Digital savvy citizens
Support young people to become empowered media literate citizens through a range of engaging activities.
This matrix is filled with creative ideas and links to high-quality media literacy resources.
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This matrix is filled with creative ideas and links to high-quality media literacy resources.
Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.
Personal writing from PM Alfred Deakin.
Pocket-sized cylindrical boxes for matches, were popular in Australia and New Zealand in the early 1900s.
Learn how a change is made to the Constitution through a double majority vote.
Students share their opinions on media and the news.
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