Our vision for reconciliation at Vale Village Childcare is guided by our centre philosophy statement ‘We are one’.
We embrace unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians, and will build respectful relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We will build a national culture that represents equality and equity, historical acceptance of our shared histories and removal of negative race relations. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We at Vale Village Childcare provide children with a range of learning experiences in a respectful way which enhances children’s knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples heritage's while encouraging connectedness to First Peoples within our centre and broader community, maintaining positive relationships and links to the Wadjuk people, that are respectfully embedded throughout our centres curriculums and daily routines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Take Action Against Racism
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Care for Country
Welcome to Country
Acknowledgement of Country
Curriculum Planning
Celebrate RAP Progress