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Reconciliation is about unity, respect, and developing positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At Eurambie Park our philosophy is about valuing and acknowledging Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the diversity of all cultures. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Nations peoples of Australia and Custodians of this Land. We acknowledge the Darug people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land Eurambie Park stands. We...

Our vision for reconciliation is that all Australians should respect and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia and their cultures, so that we can right the wrongs experienced since colonisation and create a society that is equitable and just for all Australians. We hope that, in committing to reconciliation, we can educate those in our community that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to have a very special place in Australia and should be respected and valued as the...

Daisy Hill and Southside Family Day Care believes in a strong future for every child. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Original Owners and Custodians of Australia and recognise that their cultures and heritages shape the Australia we live in today. We are committed to ongoing learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories, cultures and contemporary issues. We acknowledge and support the guiding’s of the 'Start Them Early' project and the work of the 'Close the...

At Macquarie Childcare Centre, Reconciliation means equality and equity, acknowledgment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ histories and cultures, respect for the Land where we live. By implementing the reconciliation initiatives, Macquarie Childcare Centre aims to reach the goal to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, invite them into our classrooms to work alongside our children and raise awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures through our program. We wish to create...

As a school, we value the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and respect their deep and abiding connection with the Land. We acknowledge in particular the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the Land upon which this school is built and with their guidance we seek to further our appreciation of their custodianship of the Land so that we may share this responsibility with them. The Geelong College also recognises that as a school...

Reconciliation at Yule Brook College is all about our focus to raise the bar and to create equal and equitable opportunities for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as opportunities for all members of our college community to learn about and act towards reconciliation. Our community is a close knit mix of a wide array of cultures who for the most part live and work together harmoniously. The college focuses on a well-rounded education for all students...

Goodstart Yamanto is focused on developing our knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. Through this knowledge, we will strive to achieve a competence in practice that celebrates our nation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, heritage, and connections to Country. We acknowledge the past and look to the future to bring awareness of the continued importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions, and support ongoing peace and harmony amongst our early learning service's local Country and community....

Our vision for reconciliation is for the children, families, educators and community to connect with, and increase understanding of, the truthful histories and cultures of First Nations Peoples of Australia and to recognise and celebrate their continued resilience and achievements. Through this journey, we endeavour to promote reconciliation and encourage discussions about unity, harmony, respect and social equity.  Our practices will ensure that past and present injustices are not forgotten and do not continue. We are grateful for this opportunity and...

Our vision for reconciliation is to recognise the special place and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our Centre here at Goodstart Riverside Gardens as well as within the wider community. Our vision is to show respect to the people, their Land, their cultures, their spirituality and their traditions. Our aim is to work together so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and all children, have equal and equitable opportunities to learn and develop.  

In alignment with Goodstart Early Learning’s Vision for Reconciliation, Goodstart Moama recognises and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our early childhood services are offered. We acknowledge the link we have with the ancient and continuing histories of Australia through the Land from which our early learning environments have been created. Goodstart Moama is committed to building partnerships based on trust, respect and...

As a service, our vision is to build the knowledge of reconciliation amongst our children, families and Educators and to articulate the importance of educating young children about the true histories of this country, and about how events in the past are shaping our today, as well as our future. We aim to provide an inclusive environment where all families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, feel warm and welcome when entering our service. Our vision also entails building collaborative partnerships between...

Our school community acknowledges and respects the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Moreover, the school seeks to develop in students, staff and the community a sense of pride in the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, both past and present. We are committed to ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures are acknowledged as an important part of Australia’s heritage and shared national identity. We aim to develop understanding through...

At Harrison St Early Education (HSEE) we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First peoples of Australia and acknowledge past colonial injustices that continue to have an impact today. Our vision for reconciliation is a unified Australia that values and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and histories; an Australia where everyone is treated equally and equitably, and where equal and equitable opportunities and outcomes are ensured for all. We acknowledge the important role educators play in learning and teaching...

Our vision is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be actively recognised and celebrated as the First Nations peoples of Australia.  We want the children, families and staff at our service to recognise and acknowledge the knowledges, histories and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to embrace these as being vital to the future of Australia. We want all peoples to be able to acknowledge and accept the shared histories we all have and to build...

Grandma Rosie's Childcare Centre acknowledges and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural histories, heritages, traditions and deep connections with, and custodianship of, the Land . Our vision is a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are actively recognised and celebrated as being the First Nations peoples of Australia; a world where people's Human Rights are respected and all people and children have a sense of belonging and self-determination in their lives. We as a service are...

Goodstart Early Learning Mooroolbark's vision for reconciliation will continue with our active Acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, and our strong recognition of their continuing connection with, and contributions to, Lands across Australia. We will focus on approaching reconciliation holistically using the Five Dimensions of reconciliation. Race Relations: To strengthen and maintain a positive relationship with the local Wurundjeri community. We envision for children, their families and educators to actively recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

Our vision is to respectfully acknowledge the unique connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to the Land where we work and play; to strengthen and build our relationships with all children and families who attend our service; and to respectfully include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and learning into our daily practices. 

Our vision for reconciliation is to recognise the special place and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our Centre here at Goodstart Kelso, Riverway Drive as well as within the wider community. We show particular attention to the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people of our local area. Our vision is to show respect to the people, their Land, their cultures, their spirituality and their traditions. Our aim is to work together so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children,...

St. Anthony’s Catholic College proudly supports the Franciscan tradition and the spirit of St Francis of Assisi, encouraging all students to strive for academic excellence whilst nurturing in our community a strong sense of faith, family and future. Within this Franciscan charism, St Anthony’s aims to create an atmosphere that is fraternal and a unique learning environment that incorporates peace, forgiveness, a sense of solidarity and belonging among all students at the school. Our vision for reconciliation is for a...

For Only About Children (OAC) Cammeray, reconciliation is a responsibility that we are committed to upholding for our children, for the First Peoples of Australia, and indeed for all Australians. To us, reconciliation is a journey that begins with acknowledging the colonial history and the sufferings that have been inflicted on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since colonisation,  including the intergenerational traumas that  are still felt today. For that reason, OAC Cammeray says sorry for the loss and harm, sorry...