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The resource will help students understand the links between Australian banks, global development, and the practice of land grabs.
See ResourceNational Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a chance for all of us to take renewed action to spark a change in our schools, workplaces and communities—no matter how big or small. Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. The theme for NRW 2016 is Our History, Our Story, Our Future. In this […]
See ResourceGiven that reconciliation is a collective, collaborative journey, it is important to foster opportunities for all children to be engaged with planning and implementing reconciliation initiatives. This activity provides some ideas for children’s engagement.
See ResourceInvolve children to think and talk about the ways different sets of rights work together to tackle prejudice, encourage respect ensure the rights of all people, regardless of their background, are met with equality and equity. To do this, use the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Building Belonging: A toolkit for early childhood educators on cultural […]
See ResourceThe aim of this activity is to build an early awareness that it is important to engage with a range of different perspectives and ‘truths’. You will use some simple but engaging optical illusions to help illustrate the point that there are often multiple sides to a single story. This includes stories that concern them […]
See ResourceBlack Mist Burnt Country introduces secondary school students to the secret nuclear testing programme conducted by the British government in Australia, between 1952 and 1963. Produced by Burrinja and developed by the History Teachers Association of Victoria for the award-winning national touring exhibition Black Mist Burnt Country. The resource provides stimulus for discussions on land […]
See ResourceThis curriculum resource is based on an SBS Learn resource, developed in partnership with Reconciliation Australia. It is shaped around six short clips from the documentary film, We Don’t Need a Map. As well as exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander understandings of, and relationships to, the Southern Cross constellation, We Don’t Need a Map […]
See ResourceIn celebration of National Youth Week in 2016 and 2017, SBS teamed up with the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and Department of Social Services (DSS) to give young people the chance to share their story on national television. 15- to 24-year olds across the country were invited to submit a video entry about their […]
See ResourceNational Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a chance for all of us to take renewed action to spark a change in our schools, workplaces and communities—no matter how big or small. Each year Reconciliation Australia selects a different theme to celebrate NRW. The theme for NRW 2016 is Our History, Our Story, Our Future. In this […]
See ResourceOur History, Our Story, Our Future is derived from The State of Reconciliation in Australia report, which asks all Australians to reflect on our national identity, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and rights in our nation’s story.
See ResourceProduced by SBS in collaboration with Butchulla artist Fiona Foley and academic Larissa Behrendt, K’gari is an innovative, interactive documentary that debunks one of Australia’s first fake news stories by exposing the largely untold Aboriginal version of events. This activity encourages students to explore the K’gari interactive and work their way through a series of […]
See ResourceThis is a comprehensive activity put together by the Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA) that encourages students to develop a respect for, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols used in the community, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
See ResourceStudents examine the cultural competence continuum and identify situations in their own lives or Australia’s history that reflect the various levels of competence. In doing so, they reflect on where they believe they are personally situated on a cultural competence continuum.
See ResourceThrough an incursion or excursion, students learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Country on which their school is situated, and about other culturally significant sites in their local area.
See ResourceIn this activity, with the support of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, students work together to create a shared artwork to display at their school. This artwork will help to visibly demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and serve as a reminder of the importance of coming together in positive […]
See ResourceCaring for Country/place and looking after the lands, seas and skies on which one lives and learns is everyone’s responsibility. It’s important to acknowledge that there are many different ways to take and share responsibility for caring for Country that may seem like small steps, but which hold big significance. Learning from Aboriginal and Torres […]
See ResourceIn this activity, students will explore what Country/place means to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They watch the Play school episode ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ to help them to understand the significance of Country/place and to build a personal sense of responsibility for respecting the environment around them. Students are encouraged to become aware of […]
See ResourceThis activity aims to raise students’ awareness of the idea that including all people equally doesn’t necessarily result in including all people equitably. It encourages critical thinking about the distinct roles that equality and equity play in inclusive policies and practices.
See ResourceThe ABC Right Wrongs platform shares primary and archival resources to provide a holistic view of life before, during and after 27 May 1967. The platform was created to provide public access to personal stories, opinions and historical recordings of what happened, while asking viewers how far we have come since 1967. Right Wrongs can […]
See ResourceInvesting in teachers is vital for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 – the global goal on education. Yet there are still not enough teachers to support the education of all children around the world. These resources empower young people to influence their MPs and the Government to lead the G7 countries to recruit […]
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