Public Commitment to the Cultural Safety of Aboriginal Children

PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO THE CULTURAL SAFETY OF ABORIGINAL CHILDREN 

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Edward Street Preschool is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children

We are committed to:

  • actively supporting and facilitating participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, young people and their families within our service
  • the safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal children
  • providing an educational program that strengthens Aboriginal children’s culture and identity 
  • actively supporting and encouraging Aboriginal children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights 
  • supporting Aboriginal children and their families to identify as Aboriginal without fear of retribution or questioning
  • supporting Aboriginal children to maintain connection to their kinship ties, land and country
  • supporting Aboriginal children to be taught their cultural heritage by Elders
  • facilitating regular training and education on Aboriginal cultural and cultural safety
  • establishing policies, procedures, systems and processes to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment and meet the needs of Aboriginal children, young people and their families.