National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Children's Day - August 4th

The 2010 theme, 'Value My Culture, Value Me' is about the need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to know they are loved and valued, and to have every opportunity to nurture and explore a healthy and strong sense of self and community. See here for more details.

 Mary MacKillop Foundation

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who would like to go to University? You may be eligible for a scholarship with the Mary MacKillop Foundation. Click here for more details.

Marist Fathers' Aboriginal Education Fund

The Marist Fathers Aboriginal Education fund aims to financially assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students who are studying at one of the Diocese of Lismore's secondary schools. Click here for details on eligibility and how to apply.  

Contact Us

For more information contact
Sr Kathryn Sweeney RSJ

email: kathryn@sfxballina.org.au
phone: (02) 6681 1048
or
St. Francis Xavier Parish,
PO Box 46,
Ballina, NSW 2478

Religious people from various Religious Congregations work together with the Bishop and in partnership with the Aboriginal Catholic Elders and the Aboriginal ministry team in pastoral care and ministry with the Aboriginal people.  The Religious people are: