At Brighton Beach ELC, we acknowledge and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia. We embed reconciliation through discussions and an age appropriate Acknowledgement of Country daily. We ensure to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our program through a variety of activities, including using authentic resources and engaging with elders in our community. Reconciliation for us means recognising the historical – and often intergenerational – injustices and inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since colonisation, but also acknowledging the strengths and resilience shown by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities in the face of discrimination, and to celebrate the continued significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions in shaping a shared sense of national unity and identity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Curriculum Planning
Take Action Against Racism
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Reconciliation Projects
Care for Country
Celebrate Days of National Significance