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NATSICC Youth Portfolio

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics are the youngest and fastest growing demographic in the Australian Catholic Church today. The NATSICC Council hosts Youth Leadership Gatherings that aim to assist young leaders become positive role models in their own communities. The Gatherings also built networks among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics.

Councillor - Alarna Page

Alarna Page is a proud Melukerdee Palawa woman from lutruwita/Tasmania, shaped by her Aboriginal identity and Catholic faith. A qualified primary teacher, she holds degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Teaching, and is completing a Master of Theological Studies in Aboriginal spirituality through a Missionary Sisters of Service scholarship.

The first in her community to attend university, Alarna has worked as a classroom and Aboriginal Key Teacher, embedding Aboriginal perspectives in schools. She now serves as Principal Aboriginal Consultant at CatholicCare Tasmania, leading cultural training, policy, and community engagement to ensure services are culturally safe and respectful.

Deeply connected to Catholic life, Alarna contributes to justice, education, and reconciliation groups, including the Sisters of Saint Joseph RAP Working Group, and has served with NATSICC. Through her leadership, she weaves culture and faith, uplifting her community and building a strengths-based future.

Contact our Youth councillor at youth@natsicc.org.au

NATSICC Youth Activities & Programs

National Youth Assemblies

Every 3 years during NATSICC Assembly
Youth articles in NATSICC Newsletter
Youth engagement activities

To help enrich the faith of young Indigenous Catholics
Youth Ambassador Network