Culture, community and children at our heart.

For more than thirty years, Wunanbiri has been a trusted place of learning and belonging for Aboriginal children and families in inner Sydney.

Our story

Founded by community, for community — since 1993

Wunanbiri Preschool Incorporated was established on 12 August 1993 as an Aboriginal community-controlled early learning service. From the beginning, our purpose has been clear: to provide Aboriginal specialist educational and family support through a dedicated preschool program in Alexandria.

Over three decades, generations of local families have trusted Wunanbiri to give their children a warm, culturally grounded and high-quality start to their education. We remain a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, reinvesting everything into the children and families we serve.

Our Mission

To deliver culturally safe, specialist early childhood education and family support that nurtures the identity, wellbeing and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

Our Vision

A community where every Aboriginal child begins school strong, proud and confident — deeply connected to their culture, their family and their future.

Our philosophy

Learning through play, grounded in culture

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued and free to explore. Our play-based approach follows the Early Years Learning Framework while placing Aboriginal culture, language and connection to Country at the centre of every experience.

Culture first — identity and belonging are the foundation of everything we do.
Child-led — we follow children's curiosity and celebrate their strengths.
Family partnership — parents and carers are their child's first and most important teacher.
Community connection — we learn together with Elders and local services.

What guides us

Our values

Respect

We honour culture, Country, Elders, families and every child who walks through our doors.

Belonging

Every child and family should feel seen, safe and at home at Wunanbiri.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to a high standard of care and education for every child.

Community

We are stronger together — with families, Elders and local partners.

Acknowledgement of Country

We walk together on this land

Wunanbiri Aboriginal Preschool acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, learn and play. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia and their enduring connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present.

Accountability

A registered, community-controlled charity

Wunanbiri Preschool Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

1993

Established as an Aboriginal community preschool.

Medium

Registered charity size with the ACNC.

NSW

Operating in New South Wales, Australia.

ABN

71 712 137 968 — verified with the ABR.

Come and see Wunanbiri for yourself

We warmly welcome families to visit, meet our educators and learn how we can support your child.

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