Busy Bees Shepparton

Busy Bees Early Learning recognises the significance of Australia's First Nations Peoples and the important ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures have continued to shape Australia across generations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have shown strength and resilience when faced with intergenerational colonial injustices and are demonstrated leaders of change in the journey for equality and equity. 

Busy Bees Early Learning commits to continually educating staff, families and children about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ histories, cultures, customs and languages in an open, meaningful and respectful manner. We feel educating our newest generation about the importance of reconciliation is the key to change, both within the service and within the broader community. Through education, individuals and groups are empowered with knowledge and skills to recognise and understand fair and unfair practices and then take action to address injustices and work towards a united Australia, where all people are valued, and where all have equal and equitable opportunities. 

We see reconciliation as actively respecting the rights of all Australians to equal and equitable opportunities, positive change and bright futures, all the while actively respecting the unique rights of First Peoples. Reconciliation, to us, is a journey, not something that will happen overnight. We will continue to advocate for equality, equity, historical acceptance, healing and unity as we make forward steps in our journey.

At its heart, reconciliation is about coming together. We are committed to further developing relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to learning, through these connections, how to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our practices and our early childhood teachings.