Reconciliation is about sustaining respectful relationships, acceptance and understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
At Goodstart Currumbin Waters, we are committed to fostering children's and educator's understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and histories, and to challenge biases that impact on children's future attitudes towards cultural diversity. We believe all educators have the potential to make a significant and positive difference in national reconciliation.
Acceptance, justice, equality and equity are fundamental for an approach to early childhood education that understands and equips children to be active and contributing citizens now and in the future. Reconciliation is one of the most important matters facing the Australian community. Exploring how children, as valued community members, can be part of this work is one of the most significant contributions we as educators can make to our collective future.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Welcome to Country
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Create Stakeholder List
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Embed Cross-curriculum Priority
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Reconciliation Projects
Physical Acknowledgement of Country