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As a collective, Arthur Street Children’s Centre aims to gain a greater understanding of, and respect for, the local Bundjalung people and their culture. We wish to build inclusive values for all; our educators, children, families and wider community. We endeavour to develop our understanding of reconciliation and reflect this within our early childhood environment. We hope to grow authentic practices which we can use through play and intentional teaching opportunities.

At Keller Road School, we believe reconciliation looks like a working community where all identities and heritages are valued, but where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are particularly recognised as Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country in which we all now live. Reconciliation is educating children, staff and families about the histories of colonisation in this country, and being realistic about the impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to this day. It is about planning ways...

Goodstart is committed to building community partnerships based on mutual trust and respect. We recognise the unique cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We respect and value the insights that we gain as we establish strong links between Goodstart and the children, families, employees and communities with whom we work. Goodstart commit to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all other peoples of Australia, and supports closing the disparity gap in education and employment....

Haileybury City ELC's vision for reconciliation is to facilitate cultural respect and understanding to ensure equity and equality in our community. We are committed to deepening our understandings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ways of being, in order to embed these perspectives within our daily curriculum. We recognise the significant possibilities of learning that are available through connections to Country, and the importance of empowering future generations to walk together in truth. Haileybury City ELC are committed...

The rich histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is one which should be acknowledged and celebrated in ways which are respectful, genuine and purposeful. We are committed to providing meaningful educational opportunities for children and families to learn about and celebrate the rich histories and continuing contributions of Australia’s First Peoples. We are committed to ensuring that our practices are consistent and respectful by connecting with the local Elders and community members for guidance, training and feedback. We...

Possum Place Preschool and Early Learning Centre acknowledges the cultures, histories, heritages and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Possum Place Preschool and Early Learning Centre recognises and values the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices and aims to try to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and practices in all that we do.  Possum Place Preschool and Early Learning Centre values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures and the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres...

Vision for Reconciliation Reconciliation is about unity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians and at the Marian Catholic School we will move forward together to achieve this unity, respect and acceptance. By gaining knowledge and understanding of the histories, cultures, laws and traditions of our First Nations’ people we take a positive step towards reconciliation. Through this knowledge the Marian School community will learn respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and value justice...

Lindfield East Before and After School Care is committed to meaningful engagement with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to make positives steps towards reconciliation. As we provide education and care to children, we understand the importance of instilling values of equity, diversity, and respect within our children, and ensuring our commitment to reconciliation is an ongoing one based on mutual support and collaborations with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Sesame Lane Child Care strives to be an organisation that is active in supporting reconciliation across our everyday business and community engagement activities. We are committed to ensuring that every child and family has strong knowledge and understanding of the continued significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures and of the stories and wisdom that Australia's First Nations peoples offer us. Our day at Sesame Lane Banyan Street starts with an Acknowledgement of Country in all rooms...

At Avenues Early Learning Centre Jindalee, we believe a shared journey is vital to the ongoing processes of reconciliation and to the wellbeing of our whole community. So, as a team, we are committed to continuing to discuss the importance of having our Reconciliation Action Plan in place and taking collective action towards the impacts that it can bring to our centre and our community. Reconciliation, to us, means a better future that is inclusive and culturally sensitive to all,...

At Holy Spirit College we aim to maintain an ongoing commitment to nurture Equality and Equity for all within our College community  Our vision for Reconciliation is to build a meaningful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures within our community. We aim to mentor and support all our students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and all students, to provide opportunities for them obtain the goals they are wanting to achieve. Within the supportive learning environment of our campus we will...

Reconciliation means that we have the opportunity to begin changing attitudes and inform anyone that comes into our Kindergarten that racism is not tolerated. A reconciled Australia is one that respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and members of our community. A reconciled Australia is one where all people are afforded equal and equitable opportunities, access to education, health outcomes and broader living standards. We are committed to offering children opportunities to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

We believe that the future wellbeing of all Australians depends on respectful and positive relationships and co-existence of rights between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people. To achieve this, we must engage with current social justice and equity issues and how they have impacted on our shared histories, and how colonisation as well as policies and practices impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families today.  As well as, recognise and acknowledge the strengths and...

Our vision is to provide an inclusive and culturally safe environment that fosters acceptance and embraces all cultures, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.

We believe in building partnerships and establishing strong connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. We welcome involvement in our educational program by our Aboriginal staff members, their families, and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. We aim to raise awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories, cultures and contributions, including an understanding about the injustices which continue to impact on Australia's First Nations Peoples since colonisation, as well...

C&K Bundaberg South Community Kindergarten is committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Our vision is to visibly respect and acknowledge the unique connection that local Traditional Custodians have to the Lands on which our Kindergarten is situated and to build genuine, respectful relationships with all the children and families who attend our service.  We would like to engage with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and collaborate towards sustaining a shared...

Woodburn –Evans Head Preschool has a vision to actively promote reconciliation through: - Provision of a rich, holistic, inclusive, culturally safe early education program which intentionally teaches respect for the Bundjalang Country upon which we work and play by honoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as our Nation’s First Peoples; - Promotion of the positive wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, children and their families, by developing a strong sense of identity and belonging, while promoting authentic...

We would like our centre to respectfully include the Traditional Owners of the Land and embody their rich cultures in holistic ways. We aim to strengthen our knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and perspectives by developing the learnings and surroundings within our centre so our RAP is a living and breathing aspect of each day. 

KU Isobel Pulsford Memorial Preschool educators are committed to researching, learning and understanding the true history of colonial Australia’s policies and practices that have unequality or inequity respected the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our approach will be to begin focusing in the area within which we work and then extend our investigations to encompass knowledge of broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures. Educators will consider ways to connect with and...

Beaumaris North OSHC understands that reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians is the responsibility of all Australians. Our vision is to promote a learning environment where we develop and promote knowledge and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an understanding and connection with our community.