Vision for Reconciliation
Redeemer Lutheran College affirms reconciliation as a shared and ongoing journey of respect, truth, and partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Lands, Seas, and Skies on which we live, learn, and grow. We pay respect to Elders past and present and recognise the enduring connection of First Nations Peoples to Country, culture, and community.
We acknowledge that the history of First Nations peoples includes experiences of deep grief and dispossession, and we will ensure that our curriculum respectfully embeds truth telling opportunities for staff and students.
Here on Jagera and Turrbal Country, we are surrounded by stories, knowledge, and connections that have existed for thousands of years. We believe wholeheartedly that there is deep bana yirra (good wisdom) in the worlds oldest continuous cultures stories, and that our curriculum and community are only strengthened when they reflect this wisdom.
Guided by our commitment to reconciliation, we seek to nurture a school environment where cultural learning and truth-telling are embraced as essential to building understanding and unity. We celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and honour their contributions to shaping our shared identity and future.
Through education, respectful relationships, and meaningful actions, we strive to create a community where every voice is valued, every story is honoured, and every individual feels a sense of belonging. We acknowledge that we are at the beginning of a learning journey and that to guide our direction, we must listen deeply to First Nations peoples, seek advice and guidance from community, and respond with humility. As we move forward, we acknowledge that this is a path of learning and we are committed to listening more and taking guidance more from First Nations Peoples.
Redeemer Acknowledgement of Country
We begin by acknowledging the Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Lands, Seas, and Skies on which Redeemer Lutheran College stands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples who are with us today. We recognise the continuing importance of connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture, and community. These lands have always been places of learning, and we honor the knowledge, stories, and wisdom that have been shared here for thousands of years.
As we walk together on our reconciliation journey, we commit to listening deeply and learning with humility, acknowledging that reconciliation begins with understanding and respect.
Beyond NAIDOC Week: First Nations Storytelling
Storytelling is such a powerful tradition in First Nations cultures, and a way to share cultural lore and values with others. As part of the 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations at Redeemer, Senior School students sat down with the youngest learners and read First Nations stories. This special reading session helped grow cultural understanding and connections, and built literacy skills for the younger students.
Native Cooking
First Nations chef, Chris Jordan, joined our 2025 Year 12 Hospitality students to show them how to make mocktails using native Australian ingredients such as ooray plum and anise myrtle. Mr Jordan, who is the founder and director of native Australian cuisine business, Three Little Birds, shared his heritage and knowledge. He worked with students to prepare delicious beverages that acknowledge and celebrate our rich culture and the natural resources Australia has to offer.
