How do Catholic schools cater for Indigenous students?
Catholic schools welcome Indigenous students and a variety of specialist educational and pastoral care strategies have been introduced to assist the steadily increasing numbers of Indigenous students enrolled in Catholic schools. The Townsville Diocese in fact has the highest number of Indigenous studnet enrolments in Catholic schools in Queensland. Catholic school authorities have appointed Indigenous personnel who offer support for students and their families and professional assistance for teachers of Indigenous students. State census data in February 2006 shows that 3,214 Indigenous students are enrolled in Catholic schools in Queensland representing approximately 2.7% of all students. In 2006, there are 32 Indigenous teachers and 135 Indigenous workers employed in Catholic schools across Queensland. Catholic school authorities have policies and guidelines in place which support the enrolment and education of indigenous students. These policies and guidelines have been developed wi
