Griffith East Preschool

Our vision is to teach children about the true histories of Australia, promoting respect, trust, acceptance and understanding between the wider community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Being able to acknowledge and learn from Australia's true past, enables us to move forward in an open, respectful, and empathetic manner. This, in turn, creates opportunities to build and maintain meaningful relationships between our service and members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in our local and surrounding areas.

We strive to contribute to a happy, healthy, united Australia where the rights and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are understood and respected. Through the education of the children in our learning community, families, and the broader community, we seek to create positive, reciprocal relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and all other Australians.

The Griffith East Preschool community is committed to this Reconciliation Action Plan, understanding that this is one part of a longer journey towards reconciliation. As educators, we will continue to respectfully embed the perspectives, histories, and teachings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into our environment, routines, and educational programs.

We are dedicated to maintaining a culturally safe service for all stakeholders, providing a welcoming and respectful environment. In working towards this vision, we are committed to continued professional development through both formal and informal avenues, and in collaboration with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, children, families, organisations and departments.

This is a living document which will continue to grow, change, and improve along with us. We strive to achieve these outcomes, advocating the importance of reconciliation for the mutual benefit of all Australians, whether Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, new arrivals, or those born in Australia with diverse heritages.