The Wound
Our History
Why Me?
Our Cultures
My Response
Year 7
Y7 Geography – Values of water
Students explore the importance of water for First Nations Peoples in Australia and the material, cultural and spiritual meanings associated with bodies of water. The impact of colonisation, First Nations water management and struggles for water rights are explored through three case studies.
Y7 Geography – Ethical research of geological events with First Nations Peoples
Y7 Geography – In what ways is water important to First Nations people and societies?
Y7 Geography – Place and liveability
Year 8
Y8 Geography – Landforms, landscapes and Dreaming
Students will explore significant landscapes in Australia and connections to First Nations Dreaming. They’ll consider perspectives about Country and land use and create visitor guides to demonstrate understanding of landscapes and landforms and their significance to First Nations Peoples.
Y8 Geography – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names and meanings
Y8 Geography – Indigenous land management and its cultural value
Y8 Geography – Indigenous cultural landscapes and landforms – degradation and its effects
Y8 Geography – How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have been studied and researched over time
Y8 Geography – Mapping land the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ way
Y8 Geography – Why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples might move to different places
Y8 Geography – Mapping the location of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Year 9
Y9 Geography – Native food production and access
Students explore challenges in native food production and food access within Australia’s biomes. They consider issues within these biomes, as well as management solutions and programs. Students evaluate existing programs for their effectiveness in managing food production and access in Australia.
Y9 Geography – Traditional food sources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Year 10
Y10 Geography – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ approaches to environmental management
Y10 Geography – Geographic information systems and conservation management
Y10 Geography – Differences in wellbeing across Australia for Indigenous populations
Y10 Geography – Initiatives to improve the wellbeing of remote Indigenous communities
Y10 Geography – Ethical Research and Indigenous communities
Australians Together Learning Framework
Take a deep dive into the Learning Framework and explore our vast array of First Nations stories, activities, resources, and more. Curate your own customised learning journey to unlock the truth of our past, prompt reflection about our present, and inspire meaningful action that will bring about a brighter shared future for our nation.
Injustice from the impact of colonisation.
Discover our curated collection of stories, articles and statistics that expose the injustices at the heart of our nation.
Who are Indigenous Australians?
A past that shapes our story as a nation.
Tell stories that many Australians have never heard.
Immerse yourself in stories and articles to understand the connection between our nation’s past and present.
Busting the myth of peaceful settlement
Early missionaries to Australia
The civil rights movement in Australia
What’s it got to do with me?
Examines why this is relevant to every Australian.
Browse articles and stories that explore the ways we’re all connected, and what this means for us as Australians, collectively and individually.
What does this have to do with me?
Australia Day: answers to tricky questions
Everyone has culture. Know about your culture and value the culture of others.
Dive into stories and articles that explore the significance of culture and its role in building a brighter future together.
Welcome to and Acknowledgement of Country
Steps we can take to build a brighter future.
Find inspiration in stories and articles that show even little steps can lead to big change when we do things together.
How do I get the most out of these resources?
The resources are designed to be flexible and modular, working around how you like to teach. You can use the resources exactly as they’re designed, or as a starting point from which to build your own lessons. Make them your own and use them to help you feel more confident in class.
Ready-made resources that save you time and help engage students
Make a difference in your classroom with easy-to-use, ready-made resources that will help your students understand First Nations stories, experiences and perspectives.
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How will Australians Together continue to help me?
Change takes time and we’re here to provide the support you need over the long term. We’re constantly building new resources and we love to hear from educators like you. Feel free to reach out at any point and we can see how we can help. Together we can build a brighter future and a more united Australia for everyone.
Here’s why so many teachers love our resources:
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Our resources include teacher guides and student handouts. - Save you time
Teachers love our resources as they it saves them time when lesson planning and they’re packed full of activities that really engage students. - Authentic learning
Teachers are following our resources’ responsive framework to confidently teach about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives.
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