Goodstart Norfolk Village

In alignment with Goodstart Early Learning’s vision for reconciliation, Goodstart Norfolk Village respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and as the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which our early childhood service operates. At Goodstart Norfolk Village we thank the Bullongin and Yugambeh peoples of the Bundjalung Nation for caring for the Land that we learn and play. Our vision for reconciliation is to create a community that embraces unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. To inform, promote and educate young children and their families of national culture that represents equality and equity, historical acceptance of our shared history and to remove any negative race relations through supporting children in understanding the true Australian history, respectfully incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through our early years learning curriculum, engage with, and learn from, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations, and providing culturally appropriate resources and respectful learning experiences. 

As early childhood educators, we understand the importance of this knowledge and understanding and that a child's reconciliation learning journey starts here. Therefore, we are committed to continue developing strong connections with Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our community and respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives into our center.