Goodstart Bray Park - Kensington Way

Goodstart Kensington Way acknowledges and deeply values the cultural histories, heritages and continuing traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We envision a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised and respected as the First Nations peoples of Australia and the oldest continuing living cultures in the world.  We are committed to ensuring that children, educators and families develop a meaningful and respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and histories. Through inclusive pedagogical practices, culturally responsive environments, and intentional access to First Nations-led resources, learning experiences and training, we embed respect for Elders past, present and emerging, and honour their enduring wisdom, knowledge and connection to Land and Country.   Through our Reconciliation Action Plan, we actively support and strengthen positive, respectful and collaborative relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. We are committed to creating spaces where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, perspectives and rights are visible, valued and recognised as a vital part of our shared national identity.  We acknowledge the truth of the hurt, dislocation and injustices experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise the ongoing impacts of this history. We honour the strength, resilience and rich ways of being, knowing and doing that continue to thrive today. Through learning, truth-telling and action, we are committed to reconciliation that supports justice, healing and ensures the mistakes of the past are never repeated.        Through our work with children, families and communities we seek to listen, learn and deepen our understanding and respect of First Nations cultures, tell the true stories of Australia's history, and to care for the land on which we live, work, play and learn.