VISION FOR RECONCILIATION

Our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are acknowledged as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways of our nation; an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are valued, respected and included as influential in building a nation that is equitable to all.

Djerriwarrh Community College is committed to respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures within our classrooms, school grounds and local communities. We will support a learning environment that teaches indigenous histories of Australia and will support a culturally safe learning environment where pride in identity flourishes and the longest living cultures are celebrated.

To reach our vision for reconciliation, we are committed to:
1: Building and maintaining culturally safe, aware and responsive classrooms and curricula.
2: Directly addressing racism.
3: Enriching each student’s knowledge of, and respect for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
4: Supporting meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by valuing, respecting and listening to the voices of families, carers and community organisations.
5: Supporting all students to grow up connected to, and proud of, their cultures.
6: Developing hope and courage through celebrating culture in all its diverse forms.
7: Building a deeper understanding and knowledge of First Nations worldviews amongst students and staff.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Djerriwarrh Community College acknowledges the Wurundjeri – Wathaurong people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our school is located, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.