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All in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and Histories

Caring for Country

Caring for Country

Civic engagement with Kirli Saunders on looking after local Country.

First Nations book list​

First Nations book list​

Thought-provoking picture books to explore First Nations perspectives.

First Nations classroom connections

First Nations classroom connections

Support students to meaningfully engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

Civic engagement with Corey Tutt

Civic engagement with Corey Tutt

Explore the lives of First Nations people creating change through STEM.

Civic engagement with Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson

Civic engagement with Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson

Get students involved in Reconciliation Week with these activity ideas.

Listen

Listen

Explore how we can be more inclusive.

Indigenous rights and freedoms – an experience of democracy

Indigenous rights and freedoms – an experience of democracy

Tells the stories of Old Parliament House from a First Nations perspective.

Welcome to Country

Welcome to Country

Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities.

We are Australians

We are Australians

Explore what it means to be an Australian citizen.

Finding our heart

Finding our heart

Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.

Dreaming soldiers

Dreaming soldiers

Consider a First Nations' perspective on the Anzac story.

Marnti Warajanga – A Walk Together

Marnti Warajanga – A Walk Together

Learn about the First Nations' experience of democracy.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Hear the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and her work towards First Nations rights and freedoms.

Janine Haines

Janine Haines

Hear the story of the first woman leader of a political party in Australia.

HansART – Interpreting Hansard records

HansART – Interpreting Hansard records

Explore parliamentary debates from the last 100 years of records.

Searching for Significance

Searching for Significance

This teacher-facilitated program connects students with significant places in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Franklin River Workshop

Franklin River Workshop

Students explore conservation issues as they examine objects from both sides of the Franklin River debate.

Behind the Lines

Behind the Lines

Students unpack the role of political cartoons, explore techniques and develop their media literacy skills.

First Nations Rights and Freedoms

First Nations Rights and Freedoms

Hear the stories of significant First Nations Australians who have worked to create democratic change.

Drawn Together

Drawn Together

Using political cartoons, students develop their critical thinking and media skills.