NATSIEC welcomes new CEO to drive evidence and community-informed education reforms that will improve outcomes

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Davis, a proud Bardi and Kija person, as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 September 2024. Davis brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to better and fairer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in Australia.

“NATSIEC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education for our people,” said Davis. “I am honoured to lead Australia’s peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education body and continue the vital work of advocating for the education that our communities and families want and deserve. Education is the key to our future, and it must be grounded in our cultural knowledge, history, and identity.”

NATSIEC Co-Chairs, Professor Peter Buckskin, PSM FACE, a Narungga man from the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, and Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, a proud Bangerang/Wiradjuri woman from Northeastern Victoria, welcomed Davis to the role. They expressed confidence that Davis’s vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education would drive NATSIEC’s mission forward and ensure that communities have the opportunities they deserve.

Under Davis’s leadership, NATSIEC is poised to further its commitment to creating transformative change in the education sector. This includes developing robust partnerships with government, educators, and communities, advocating for policies that support the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and ensuring that their voices are at the forefront of national education discourse.

As NATSIEC enters this new chapter, the organisation remains steadfast in its mission to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, educators, and communities through education that honours and respects their cultural heritage.