Media and meaning making
Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.

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This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
Hear stories about Ben Chifley's time in office and visit the rooms he worked in.
How the statue of King George V found its home.
A rallying cry: 'It's time'.
The role of political parties in Australia
Explore the role of media in our democracy.
Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.
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