Our vision for reconciliation is a workplace culture where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians feel equally welcomed and included. We remain committed to ensuring our service reflects fairness, equality, and a shared future built on positivity and respect. Â Our service is dedicated to honouring, appreciating, and celebrating the cultures, traditions, and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples by consistently embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout our practice. We hold reconciliation at the centre of our values and believe that, through the efforts of our Kindergarten community and communities across the country, we can work towards a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. Â Care For Kindies Margaret Street will progress this vision by actively recognising the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures, and histories, and by acknowledging their deep and enduring connections to Lands, waters, and community. Â Our services vision for a reconciled Australia is one where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, along with all children, have equal and equitable opportunities to make choices that support meaningful, healthy lives and preserve their cultural identity and practices. We imagine a future where the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is openly valued, respected, and reflected across every part of society. Â Our commitment to reconciliation aligns with our values of embracing diversity, supporting inclusion, advocating for childrens rights, and upholding justice and honesty. We aim for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and learning approaches to be woven respectfully into our service and meaningfully linked to the being, belonging and becoming framework. Â Â Â Â Â
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Teach about Days of National Significance
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Early Years Learning Framework
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Reconciliation Projects
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Recognise and Respect Rights
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Embed Cross-curriculum Priority
National Quality Standard
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Care for Country
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Build Relationships with Community