By Ewen McRae
A newly opened childcare centre will embrace National Reconciliation Week this Saturday as part of a family day.
Nino Early Learning Adventures in Melton will hold its family day on June 1, complete with a presentation from local indigenous elders, welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
A centre spokesperson said it was a great chance to engage with the whole community in an important week.
“There’s quite a large indigenous community in the area, so it’s a great chance to bring National Reconciliation Week activities into our family day,” they said.
“It ties in a lot of the things we’re trying to do and gives us a chance to show the whole community what we’re all about.
“We’ll do activities with the kids throughout the week around reconciliation week, and then on the day people can come and enjoy everything that we will have.”
The open day at the Reserve Road centre will also include an animal farm, face-painting, barbecue and tours of the centre.
The centre currently has 128 children and a growing community around it.
“Melton is different to a lot of the centres closer to the city – it just feels more communal,” the spokesperson said.
The open day will run from 10am-1pm on Saturday, June 1. Details: ninoela.com.au/family-fun-day-melton
