Heritage Early Childhood Centre

At Heritage Early Childhood, we look forward to a day when all Australians celebrate actively engage with the longstanding and continuing contributions of the First Peoples of Australia to our Nation's shared historiesy and identity. We envision that we, as a country, recognise our true historiesy and the diverse past, present and continuing cultures, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will continue to respectfully includeorporate the perspectives and cultures of First Nations peoples into all that we do. We are committed to building and maintaining relationships with the First Nations peoples within our community to help break down barriers and move forward together with equity and equality. We are committed to fostering opportunities for First Nations children and non-First Nations children to explore and engage with the community, which includes learning outside the fence and on Country.      

It is every child's right in Australia to learn about the land, the Traditional Custodians, and their rich cultures and histories. We understand the importance of connecting children to the natural world to develop their respect for maintaining the health and/beauty of the environment. We will teach children to care for and respect the land and to love all the beauty and knowledge it has to offer.     

We believe all First Nations children and all children should know and understand their rights and all children are to be empowered to advocate for others' rights. We will continue to develop children's empathy and respect for others. We also acknowledge that racism has no place in Heritage Early Childhood Centre or the wider community. We are committed to building inclusive learning environments that celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. Early Childhood Educators understand that 'from little things, big things grow' and that our shared reconciliation journey begins here.