Centre Philosophy
- Numdaji Kwei (meaning ‘white mate’) acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the tradition owners of the land on which it stands. We respectfully recognise Elders both past, present and future.
- Provide a warm and welcoming environment that is nurturing, secure and free from bias.
- Each child is respected as a unique competent and capable individual with their own needs experiences, abilities and interests.
- Each child’s gender equality & social justice is respected.
- We foster a mutually respectful partnership with all families; collaborating with all families, acknowledging diversity, religious beliefs and cultural identities.
- We encourage all families & community contribution to the program and within the Centre.
- We provide a holistic program that promotes and extends on all that is advocated within National Quality Framework and The Early Year Learning Framework for Australia.
- We enhance children’s understandings of diverse cultures within our society, country and world around us.
- Educators will be positive role models and respect & embrace others values, perspectives and beliefs.
- A team approach is fostered where all staff are provided with encouragement, support & are respected as individuals, as well as valuable members of Numdaji Kwei Children’s Centre.
- The committee will endeavour to support the ongoing development and growth of the Centre.
- We believe a Play Based approach enriches and fosters children’s interests, curiosity, imagination, confidence and abilities.
- Educators are committed to open communication and ongoing team/self-reflection in their daily practices.
- We provide a balanced and nutritious diet for children through a seasonal and rotating weekly menu.
- We believe in respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through our Program.
- We promote and support sustainable practices as part of our everyday practice. Educators, children and families work together to show respect, care and appreciation for the environment.
