Settlement versus invasion

In this unit students explore how the shared history of First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians can be known, told and contested. Through a historical inquiry, students are introduced to the concept of perspective, and investigate how this concept applies to both the settlement versus invasion debate and January 26/Australia Day debate.

Please keep in mind, you don’t need to be an expert on this topic – we often learn alongside our students.

While this resource has been created so it can be taught in a linear fashion, feel free to start small. You may prefer to select a single activity that connects to what you’re teaching or about to teach. Even small actions can make a big difference.
Australians Together resources are created in collaboration with First Nations cultural advisers.