Young Academics Early Learning - Guildford

We would like to acknowledge the Darug people as the Traditional Custodians of this Land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and thank First Nations peoples for caring for the Land on which we work, learn, and play.

Young Academics Guildford acknowledges and respects the cultural histories, heritages, traditions and continuing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We continue to teach children, educators and families about the importance of respect, compassion, understanding, cultural awareness and relationship building with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We recognise that children's connection to their community is essential to their sense of belonging and we play a key role in cultivating relationships between First Nations peoples and the wider community.

As part of our commitment, we reflect on our service’s reconciliation journey, acknowledging past learnings and setting new goals for the future. We strive to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives into our daily practices, curriculum, and community engagement.

Reconciliation means different things to different people, but for us, it is about building respectful relationships with First Nations peoples, fostering understanding, and working towards a more inclusive and just future.

Our vision for reconciliation is a shared aspiration, shaped by our community. We are committed to continuous learning, reflection, and action to ensure that reconciliation is not just a goal, but a lived experience in our service.