanor Duncan, a pioneering Gomeroi woman and one of NSW's first Aboriginal registered nurses, the hub draws strength and inspiration from her dedication to her community.

The 1.6ha property sits adjacent to the Wyong River, 1.5km from Wyong Town Centre, and centralising EDAS programs would improve the use of shared resources, staff collaboration, service efficiency and expand capacity to meet growing community demand.

The hub is expected to generate long-term benefits for First Nations peoples on the Central Coast, such as improved health and wellbeing, stronger community connections and deeper spiritual outcomes.

Established in 1995, EDAS (formally Yerin Aboriginal Health Service Limited) is the only Aboriginal provider servicing the NSW central coast on Darkinjung Country, with 140 employees helping deliver services to more than 4,000 Indigenous community members through facilities in Wyong, Mardi, Summerland Point, Umina Beach, and Woongarrah.

EDAS' support of thousands of clients each is expected to grow when the new building opens and transitions to full operation.

The fit-for-purpose premises will consolidate eight key services into a single, culturally-safe space designed specifically for the Indigenous community. It is also set to boost Indigenous employment and training, as well as overall community resilience.

EDAS chief executive Belinda Field said the recent investment in capital funds will be "instrumental" in enhancing services for the local community on Darkinjung Country.

ILSC group chief executive Joe Morrison said the Eleanor Duncan Community Hub reflected the ILSC's core purpose to support First Nations communities and help them control their social and economic futures.

"By focusing on supporting self-determination, the ILSC backs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in having power over their development," he said.

"Indigenous peoples have a deep and enduring connection with Country. This extends beyond ownership - it is woven into culture, spirituality and customary responsibilities; all of which will be reflected in this dedicated hub."

When the hub is completed, EDAS would focus on growing participation in existing culturally-appropriate programs, including its Elders group and Men's and Women's support networks.

The official opening of the building is expected in late 2026.