National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council
Pilgrims of Hope
NATSICC Assembly
29 September - 3 October 2025
The NATSICC National Assembly is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics to come together with those working alongside us in the Church to celebrate the gifts that First Australian's bring to our Australian Catholic Church.
Delegates will experience a range of speakers and workshop presenters that explore the ways in which Traditional Culture and Catholic Faith are each strengthened and enriched when brought together in an authentic and thoughtful way.
Register your interest
We are currently building the registration portal, but would be pleased to receive your interest in receiving information and updates on the event at assembly@natsicc.org.au
Sponsorship
Opportunities exist for organisations and individuals to sponsor the Assembly. Your sponsorship will not only help us to reduce the registration cost for participants, but will also provide you and your organisation the following benefits:
• Every State and Territory will have representation and your ‘branding’ will have exposure across a vast demographic
• Traditionally we receive a high level of media coverage within the Catholic sphere, however secular outlets have also picked up the event
• We offer various levels of sponsorship, each with different levels of exposure and costs.
• A number of “decision makers’ from across our Church attend the event
Download Sponsorship Prospectus
Call for Speakers
Focusing on theme of PILGRIMS OF HOPE, we are calling for workshops and presenters for the 2025 NATSICC Assembly.
We invite presenters and workshop facilitators to explore the theme in ways that inspire hope, acknowledge the pilgrim journey, and reflect the deep connection between culture, faith, resilience, and community. As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics, we walk together, drawing strength from culture, ancestors, and the Gospel message. We encourage sessions that embrace the idea of pilgrimage—journeying in faith, encountering Christ, overcoming challenges, and deepening our connection to God, each other, and Creation. This Assembly is open to all, and we welcome diverse perspectives that offer spiritual and practical insights grounded in Catholic teachings.
Presenters are provided with discounted registration, or complimentary day registration to the Assembly.
Presenter Expression of Interest Form (Closes 7 March)
Previous Assembly
To give you an idea of what to expect when you come to the Hunter Valley, we have included 2 short videos from our Assembly in Townsville 2022:
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council
'The peak Indigenous advisory body to the Catholic Church'
80C Payneham Rd.
Stepney SA 5069
www.natsicc.org.au | craig@natsicc.org.au | 08 8363 2963
