Tadpoles Early Learning Centres Eatons Hill 1

Milestones Eatons Hill Senior is very proud of its relationships with, and deep connections to, the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This collaborative relationship has been formed over many years and the educators are committed to continuing to strengthen the Centre’s bond to community. Educators recognise our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members as vital components of our journey towards reconciliation. As such, community members’ views and opinions are always actively listened to  and respected throughout the year. Reconciliation is important to staff at Milestones Eatons Hill Senior as it provides educators with opportunities to respectfully extend on their own knowledge and understanding of the local Turrbal culture, histories and language while respectfully sharing these understandings with the children they teach. By embedding culturally respectful practices into the daily routines and ongoing programs across the rooms, educators are further promoting reconciliation.  These ongoing, embedded practices and experiences will be continuously reflected on and reviewed to ensure they are respectful and authentic. Wherever possible, these will be reflected on in partnership with members of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Embedding culturally resppnsive practices at Milestones Eatons Hill Senior is evident through our daily Acknowledgement of Country, regular and respectful engagement with Dreaming Stories and use of natural materials. All educators at our centre are committed to providing engaging and authentic experiences which promote children's interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and languages. Milestones Eatons Hill Senior is excited to continue to promote and work towards reconciliation. We will continue to work with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to develop  respectful and collaborative relationships to benefit all involved.