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Here at Goodstart Australind our centre vision and philosophy has a direct link with our vision for reconciliation - That we will all walk together on our journey of learning.  We celebrate our nation's First Peoples and respect their ongoing stewardship to the cultural, spiritual, economic and historical fabric of Australia. We hope to learn and better understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritages, histories and cultures and make this a place for all children particularly those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people...

KU Berowra Preschool’s vision for reconciliation is for our community to be respectful and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.  We want to embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories and cultures and incorporate their traditions, languages and customs into the everyday practices at our centre.  Our aim is to embed thinking, ways of being and authentic practices into our centre’s philosophy, which underpins all of our procedures and methodology within our Preschool.

At Dolphins Children Services, we believe reconciliation is the repairing and building of relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is vital that we learn about the truths of the past and work together towards building a positive and respectful future. We aim to work collaboratively as a team to ensure we are building positive relationships with  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and creating a community of harmony and respect within our service.

Sandon Point Children's Centre would like to promote meaningful change towards the acceptance and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within our community. We aim to guide and support educators, children and their families to develop the ability to stand up and refute racism because in doing so they will be able to influence the attitudes of others. We will endeavour to dispel the damaging myths and stereotypes that have been historically attached to Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

At Hillcrest Christian College Kindy, we have strong and positive vision for our future generations. As early childhood educators we believe we have a vital role in supporting and encouraging this positive journey towards a reconciled Australia. At Hillcrest Christian College Kindy, we believe equality and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is crucial as we work towards a brighter, reconciled future. We believe that a reconciled Australia acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as...

Wiradjuri Preschool Child Care Centre views reconciliation as an opportunity to redress the inequities that exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australian people. We believe reconciliation means paying thoughtfully focused attention to Australia's complex histories and acknowledging the diverse experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have too often endured cruel injustices. It means acknowledging the diverse knowledges, expertise, achievements and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and drawing on these, in...

Thinking Kids Children's Centre's vision for reconciliation begins with our acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we come together. We recognise that their cultures and heritages shape the cultural heritage of all Australians and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Our commitment mirrors our values - the rights of children, respect, trust, inclusiveness, learning and enrichment, connectedness and responsiveness, and leads us to reflect on our practices...

Our service is committed to developing awareness, knowledge and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.  We envisage a just, inclusive, equitable and culturally respectful community and recognise that early education is a pathway to a reconciled nation. Our vision is to build stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations in order to provide a respectful, responsive and culturally relevant early childhood service that benefits the children, families staff and wider community...

Reconciliation is a journey of understanding and acknowledging the past whilst looking forward. At St Johns Kindergarten reconciliation is about learning about and sharing cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a respectful and inclusive way, in partnership with our local Aboriginal community, that is imbedded into our practice.

As a Catholic School faithful to the Gospel and the tradition of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions: Sacred Heart College strives to develop their students to respond to Jesus by striving for personal excellence, having the courage of their convictions and being active agents of change.  At Sacred Heart we are committed to building mutually respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians that allow us to work together to solve problems and...

Our vision for reconciliation is to actively promote an awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and traditions, whilst working towards a more positive future that brings people from all cultures together. We want to encourage open and honest conversation and dialogue around the issues faced by First Nations Peoples, and teach children the importance of recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as having the world's oldest living culture. We want to recognise the past, while working towards a...

We believe that as Australian early childhood educators we have a very unique role in the lives of Australian children. We have a diverse cross section of cultures and backgrounds which it is out joy to acknowledge, respect and celebrate, and we are also aware of the importance of reconciliation. This begins with the children in our care and it is up to us to ensure that these children thrive with respect and enjoyment in developing their understanding of the...

At Saint Joseph's Catholic School Cloncurry, we believe reconciliation is everyone's business and we will strive to promote, teach and deliver opportunities to ensure reconciliation is embedded within our school community. We are committed to building partnerships within our school and community, and in our relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, to make our school a place where everyone feels equally welcomed, valued and respected. 

To all educators and associates of Parkinson World Of Learning, reconciliation means creating awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures and building respectful relationships with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the Yuggera people, to ensure a safe, nurturing and fully inclusive environment.

Happy Days Preschool educators see reconciliation as meaning acknowledging past injustices and moving forward towards a more fair, equitable and positive future. It means telling the truth and coming to terms with what has occurred so that it never happens again. It means moving on with dignity and hope. We feel that a reconciled Australia looks like a diverse nation who honours, respects and values its rich histories and shares its national identity with pride. Reconciliation feels like a healing, an understanding...

Woollahra Cottage recognises and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of Australia; with unique cultures, languages and spiritual relationships with the Land and seas. Woollahra Cottage acknowledges the profound injustice perpetrated against Australias First People since colonisation.   We are strongly committed to improving the lives of all Australians now and in the future; by demonstrating leadership in reconciliation through respectful collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   We aim to promote and...

At Waratah All Year Care, we endeavour to create a space for children, families and the community that is inclusive of all cultures, beliefs and abilities. We will use our services program to educate children about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with special consideration to our local Bindjareb community. Educators and management will continue to educate themselves and share their knowledge amongst themselves and with the families. Educators will consistently reflect on what reconciliation means to them with meetings...

  Midson Road Child Care Centre’s vision for reconciliation is to recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a more unified nation. We have a strong commitment to valuing diversity, inclusive practice and participation within our education and care service. We believe that respectfully learning and, where possible, sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s stories promotes the development of positive learning environments for each child which, in turn, upholds the best interest of all children,...

Thomas Chirnside Kindergarten aims to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and incorporate this learning into our everyday practice in a genuine and authentic manner. For us, reconciliation means learning more about the strengths, cultures, and ways of being of the First Peoples; and then working in partnerships with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to shape genuine, mutually beneficial relationships that enable us to celebrate together and create a shared sense of community.

Uniting Preschool Caringbah's vision for reconciliation is to continue to increase our knowledge and understanding of the histories and the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Celebrating their achievements and resilience whilst creating respectful and reciprocal relationships. We aim to provide a culturally safe environment, where children, staff, families and community members demonstrate genuine commitments to respect, unity, harmony and social equity.