SNAICC CEO Catherine Liddle - Strong, Proud and Deadly - Four Decades of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

4 August marks 38 years of celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. In 1988 SNAICC’s leaders identified the need to celebrate the achievements, strengths and survival of our children as part of the ongoing work to secure their rights and hear their voices. Children’s Day is an opportunity for all Australians to recognise and celebrate the pride and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It calls on all of us to listen to and value children’s voices, now and into the future, while deepening understanding of the role that families, communities and culture play in raising children who are safe, supported and thriving.

Speaker

Catherine Liddle is an Arrernte/Luritja woman from Central Australia and has been SNAICC’s Chief Executive Officer since January 2021.

She first and foremost describes herself as a storyteller, weaving narratives and cultural perspectives that promote the strengths and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Catherine joined SNAICC with a strong background in senior management roles with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, government and media. She has experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing workplace transformations and advocating for policy and system reform.

As CEO of SNAICC, she is focusing her leadership on ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s rights are upheld to ensure their safety, development and wellbeing.

Catherine’s motivation has always been to drive change that leads to positive outcomes and options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Catherine is excited to be continuing to build the organisation’s strong platform in representing the voice of the next generation – our children.