Happy Days stands on the Land of the Gumbaynggir People. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people past, present, and of the future. We will continue to ensure our respect is shown through our sustainable practices and active belief in the value of learning through nature, caring for our community and connecting with Country.
We feel that a reconciled Australia looks like a diverse nation which honours, respects and values the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, and which shares its national identity with pride.
By respectfully incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our daily programs, we are able to affect change for all the children and families in our service, and this is a powerful step in our reconciliation journey.
Educators will continue to reflect upon their philosophies and inclusive practices, embedding their commitment to reconciliation through the implementation of the commitments in this document, and through policy directives.
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Celebrate RAP Progress
Teach about Days of National Significance
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Reconciliation Projects
Create Stakeholder List
Family and Community Room
Reconciliation Network
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Take Action Against Racism
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Care for Country
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
National Quality Standard