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Shows the workings of democracy in a local context, e.g., school student election. Through the exploration of preferential voting, students are initiated into the democratic processes of elections, including on how to use persuasive words.
See ResourceThis resource focuses on the historical facts and key milestones in Australia’s history and the people involved in the forging of a democratic country.
See ResourcePoster informs the students about local Australian democratic system and encourages students to become active citizens.
See ResourceDemocracy Matters explores some of most significant facts about Australia’s democratic system, from federation to representative democracy and voting.
See ResourceThese resources will help students critically reflect on the information in campaign posters and create their own
See ResourceThese are instructional materials that orient students of ways and means to express/voice out their concerns on social and political issues. These include Protest, Petitio, Voting, Writing to Your Member, Media Interview
See ResourceThese templates help get the conversation started with students around keywords like democracy, student voice, media literacy and leadership.
See ResourceThis resource is an example of how young people could be actively involved in a democracy by way of letter writing. This is linked with the episode ‘How Can Kids Get Involved’ for primary school students. Aimed at primary and secondary school students, this podcast supports the building up of leadership skills by encouraging political […]
See ResourceWith a focus on the suffragette movement, students come to understand why women had to fight for their rights to suffrage. While it may appear ‘common sense’ now that participation is a given, not long time ago, people had to assert for the majority to see from another sectoral filter, that of women’s lenses, and […]
See ResourceA novel by Meredith Costain based on the ABC series of the same name, follow Cat – a young activist that seeks to speak out and fight the powers that be. There’s just one complication . . . her mum is the Prime Minister. Use this text alongside a series of activities to explore what […]
See ResourceThe resource highlights local politics at the level of the suburb, school and home. In here, students are engaged to examine issues that are much closer to home, access information about their local communities, and analyse ways in which to get involved.
See ResourceThe student becomes acquainted with the processes of law creation and the Shoutfest as a venue for citizens to air their perspectives.
See ResourceFocuses on local issues, particularly on the exercise of democracy within Australia, as most exemplified in the federal elections and representation. Children are given the primary handle of how their voices are represented in the chambers of governance.
See ResourceThe student gets to know Australia’s local history of its struggle for democracy. This unit acquaints primary school students to the workings of a democacry and how active citizenship is part and parcel of this model of governance, therefore, locating themselves in the wider Australian political landscape.
See Resource‘Building Belonging’ is a comprehensive toolkit of early education resources which includes an ebook, song with actions, educator guide, posters and lesson plans. It is focussed on encouraging respect for cultural diversity and tackling racial prejudice in early childhood settings.
See ResourceThis resource is designed to complement the publication Voices of Australia: 30 years since the Racial Discrimination Act. The activities allow for students to share ideas about each other, to explore their own family history and experiences of diversity, discrimination, race relations, friendships and signs of respect. A series of audio files have been developed […]
See ResourceThis resource will help students understand the issues around workplace discrimination. The activities include exploring different types of discrimination can occur at work – including on the basis of race, age, sex and disability – and the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. A video has been developed to complement the resource and activity […]
See ResourceSexual harassment is a significant issue in the Australian community including in schools. Tackling sexual harassment is designed to engage students in an active examination of sexual harassment; its causes, effects and strategies to address it. By understanding their rights and responsibilities, students can work together to identify and address sexual harassment in their school […]
See ResourceChild rights is designed to help students explore the specific rights of children. The activities will enable students to understand the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and what it means for children in Australia. This resource will also help students to develop an understanding of the rights of children in Australian […]
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