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At our service, reconciliation means creating a culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories are deeply valued and meaningfully embedded in all that we do. We are committed to building respectful and trusting relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people by weaving First Nations perspectives, stories, and ways of being into our everyday practices, routines, and learning environments.     We believe reconciliation is a shared responsibility. All educators, staff, and children are encouraged and supported to take part in acknowledging Country, learning about Australia's true histories, and fostering cultural understanding. This includes reflecting on the why behind our actions,  engaging with local communities and Elders as we ensure our practices are respectful, genuine, and place-based.     Our journey includes celebrating the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognising past and ongoing injustices , and working towards unity through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples cultures, perspectives, histories and   stories. We recognise that reconciliation is not a one-time action, but a lifelong process of learning, unlearning, relearning, listening, and walking together.     Through this commitment, we aim to raise children who understand and value respect, diversity, and belonging, children who will grow into caring, thoughtful individuals and future leaders in a reconciled Australia.