Aboriginal business is everyone’s business.

Being culturally responsive is the responsibility of every employee—and every member of our school community—in both our working and learning environments. At Karrendi, we are committed to the principles of the Culturally Responsive Framework, which outlines how we can all contribute to creating spaces where Aboriginal people can work, learn, and truly thrive.

Cultural responsiveness is a journey. It involves ongoing critical reflection, where we deepen our knowledge, attitudes, and understanding of the diverse histories and cultures of Aboriginal people. It sits at the centre of inclusion, safety, and the wellbeing of everyone working and learning across our department.

We recognise that building cultural responsiveness isn’t a destination, but a continuous learning journey. For some, this may be challenging. It might require us to unlearn, and then to relearn. It’s important that we all see ourselves as learners—ready to reposition ourselves, embrace new knowledge, and allow it to shape our actions, values, attitudes, and behaviours.

Through this commitment and the establishment of Karrendi’s first ever Reflect RAP (2026), we contribute meaningfully to reconciliation—ensuring our school not only celebrates the diversity of First Nations' cultures, but also actively supports equity, truth-telling, and shared decision making. Our RAP signifies how far we have come, and also marks the beginning of a deeper, ongoing commitment to working together in partnership, with honesty, respect, and understanding.

We invite all members of our school community to join us on our Reflect RAP journey by participating in activities, sharing your ideas, and working together to strengthen cultural understanding and reconciliation at Karrendi Primary School.