Fleurieu Occasional Community Children's Centre

We believe our community is enriched by the diversity of cultural and social backgrounds of its children and families and the principles of equity and inclusion that underlie our practices. We want to feel welcome and welcomed by others.

We recognise that relationships and partnerships are crucial to creating understanding, mutual respect, and unity. Our vision is to achieve reconciliation by building strong relationships between all children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and collaborating with the wider community. We recognise the importance of extended families, guardians, kinship, and those who are important in children's lives. We value community connections including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and cultures. 

We value and recognise the teachings and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We continue to build our knowledge and awareness of the histories and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, using the Early Years Learning Framework to guide our teaching, learning and curriculum. We are creating culturally safe spaces, with respect for the heritages, perspectives and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is upheld, and identity is celebrated. 

We are influenced by our connection to the Fleurieu Coast, the Onkaparinga river and wetlands. We identify with the local Fleurieu coastal environment, acknowledging the deep feelings of attachment and relationships of the Kaurna people to the coastal beaches and natural wildlife. We value connections within our diverse community including the Kaurna people of the Onkaparinga area and Fleurieu Coast, and we respect and value the ongoing connection to Land and cultural beliefs.