Goodstart West Hobart recognises First Nations cultures as enduring, living cultures. We would like to commit, acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Custodians of Lutruwita (Tasmania)
We recognise that we all stand on Sacred Ground and we, as an early years learning centre, commit to be a safe place where children, families, community members and educators can come together to learn, respect and celebrate the survival of the oldest continuing Cultures and civilisations in the world.
We acknowledge that the Palawa people have a unique place in Tasmania’s historical, cultural, spiritual and linguistic identity that needs to be recognised and celebrated. We support our families, children and educators to learn and acknowledge Tasmania’s shared history by creating a deep connection with the Palawa community.
We commit to welcome Palawa Elders and community members within our centre, so that the voice of the Palawa people, their stories, cultural practices and histories can be included, respected, remembered, celebrated and passed on to the next generations.
We strive to be part of a change that involves not only our educational service, but reflects also on community, education, and economy by creating a network with Aboriginal educational services, organisations and businesses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Reconciliation Network
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Care for Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Create Stakeholder List
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Teach about Days of National Significance
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Family and Community Room
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Embed Cross-curriculum Priority
Employment Strategy