At Sharaf Family Day Care, our vision for reconciliation is a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities are respected, celebrated, and empowered within our early learning environment.
We are committed to nurturing a space where the cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations peoples are deeply understood and meaningfully embedded into our everyday practice. We believe that reconciliation begins with relationships—listening, learning, and working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to foster genuine inclusion and cultural safety.
Through our commitment to reconciliation, we aim to:
Promote truth-telling and shared understanding of Australia’s history. Honour the diversity and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support children to develop pride in their identity and empathy for others. Empower educators to become active contributors to a more just and equitable future. Our vision is grounded in the belief that young children are powerful agents of change. By instilling respect, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging from the earliest years, we contribute to a future where reconciliation is lived every day—through relationships, learning, and love.
Welcome to Country
Build Relationships with Community
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Recognise and Respect Rights
Care for Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
National Quality Standard
Reconciliation Projects
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Teach about Days of National Significance
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Take Action Against Racism
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Celebrate RAP Progress
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags