To be Western Australia’s leading service for children and families, that promotes the rights of First Nations Peoples, by acknowledging, supporting and empowering all communities to build mutual respect, trust and meaningful connections.
Reconciliation is about unity and respect between First Nations Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. It is about respect for First Nation's heritage and valuing justice, equality and equity for all Australians.
Meerilinga acknowledges the diversity and unique position of First Nations Peoples - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of mainland Australia and the islands of the Torres Strait. In accordance with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lores and customs, connection to Country sustains contemporary First Nations Peples cultures, languages, arts, and spiritualties, despite the historical and ongoing impact of the political, social and economic process of colonisation on the lives and futures of First Nations Peoples.
Reconciliation, in practice, is a shared responsibility requiring commitment to a whole-of-organisation approach and active engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the need to raise awareness, and to challenge and educate our staff and community regarding the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations Peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Celebrate RAP Progress
Acknowledgement of Country
Staff Engagement with RAP
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Teach about Days of National Significance
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Early Years Learning Framework
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Create Stakeholder List
Employment Strategy
Reconciliation Network
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Recognise and Respect Rights
RAP Launch
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Reconciliation Awards
Family and Community Room
Care for Country
RAP Budget Allocation
National Quality Standard
Embed Cross-curriculum Priority