Goodstart Early Learning Marrickville recognises and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and as the Custodians of the Land on which we all live, work and play.
At Marrickville, our vision for reconciliation is for all educators to engage in reconciliation on both a personal and professional level by continuing to collaborate with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, Elders and educational partners to further strengthen our understanding of First Nation Peoples histories and cultures.
We truly believe that when educators are informed, they will bring positive influence on nurturing children’s understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of learning, perspectives, and cultures. With these cultural insights, we are able to establish strong links between Goodstart, the children, families, and communities with whom we work.
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Create Stakeholder List
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Teach about Reconciliation
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Curriculum Planning
National Quality Standard
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Reconciliation Projects
Welcome to Country
Build Relationships with Community
Acknowledgement of Country
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Take Action Against Racism
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Teach about Days of National Significance
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Recognise and Respect Rights
Care for Country
RAP Launch