At Goodstart Dandenong Heatherton Road, educators use respectful pedagogy to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions throughout the curriculum. We embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and contents, promote equality and equity and educate our future generations about Australia's true history to contribute to respectful and inclusive future/society.
Our vision is to build respectful, responsive and genuine relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians through the future generations and to acknowledge the immense contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make as Australia's First peoples.
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Take Action Against Racism
Acknowledgement of Country
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Teach about Days of National Significance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Reconciliation Projects