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.  

Current Issues

We recommend you review the following sites.

• Social Justice and other Aboriginal issues
  • Australian Catholic Social Justice Council On the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council site there are briefings you can subscribe to for free that provide updates on issues and current events.
  • Caritas Australia Excellent resources on the multi-media section that would be suitable for teaching purposes.
  • Edmund Rice Centre (Christian Bros) Fantastic commentaries on relevant social justice issues.
  • Jesuit Social Services A wide range of resources on different social justice issues.
  • Sisters of St Joseph Go to Justice Space for up to date resources.

• Catholic Social Teaching
  • Australian Catholic Social Justice Council For a Catholic perspective and social teachings