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The educators of Headstart Ocean Grove stand united with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in moving Australia forward towards reconciliation.  Our vision is to develop an environment that respectfully encompasses the past, present and future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We see moving forward in reconciliation as our number one priority. We are moving forward through the development of knowledge of our educators and through the support of local Elders and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultancy services.  We...

Holsworthy Early Education and Care Centre is committed to reconciliation. Reconciliation is about recognising and respecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and histories. We believe that through working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will develop positive relationships and understanding. This is significant in nurturing an equal, equitable and inclusive future. Our philosophy values cultural competence and local community relationships, and we aim to involve those from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families...

Loreto Normanhurst recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the keepers of the secrets to our sacred Land. Our vision for the Reconciliation Action Plan is to enable all staff and students to recognise the diversity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia and work together to achieve reconciliation. As a community we are shaped and guided by the Loreto Values of Justice, Sincerity, Felicity, Verity and Freedom. These values aim to...

At Anchorage Early Learning we believe that reconciliation reflects an ongoing awareness and commitment to developing an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We aspire to respectfully represent the rich and significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, beliefs and perspectives within our everyday educational practice whilst being respectful and meaningful in our consultation with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We hope that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, children and families feel a...

We believe in giving all children and their families the opportunity to develop an awareness of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, heritage and traditions. We will continue to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to Country, and we believe in providing learning opportunities for children and their families to build sustainable and respectful relationships between people, animals and the land and to learn how to care for the environment. The Land on which our Kindergarten stands is sacred to all.  

Goodstart Little Mountain - Mark Road acknowledges the Gubbi Gubbi people as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we play and learn. Our vision is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to be embraced, and to create a home away from home where all families and their cultures feel respected and included.   

At The Hive Torquay we believe that reconciliation should be about the future, all the while understanding and addressing past injustices in the ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been viewed and treated. Therefore, reconciliation should involve gaining an understanding of the importances of First Peoples' cultures, laws, kinship systems, needs and aspirations and determining, in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, how we can respectfully engage this understanding to produce a harmonious coexistence between Aboriginal and Torres...

  The Immanuel College community includes students and families from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. The College will continue to work at building relationships between these groups and in building a strong sense of community. Within this process we recognise the special place and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within Australia. The College understands that practical measures are needed to address the inequalities and inequities experienced by Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in health,...

Little Geckos Early Learning Centre’s vision for reconciliation is for educators and families to continue to acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures throughout the program. We are committed to working together to bring unity to Little Geckos Early Learning Centre. We envision a country where everyone is treated with respect, where we are all given equal and equitable opportunities and where we have come to truthful and positive understandings of the past, present and...

Reconciliation is in action at St Joseph's Catholic School, Mount Isa. Our vision is to enliven a whole school change - in the classroom, around the school and with the community and to promote reconciliation as a united group. At St Joseph's Catholic School, Mount Isa we see reconciliation as treating and being treated with equality and equity, regardless of background and upbringing. Australia is a multicultural society and we aim to embrace and treasure what each individual brings to...

Leaping Learners will value and support the rich and unique aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within the centre for the benefit of the children and the community. We will support initiatives and commit to actions that will help bring about a profound reconciliation for our staff; for our students and for our community.

Here at Walkerville OSHC, we believe that reconciliation is about supporting and enriching the learning and lives of all members of our educational community, through meaningful engagement with  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We aim to provide an environment that reflects the lives of the children and families using the service and the cultural diversity of the broader community, including diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.We believe that children's learning and wellbeing is enhanced by collaborations between the service...

The educators at Perry Street Childcare Centre and Elizabeth Gorman Memorial Kindergarten acknowledge the inequalities and inequities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia since colonisation. We will continue to learn the true history of colonisation and understand how this has impacted on past, current and future generations.  Perry Street will actively promote reconciliation by *Ensuring that educators embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples perspectives in their programs with a focus on acknowledging, learning about, and making links with the local...

Crestmead State School’s Vision for Reconciliation is of a connected community that recognises and respects the diversity of the many cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   We will draw strength from within our school community and work in partnership with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the wider community to develop understanding and respectfully implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our everyday schooling life. Our school is committed to actively including the voice, culture and...

Kozy Kids Maylands is committed to building a more inclusive Australia that better understands and values the cultures, histories, rights and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We see a more inclusive Australia as one where strong relationships become the foundation for our success for our national wellbeing. In enacting our vision, we aim to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families equally and equitably supported by Kozy Kids Maylands, benefitting from our high quality education and...

We acknowledge that Australia includes people from diverse cultures and lands. We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed long before other people came to Australia and have endured horrific injustice, all the while showing great strength and resilience, since colonisation. We are committed to supporting the many successful initiatives established by the Yugambeh people in our area to promote and sustain their culture. Reconciliation means acknowledging the injustices of the past and making a genuine commitment to work towards...

We value and recognise the work and teachings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities around Australia. Wattle Grove Centre believes in the power of relationship. We believe in partnerships, wellbeing and the power of educators, children and families coming together to build a community of learners. We want to be an organisation that leads the way in building a better future which is based on stronger relationships between ALL Australians. As an organisation, we believe we can contribute...

Our vision for reconciliation is to acknowledge and respect the histories of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we begin our journey of listening and learning from our local Traditional Owners and Custodians and members of our local communities.  We are committed to walking alongside each other, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring past injustices are recognised and not repeated.   We would like children who attend KU James Cahill Preschool to gain knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Our vision at Jellybeans Padbury is to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised and celebrated as being the nation's First Peoples. We acknowledge that it is a child's right to learn about this Land on which our Centre stands, the Traditional Custodians of this Land and their histories, cultures and contributions. We believe that children who are respected and know their rights can be empowered to advocate for others rights. We strive to ensure...

In the spirit of reconciliation, Brenbeal Children's Centre will strive to understand and respectfully teach our community about the histories and cultures of our nation's First Peoples. We hope our efforts will inspire future generations of Australians to respect and celebrate contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions and cultures.