UOW Pulse Children's Services - Kids Uni North

Reconciliation begins with opening our hearts and minds to the diverse perspectives of First Nations peoples. It is a deep and ongoing commitment to working alongside children and families to strengthen connections between our services and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Our work is grounded in understanding our Nations true history. We acknowledge the trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including the damage done to relationships, kinship systems, and cultural continuity. Our Reconciliation Action Plan guides us to actively contribute to a reconciled and hopeful future. Reconciliation at Kids Uni means creating belonging and acknowledging the resilience, cultural strengths, richness, and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering childrens capacity to be active participants and advocates for Reconciliation. Through respectful engagement, we teach children about truth-telling, fair and just relationships, and respect for all First Nations peoples. These values are embedded in our daily practice and community connections. We seek to uphold reciprocity, respect, and responsibility, and to build genuine, meaningful relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We also commit to broadening educator perspectives and deepening childrens thinking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories. Educators will be supported, confident, and well-resourced to lead meaningful learning that honours First Nations voices. Through cultural responsiveness and cultural safety practices, our work will be guided by collaboration with local communities. We believe meaningful relationships with families, Elders, and community members bring essential perspectives to our shared learning. Our path towards Reconciliation is a collective journey, shared with our families, communities, and the children in our care.