COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNSELLOR

My name is Paije Kulbicki and I am the newly appointed Community Education Counsellor (CEC). This is my second year working at St Patrick’s College Townsville and my 11th year working in education. I am a proud Wiradjuri woman who was born and raised in the small country town of Moree on Kamilaroi country. I have a passion for culture and inclusivity. I was drawn to this role as culture for Indigenous people has a much deeper meaning. For Indigenous people, culture equals life and I want to make a difference in our students’ lives. 

MY ROLE

The role of the Community Education Counsellor is to provide:

  • Student Support Services (all areas)
  • Student attendance focus
  • Educational counselling support service
  • Parent/guardian, College, country and Elder connections
  • Scholarship and training support
  • Indigenous job pathways and vocational support (alongside the Head of Careers and Vocational Education & Training)
  • Cultural and community activities
  • Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student learning outcomes
  • Support for staff in regard to appropriate cultural protocols and practices
  • Support for the Implementation of cross-curriculum priorities

My office is located in the College Library. This space allows the CEC and the College Library Coordinator to work closely together to provide educational resources, display artefacts and cultural engagement resources, and promote research and literacy. Throughout the Library, there are designated spaces for guests from community organisations to liaise closely with the CEC to create opportunities for our students.

The following are some major programs, events and projects that I have the privilege to support:

  • Closing the Gap initiatives
  • Transition Support Services
  • Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF)
  • Cultural Events: Harmony Day, Reconciliation Day, Mabo Day, NAIDOC, National Sorry Day
  • Deadly Choices 
  • Young Indigenous Women’s Stem Academy
  • Reconciliation Action Plan

I want the absolute best opportunities for the students and to help support the staff to provide an inclusive educational experience. 

Ms Paije Kulbicki

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNSELLOR

E: pkulbicki@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au