Balaclava Road Children's Centre

Our vision for reconciliation is for all educators and children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, families and children, at the service to always feel respected and culturally safe. We will continue to work towards this commitment by ensuring that we are providing safe places,    and also by embedding culturally responsive practices into the daily learning program. We are committed to respectfully acknowledging the rights of all children and families attending Balaclava Road Children's Centre, including the rights asserted in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, by respectfully learning about the histories and cultures of the Land on which we come together to live, work and play. We are proud to take forward a vision for reconciliation that recognises the importance of fostering intercultural respect and increasing cultural capability that will allow for stronger, more meaningful and reciprocal relationships between First Nations peoples and the wider cimmunity. We acknowledge the importance of leadership and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, families and communities as we sensitively and respectfully embed cultural awareness and education. We recognise key educators past and present who have led educational practices to increase cultural competency within the centre and we appreciate and respect them for being a part of this journey, with and beside us. We will continue to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders through core business activities that may include further opportunities to support and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators and services.