At the NCCA
Churches Announce the Appointment of NATSIEC National Director
Monday, 19 September 2011 15:27
From The National Council of Churches in Australia
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) and the National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC) are pleased to announce that Kerry Charlton has been appointed as the NATSIEC National Director.
Kerry has a background in education and training, her skills and experience have been further developed through employment with TAFE, work with Government departments and the church particularly the Christian Brothers. Kerry is held in high regard as a consultant on Aboriginal issues.
“I am thrilled that Kerry is joining the NATSIEC and look forward to her energy and enthusiasm guiding the churches work” said the Reverend Tara Curlewis, NCCA General Secretary. “I believe that Kerry will quickly fit into NATSIEC and contribute much to continuing the journey of reconciliation and healing here in Australia.”
NATSIEC is the peak Indigenous ecumenical body in Australia, a commission of the NCCA, which organises the Make Indigenous Poverty History Campaign as well as being an advocate for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The NCCA has a membership of 19 national Churches, including the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches, 7 Eastern and Oriental Churches, and a range of Protestant Churches, the Salvation Army, and the Quakers.
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Media Enquiries: (02) 9299 2215 Rev Tara Curlewis is available for interview