The Wound
Our History
Why Me?
Our Cultures
My Response
Key Dates and Topics
F–2 Kirsten Banks
Download our ‘Kirsten Banks’ story and student activities for Foundation to Year 2 to recognise the achievements of a remarkable Wiradjuri astronomer and science communicator. This ‘Learn and Do’ resource tells the story of Kirsten Banks – scientist of the stars.
Y3–6 Kirsten Banks
Download our ‘Kirsten Banks’ fact sheet and student activities for Years 3 to 6 to recognise the achievements of a dedicated Wiradjuri astronomer and science communicator. This ‘Learn and Do’ resource tells the story of Kirsten Banks – scientist of the stars.
Y7–10 Kirsten Banks
Download our ‘Kirsten Banks’ fact sheet and student activities for Years 7 to 10 to recognise the achievements of a dedicated Wiradjuri astronomer and science communicator. This ‘Learn and Do’ resource tells the story of Kirsten Banks – scientist of the stars.
Year 1
Y1 Science & HASS – Observing and living with the seasons
Year 2
Y2 Science & Media Arts – Patterns in astronomy
Students explore how cultural stories of First Nations Peoples of Australia describe the patterns in the changing positions of the sun, moon and stars. Students recognise that astronomers use patterns of movement of celestial objects in the sky.
Year 5
Y5 Science – Indigenous stories of the night sky
Year 6
Y6 Science & Visual Arts – Learning from sky Country
Students learn about First Nation Peoples knowledges of the sky and the ways observing the night sky can inform ways of timekeeping. They view stories, pictures, dance and petroglyphs to develop their understanding of sky Country and better understand its significance to First nations people.
Y6 Science – Habitats, change and survival
This unit explores the relationship between habitats and survival of living things and how the knowledges of First Nations Peoples about Country allowed different species to thrive for millennia. Students investigate changing physical conditions by creating their own experiment.
Year 7
Y7 Drama – The spaces between
In this Y7–8 unit, students engage with First Nations Peoples’ knowledges, stories and art to challenge their thinking about the dramatic element of ‘space’. Students investigate how the spaces between bodies and objects can create meaning and how cultural appreciation can enhance their theatre-making.
Y7 Science – The cycles of Earth and space
Year 8
Y8 Drama – The spaces between
In this Y7–8 unit, students engage with First Nations Peoples’ knowledges, stories and art to challenge their thinking about the dramatic element of ‘space’. Students investigate how the spaces between bodies and objects can create meaning and how cultural appreciation can enhance their theatre-making.
Year 10
Y10 Science – Exploring First Nations knowledges of celestial bodies
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.
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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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