St. Joseph OSHC

We believe reconciliation begins at a young age, during which children develop strong ideas about diversity. It is everyone’s responsibility to make meaningful changes towards reconciliation. We are committed to promoting awareness for meaningful change and growth for our future in this nation; a future of acknowledgement, and respect, wherein Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, traditions and continuing contributions are respected, and a reconciled community is encouraged. We understand that the steps we take today can make a meaningful change for future generations.

Our vision of reconciliation is rooted in the five dimensions, and we will actively advocate for the unique rights that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples hold to ensure that there is a shared respect for the continuation of First Nations peoples and cultures into the future. We understand that, in order to build a better future, we need to acknowledge the past and to continue encouraging historical acceptance to ensure that the wrongs of the past are never repeated. We will continue providing children with experiences that help them gain a better understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives. We will continue providing opportunities to learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our OSHC service, supporting institutional integrity and create meaningful learning opportunities for all children, staff, families and the wider community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives. We will continue establishing and building relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, engaging with and learning about First Nations’ cultures and connection to Country.