Only About Children (OAC) Rhodes acknowledges the wisdom and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises First Peoples’ continued connections to and care for Country. OAC Rhodes contributes towards an Australia that reflects equal and equitable rights within education, health and employment for all members of our early learning community, and to foster an understanding of the importance of the traditions, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
OAC Rhodes is committed to respectfully engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, traditions, achievements and histories within our learning environments, curriculum and daily practices. As an early childhood community, we embrace the concept of reconciliation as a mutual journey, fostering goodwill, honesty, and solidarity in addressing the legacies of colonization. We acknowledge the significant roles that our staff, students, and families can play in fostering meaningful changes in race relations, social justice, and reconciliation efforts. Therefore, we pledge to enforce our anti-racism statement and RAP, recognizing the imperative of confronting and dismantling systemic injustices. In alignment with the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart, which advocates for constitutional reform and the establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Only About Chidlren Rhdoes affirms its support for this call to action. We understand our responsibility as a community of early childhood to contribute to this vital dialogue with our children, team and famileisfamilies, and acknowledge our capacity to influence positive change through our program, curriculum, and communication.
By fostering deeper comprehension and reverence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within our centre community, we enhance our appreciation of Australia's cultural legacy and progress towards the unity of the nation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Create Stakeholder List
Build Relationships with Community
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Teach about Reconciliation
Teach about Days of National Significance
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Care for Country
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
National Quality Standard
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Celebrate RAP Progress
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
RAP Launch