Busy Bees at Bentleigh East

Busy Bees at Bentleigh East is committed to the path of reconciliation, We understand that it is our responsibility to educate ourselves, our community, and our future generations about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s perspectives and cultures, histories, traditions and continuing contributions, with a vision towards a culturally safe and inclusive future.

We are committed to building and maintaining respectful relationships with the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation, T   and ensuring  that the curriculum respectfully reflects the Traditional Custodians cultures and perspectives. Educators support children in developing their knowledge and understanding of  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and perspectives through intentional teaching, respectful learning experiences, conversations, and community involvement.

 We will promote the recognition of, and respect for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and days/events of significance in our day to day routines through    promoting inclusion and ensuring that early childhood educators are reinforcing this in their daily practice. the principles laid out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

We commit to working towards reconciliation and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.