Explorers Early Learning Frankston North

We at Explorers Early Learning Frankston North are committed to reconciliation as well as increasing our awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and  cultures. We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the Land on which our centre is built and we envision a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are actively recognised and celebrated as the First Nations peoples of Australia. We are committed to strengthening our learning about First Nations peoples’ stories, wisdom, traditions, and cultures from the past and present and to respectfully sharing our learnings with our Explorers community. We will continue to work towards achieving this through our inclusive early childhood programs, environments, curriculum, and daily interactions with our children, educators, and families. We will remain open to new ideas and concepts and encourage critical reflection of our own teaching practices. We will actively listen to the advice of Elders and community members who choose to share their knowledge and teach us about cultural heritages, customs,  traditions  and continuing contributions. We will also research and intentionally seek out answers to our questions. We will embrace all concepts and ideas about reconciliation and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and perspectives with respect, open hearts, and inclusive minds. A better understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures develops an enriched appreciation of Australia’s cultural heritage and can lead to reconciliation. This is essential to the maturity of Australia as a nation and fundamental to the development of an Australian identity.