It has been many years of work to get to this point with numerous staff, Department of Education partnerships, and community partnerships playing their part in its success. A significant reason to the long-term success of this work is also due to the authentic and meaningful connections that we have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and community members.
We are dedicated to providing enriching environmental education day visit programs for kindergarten to Year 12, Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre (Department of Education) fosters a deep appreciation for nature and inspires caring for Country. The transformative programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures alongside Science and Sustainability.
Recognising the high impact achieved by targeting the early years, Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre have developed many initiatives that support students, educators and the community to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. This includes developing a ‘Bush Kindy. It’s Deadly!’ kindergarten program, leading professional development for early childhood educators, and establishing powerful partnerships within the Department of Education as well as with the community. By building capability in others and by fostering secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre aims to build positive communities of the future.
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