Goodstart Claremont

At Goodstart Claremont our vision is to embrace our learning from the Mouheneener people and respectfully learn about their histories and present experiences. Equality, equity and knowledge is the core of our learnings involving children, families and educators. We believe that as a nation First Nations children should be able to benefit from education and learning opportunities like any other child. We truly value each Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person as the First Nations Peoples of Australia through a deep respect and understanding. As Australians actively working towards reconciliation we embrace unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians by promoting  equality and equity, historical acceptance of our own shared history and removal of discrimination and negative race relations. As a centre we also believe that reconciliation is about relationships, respect and trust. Through reconciliation we strengthen the relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all Australians. Our reconciliation plan is a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation underpinned by three key themes of, relationships, respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's empowerment. By making this commitment Goodstart Early Learning, Claremont aims to: Enrich the lives of our staff, children, families, volunteers and the wider community through a deeper understanding and connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to also provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have input and contribute into our programs. We will endeavour to engage with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, community and Elders to support the centre.