CHILD AND CULTURAL SAFETY | occasionalchildcare

Kew and North Balwyn Playcentre is committed to the rights of all children to feel safe, and be safe at all times, including:

promoting the cultural safety of Aboriginal children
promoting the cultural safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
promoting the safety of children with a disability
promoting the (right to) safety of trans and gender diverse children and their families in ECEC settings
ensuring that LGBTIQ+ children and families feel included

Kew and North Balwyn Playcentre 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.