Milestones Early Learning Centre Moruya

At Milestones Early Learning Centre Moruya, we acknowledge that relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community are reciprocal and must be built on mutual trust, respect, acknowledgement, and be free of racism for reconciliation to be achieved.   

As an early childhood centre, we endeavor to promote equality and equity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community members, reflecting respect and recognition for First Nations people's rights and cultures, as well as embedding reconciliation themes into our policies, philosophy and educational programs. In our educational program we respectfully share, acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate the histories, cultures, rights and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

We acknowledge that inequalities and inequities in education still need to be addressed and therefore believe that in working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our community will be beneficial in contributing to all children in reaching their full potential now and in the future. Our main action is to extend and build respectful and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the community. We acknowledge and value the input, knowledge and perspectives they can share with the children, educators and families, while also supporting the implementation of meaningful learning opportunities. Through these relationships we hope to further instill positive and respectful attitudes towards reconciliation and appreciation of the cultures, heritage, histories and continuing contributions of our Traditional Custodians past, present and future, as well as their deep and unshakable relationship to Country.