Embedding culture at Yappera

Yappera Children’s Service recognises that culture forms the foundation of children’s learning, and this principle is embedded throughout the delivery of their education programs, practices and resources. Each child enrolled at Yappera has a cultural education plan customised to meet their individual needs. This helps every child feel a sense of belonging and connection to their culture. Yappera also collaborates with various services, including local government and Aboriginal groups in the region, to ensure they are best placed to offer a strong connection to culture and community.

A significant proportion of Yappera’s staff are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, which ensures cultural content remains consistent across all their programs. This also means that all operations, protocols, practices and decision-making link back to culture, child-first perspectives, and family values.