To the community of West Epping Preschool, a reconciled Australia is a country where all its citizens are afforded the respect they deserve, are given a voice and platform from which to share knowledge and expertise. A reconciled Australia would feel united under a common respect for Country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples knowledge is considered and acted upon by all Australians . We have a large population of new Australians at our service and we see this as an opportunity to facilitate opportunities for children, families and educators to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We maintain an educational culture within our preschool community that embraces the knowledge, beliefs, traditions and custodianship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, which is demonstrated in our everyday practice and through authentic partnerships with the Darug community. Through our RAP we are able to influence the perspective of not only our students but our families, to ensure that they are educated about culture, Country and language and regard Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with respect.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Teach about Reconciliation
Staff Engagement with RAP
Build Relationships with Community
Take Action Against Racism
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Curriculum Planning
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Inclusive Policies
Welcome to Country
Celebrate RAP Progress
Early Years Learning Framework
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
National Quality Standard
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Create Stakeholder List
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Reconciliation Network
Care for Country
Recognise and Respect Rights
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
RAP Budget Allocation