Here at Goodstart East Sydney, our journey toward reconciliation starts with acknowledging Australia’s colonial history and the intergenerational trauma that it has had, and continues to have, on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our commitment to reconciliation stems from a professional and personal commitment to raise awareness about the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures in our learning community. Through this commitment, our team will continue to foster a shared understanding of what it means to create culturally safe and inclusive environments, as well as creating learning environments that acknowledge the significant and personal connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people share with the land, sky, water and family. To support our vision of creating a culturally safe and inclusive environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, children and families, we strive to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives as the heart of our curriculum and allow our educators to engage in professional training to shape their confidence and understanding.
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
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Create Stakeholder List
Family and Community Room
Staff Engagement with RAP
Inclusive Policies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Curriculum Planning
Take Action Against Racism
Celebrate RAP Progress