Our vision for reconciliation at Goodstart Early Learning Frankston South Frankston Flinders Rd is to be authentic in our practices, to be culturally positive in building relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and our families. We aim to embed anti bias approaches with the children and community through discussions and learning about the histories and cultures of Australia's First Nation peoples together.
Goodstart Early Learning, Frankston South Frankston Flinders Rd believe that reconciliation includes ensuring that all children’s have equal and equitable access to educational opportunities and outcomes. We genuinely value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia with deep respect, understanding and inclusion of First Nation peoples’ perspectives into our program and packages.
As a centre we believe that reconciliation is about relationships, respect and trust. Through reconciliation we will strengthen relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all Australians.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan is a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation underpinned by Goodstart's three key themes of, relationships, respect and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's self-determination and empowerment. By making this commitment Goodstart Early Learning, Frankston South Frankston Flinders Rd is committed to enriching the learningof our staff, our children, their families, our volunteers and the wider community through a deeper understanding and connection to First Nations peoples and perspectives.
We will value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have input and contribute into our programs. Goodstart Early Learning Frankston South Frankston Flinders Rd is a wholly inclusive centre that appreciates and respects all groups and cultures and incorporates learning and activities for children to grow in their knowledge of diversity and inclusivity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Build Relationships with Community
Acknowledgement of Country
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Teach about Reconciliation
RAP Budget Allocation
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Curriculum Planning
Staff Engagement with RAP
Teach about Days of National Significance
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Welcome to Country
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Take Action Against Racism
Inclusive Policies
Celebrate RAP Progress