Certified
not for profit
Enrolling now | All Enquiries: talk2us@communityxchange.com.au or 0450 601 484
Community Preschool for 3 to 5 year olds
supported by
COMMUNITYXCHANGE
combining culture, knowledge, skills, and experience to create change
A COMMUNITY & FAMILY MEETING PLACE
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We respect collective custodianship by traditional owners and keepers of Country and cultural knowledge.
All key decision-making processes will be made with the Council of Elders.
As a self-governed school we will be financially supported by the community so all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can attend.
To be self sustaining we require active family engagement and support from every community member.
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COMMITMENT TO CULTURE AND LEARNING
We embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spirituality, philosophy, culture, beliefs and knowledge throughout our day.
We address the principles, practices and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework.
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We respect the individual needs of each child and prepare Individual Learning Plans.
We will ensure our young people become intrinsically motivated lifelong learners.
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Our children will experience success, respect and well being.
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We will maintain a strong sense of social justice.
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We will encourage active contribution to community and society.
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We will empower the childrens voice, build a sense of ownership, belonging and identity.

MEET THE TEAM - ELDERS & COUNCIL MEMBERS

UNCLE WES MARNE
In Memory
Mt Druitt Elder, Bigamul man,
and an Elders Council Member

FRAN MCCARTHY
Educator and CommunityXchange Founder
Director

MANFRED SCHROEDER
IT Specialist and CommunityXchange Founder
Director

UNCLE GREG SIMMS
He has ties to the Gundungurra
and Gadigal people of the
Darug Nation and
is an Elders Council Member

KAREN ISAACS
Aboriginal Teacher and Cultural Leader, CommunityXchange Founder
EXTENDED TEAM & MANAGEMENT
We are a close working team of Elders, Aboriginal and Specialist educators, and administrators working together to build a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Meeting Place, Pre-School and School in Mt. Druitt, Western Sydney.
This Meeting Place is self governed with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Western Sydney and will provide a community gathering place for ongoing family support.

LUA PELLIGRINI
A proud Wiradjuri woman who grew up on Darug country, studying at UNSW and is Chairperson of the NSW Youth Advisory Council.
Director

jAYARNA- lEE TIGHE
A Field Officer at Aboriginal Legal Service Care & Protection / Family Law Practice
Director

JOANNE HORTON
Works directly with families in their homes under the state’s Aboriginal Families as Teachers program
Director