Busy Bees Heritage Parc's vision for reconciliation is guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, to support our drive and commitment to reconciliation in an authentic and meaningful ways. We commit to acknowledging and respecting the Wonnarua people as the Traditional Custodians of this Land and acknowledge the rich wealth cultural knowledge the Wonnarua hold. As an early childhood education and care service, and part of the local community, we value the cultures, histories, contributions, and traditions of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will work together to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspectives into our curriculum. We will build and maintain ongoing and mutual relationships and work together with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and create opportunities in which we can learn together as individuals, educators, and members of the community. Busy Bees Heritage Parc believes in offering an environment that is culturally safe, inclusive, welcoming, and equal and equitable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We believe in providing a space that respectfully includes and reflects the cultures, aspirations, and capabilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and non-Indigenous children and families that make up our learning and care community. Reconciliation is about creating a future where Australians build respect for, and deepen their understandings of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, and cultures. We take the journey to reconciliation together with our children, educators, and families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress