Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee was established in 2004. The committee is comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parent/carer representatives from each of the eleven dioceses across NSW/ACT. The chairperson of this committee is a voting member of the Council of Catholic School Parents.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee meets to discuss issues of importance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers with children in Catholic schools. The committee helps to build home, school and community partnerships by providing valuable information and developing resources. 

Specific resources are developed by the committee to assist families.