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Community Children Moonee Ponds have a commitment to provide a rich and thriving culture, knowledge and experience for children, families and the wider community. We will continue to provide an inclusive, responsive and respectful environment that supports every stage of the children's learning and development. This will provide an environment where everyone can achieve to their full potential, succeed in life and feel strong in their cultural identity. Community Children wants to see fairness and respect at the heart of...

Our vision for reconciliation is: walking together on a healing journey, which acknowledges loss and grief, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; a community free from divide, stereotypes and racism providing opportunities for all, making reconciliation visible; staff and families, united and engaged on an educational journey to build  awareness on issues (past and present) affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today; consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout decision making, policy development and curriculum planning processes; modelling a service culture of...

“At KU Mayfield Preschool we aim to provide a program that embraces the needs of all children and provokes us all to consider issues of social justice, equity and inclusion”. KU Mayfield Preschool Philosophy, 2016 Our vision for reconciliation is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel welcome, as we create a community that values the opportunity to learn from knowledge holders. As always, we feel this begins with educators leading the way with learning and forming relationships. ...

Our vision for reconciliation is to hope for a day when all Australians celebrate the contributions of the First Australians to our nation's shared history and identity. It is important that we recognise our shared history as well as the past, present and continuing cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We acknowledge that it is a child's right to learn about the Land that they play and learn on, the Traditional Custodians of this Land, and their histories. We...

The RAP helps to build a culturally-aware workforce, improve upon appropriate practices, and strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Roadvale State School understands that reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians is the responsibility of all Australians. We recognise the significance of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and for all children and families, for them to grow and reach their potential. Our vision is to provide leadership...

Our centre's vision for reconciliation is to provide children with a range of learning experiences in a respectful way which enhances children’s knowledge and understanding of our country’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and encourages connectedness to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our centre and broader community. We will maintain positive relationships and links to the Awabakal people which will be respectfully embedded throughout our centre's program and daily routines. We are committed to including children in...

Country Buddies Yarrawonga acknowledges and values the traditions and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the First Nations peoples of Australia.  Country Buddies Yarrawonga believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritages and cultures should be respected and valued. As a centre and as a part of a community, we strive to continuously work together with the children, families and the community to ensure our programs and centre are always culturally inclusive, welcoming and safe, for all...

Devonshire Street Children’s Centre’s vision for reconciliation begin with our acknowledgment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All children, families and educators at Devonshire Street come from many different places in the world. Hence, we all respect each other’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage. As a part of our commitment to reconciliation, we will continue to engage in this Reconciliation Action Plan and we will aim to develop respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and stakeholders.

We value and recognise the work and teachings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities around Australia. Kidz@Woodcroft Child Care Centre believes in the power of relationships. Kidz@Woodcroft is committed to building community partnerships based on mutual trust and respect. We come together as 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. We believe we can raise awareness...

Our vision for reconciliation at Heatley State Primary School is to build a deep interpersonal relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We aim to have a school community that recognises and respects uniqueness and strives to support the growth of its members in their educational, emotional and social pursuits. We are committed to leading the way to reconciliation in education with innovative programs, inspired staff and learning success for every student.

At Enmore Early Learning Centre, we acknowledge that the Land on which our service stands is home to the Cadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation.  We want people of all cultures to feel welcomed and acknowledged in our Centre, and acknowledge the particular place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures in Australia's reconciliation journey. As part of an inclusive organisation (Inner West Council & Family Services), we are supported in our policies and procedures that...

Our vision for reconciliation is to provide a culturally safe space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a sense of pride and empowerment; a space where Kuku Yalanji history, experience, knowledge, language and tradition underpins our curriculum and becomes the foundation of our educational programs. We want to walk hand in hand with our children, families, and community, standing unified in an equal, equitable and inclusive future.

The children at Kensington Community Children’s Centre (KCCC) have been exploring ideas of reconciliation and building their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our work has focused on the local area, as children build their awareness and connection with the local community to learn about the past and present and contemplate the future of reconciliation for Australia.  “Reconciliation could change everything, it could change the future, it could even change the past” Jake (5)  “We could all just be...

Our vision for reconciliation is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be actively recognised as being the First Nations peoples of Australia and for Elders past, present and future to be embraced for the wisdom and knowledge they hold and share, and to support emerging leaders in local communities. We aim to develop a connection between all staff, children and families with community and Country and to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural identities are respected....

The KU Playford Park Children’s Centre pledges to work collectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our local community to ensure that we listen to, respect and promote the wishes of Australia’s First Nations peoples in our teaching. We will strive to develop a unified approach to understanding the truthful histories of this country and the impact colonisation and Government policies and practices have had, and continue to have, on the First Peoples of Australia. We will continue to reflect...

At Beenleigh Family Day Care, we acknowledge the Yugambeh People as the Traditional Owners of the Land on which our Family Day Care service stands, and in which we share. Our aim in establishing this Reconciliation Action Plan is to work in partnership with our Educators, Coordination Team, Children, Families and the wider community to learn, understand and share honest and respectful histories and ways of being. We are committed to seeing reconciliation in Australia bring together Aboriginal and Torres...

Bayview Heights Community Kindergarten aims to create a learning environment that is welcoming to all and respectfully embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within its learning, partnerships and everyday life. We hope for an organisation that meaningfully facilitates learning about Australia's First Peoples. We hope through this learning, children and their families will grow in understanding and create a future Australia that takes pride in its cultural heritage.  

Bishop Druitt College, it's Council and community acknowledge that, for tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have continued to live in harmony with the Lands on which our College is set. We recognise the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these Lands, the Gumbaynggirr people. At Bishop Druitt College, we aim to promote recognition, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures, histories and contributions. We will aim to achieve this...

Our vision for reconciliation is to foster respect and understanding, as well as relationships and opportunities. We pay our respects to local Traditional Custodians and are committed to continuing to learn from them. We will acknowledge, and will respectfully work and live together with the Aboriginal people who have had a longstanding and continuing connection to this region, and will continually strive to learn from Traditional Custodians and work in their best interests at all times.  

Torquay Early Learning Centre recognises, values, and is mindful of the cultural histories, heritages and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our centre is built, the Waddawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We are privileged to be standing on Waddawurrung country. Our vision incorporates and celebrates a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised as being the First Nations peoples of Australia. Within this...