Carly Donaghey (Senior Policy and Projects Officer, Early Learning Victoria)
[00:01]
Nyernilang Lar is a name that was provided to Early Learning Victoria from Dja Dja Wurrung. It is a Dja Dja Wurrung word - or words, rather - meaning ‘learning place’. And it couldn't more accurately reflect what this place means for the children and staff and families who come here.
Kylie Banks-Broome (Centre Director, Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar)
[00:11]
One of the main reasons we approached the Traditional Owners to assist with naming the centre is to really ensure that First Nations perspectives are embedded - whether it be through the design of the centre itself or also the use of language.
[00:24]
By using language in the name of this centre, we're helping to create a culturally safe place for families to come. It's really opened up dialogue for us between the Traditional Landowners, the families that are here, and the educators.
[00:35]
And we've been able to build a really trusting and secure relationship that we can really build off to be able to start to move forward.
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