Riverdene Kindergarten

At Riverdene Kindergarten, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, perspectives and beliefs in our daily practice and programs with children and families. We are committed to continuing to develop our knowledge and understanding around Australia's true histories and to developing a culture at our service where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are actively valued and respected. We will demonstrate our ongoing commitment to working alongside Aboriginal Elders, services, agencies and community members to ensure we embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our programs and service delivery in a respectful and authentic way. Our kindergarten community supports and advocates for an inclusive and culturally safe environment, that fosters acceptance and tolerance, embracing the many cultural identities and acknowledging that we are on, and always will be situated on, Aboriginal Land. We believe reconciliation is about truth telling and acknowledging the past, recognising the injustices and ramifications that surround our present, and driving positive change in our community. It is also an opportunity to challenge attitudes/beliefs within our community, develop an anti-bias approach as well as a plan for an equitable Australia into the future. We will be active participants in recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ resilience, strengths and courage and, we will continue to acknowledge and supporting First Peoples’ histories, cultures and contributions in Australia as we listen, learn and act to support reconciliation.