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Kateia Christina Barenaba is an upcoming Volleyball player from Batemans Bay, New South Wales. After having been introduced to volleyball during Grade 8 of high school, Kateia's natural prowess and skills became clear. She was quickly recognised by her coaches as a natural player and encouraged to try out for her regional volleyball team. Ultimately, her regional coaches encouraged her to trial for the State and National volleyball teams, both which which she was accepted into.

Early Life
Kateia is the third child of Iona Barenaba and Margaret Barenaba. She has two elder siblings, Tiana Barenaba and Allan Barenaba and a younger sister, Braieta Barenaba. The Barenaba family has resided in Batemans Bay since 2001.

Kateia attended Sunchine Bay Primary School from Kindergarten to Grade 6 then attended Batemans Bay High School for Grades 7 through to 12. Due to her sporting commitments, Kateia completed her year 12 studies via the Pathways Program