This week is National Reconciliation Week (NRW) and the theme for 2019 is ‘Grounded in Truth – Walk Together with Courage’. NRW 2019 acts as a reminder to all Australians that we should all strive towards reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians, and that it is the shared responsibility of … Continue reading “Reconciliation at your service: Practical steps for recognising and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and peoples”
ACECQA’s National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone shares her insight into National Quality Framework topics of interest. August 4 is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. This is an important chance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate their children, and for non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to reflect on how they acknowledge, … Continue reading “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day”
Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are formal statements of commitment to reconciliation that provide a framework for actively valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. But how can your service’s RAP also allow you to effectively engage with the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the three Exceeding NQS themes? Reconciliation Australia talks to … Continue reading “Developing Narragunnawali Reconciliation Action Plans and Exceeding the National Quality Standard”
ACECQA’s National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone provides insight into National Quality Framework topics of interest. Inclusion involves taking into account all children’s social, cultural and linguistic diversity including learning styles, abilities, disabilities, gender, family circumstances and geographic location in curriculum decision-making processes. (Early Years Learning Framework, p.24; Framework for School Age Care, p.41) During 2018, ACECQA … Continue reading “Breaking down inclusion barriers and myths”
ACECQA’s National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone provides insight into National Quality Framework topics of interest. Meaningful engagement and collaboration between education and care community members strengthen quality outcomes for children. Practice that is informed by meaningful engagement with families and/or the community is also one of three themes that need to be demonstrated by services to … Continue reading “‘It takes a village to raise a child’: The role of community – Part 5”
ACECQA’s National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone provides insight into National Quality Framework topics of interest. We know a comprehensive process of critical reflection, self-assessment and evaluation, along with a commitment to continuous quality improvement, is essential in contributing to and enhancing quality outcomes for children. But how often do we take time to reflect on the effectiveness … Continue reading “The cycle of self-assessment and continuous improvement: What do you need to consider? Part 1”
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During June/July, We Hear You will be featuring a special three-part series exploring critical reflection – ‘Uncovering the layers of reflective practice’. In the final instalment, we wrap up the series by considering the way self-reflection informs continuous improvement and the practical strategies for creating a service culture that supports it. Part 3: Reflection to … Continue reading “Uncovering the layers of reflective practice: Part 3”
ACECQA’s National Education Leader, Rhonda Livingstone provides insight into National Quality Framework topics of interest. Reconciliation is about improving relationships between Australian Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. Educators have the potential to make a significant difference in reconciliation through their work with children, families and the community. Working towards reconciliation involves commitment to … Continue reading “Reconciliation, what is it?”
In the lead up to NAIDOC Week (5 – 12 July 2015), National Education Leader Rhonda Livingstone discusses our shared responsibility to contribute to National Reconciliation. As educators we have the potential to make a significant difference in National Reconciliation through our programs, practices and relationships, with the guidance of the National Quality Framework (NQF). Cultures … Continue reading “Be part of Reconciliation”
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