Elizabeth Katakarinja
Community co-researcher & facilitator in Education Engagement
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is originally from Ntaria (Hermmansburg) where she studied and trained in child care education. At Yuendumu, Elizabeth currently works in the role of Video Officer, PAW Media and Communications and as a Night Patrol worker.
Her passion for strengthening education at Yuendumu is well known through her former role of Chairperson, Yuendumu School Council.
Through WCE, Elizabeth is keen to learn about designing and conducting research on effective educational methods to improve quality standards of educational delivery at Yuendumu.
Elizabeth would like to see all young people learn and train and become skilled ready for employment, believing that the establishment of a Warlpiri Secondary College wouldprovide a quality of education that will help the community achieve this aspiration.