Our vision for reconciliation is simple and is about continuing to create awareness in the most respectful and engaging of ways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. Goodstart Portland is deepening our understanding and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures and are meaningfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives into our curriculum. Goodstart Portland maintains meaningful and mutual partnerships with the local Gunditjmara people. Goodstart Portland commits to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all other peoples of Australia, and ensuring equal and equitable educational outcomes for all students.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Teach about Days of National Significance
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Recognise and Respect Rights
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Physical Acknowledgement of Country