Units
These lessons are co-designed with First Nations communities so teachers have access to content direct from Country to classroom.
NAIDOC – VISION: Future Makers
Students explore the concept of ‘vision’ by learning from the past and imagining the future. They investigate key moments of…
NAIDOC – VISION: Lead the Change
Students learn about past and present changemakers, including the legacy of William Cooper and the origins of NAIDOC Week. They…
NAIDOC – LEGACY: The Power of Protest
Students are introduced to the role of protest in shaping society and explore how protest has been used to challenge…
NAIDOC – LEGACY: A Seat at the Table
Students explore the origins of NAIDOC Week, from the 1938 Day of Mourning to the legacy of changemakers like William…
NAIDOC – STRENGTH: Our Shared Histories
Students explore key moments in history through the lens of ‘strength'. Using the ‘Storying our Shared Histories’ timeline, they examine…
NAIDOC – STRENGTH: What does it mean to be strong?
Students explore the idea of strength and how it can take different forms depending on people’s circumstances. They engage in…
The Language of Art
In this unit, students explore the cultural significance of First Nations art as storytelling, communication, and connection to Country with…
Through Whose Eyes? Exploring Storytelling, Perspectives, and Media
In this unit students will watch the Yuin story Two Women and a Dingo, and reflect on how storytelling conveys…
Yarning Circles
This unit explores the cultural significance and contemporary use of Yarning Circles through the teachings of Brinja-Yuin Walbunja Elder Aunty…
Stories of Resilience
Students will explore the impact of government policies through the story of Granny Louisa Pepper-Connolly, as told by her great-great-granddaughter…
Gunyurro: Dance as Resistance, Reclamation, and Healing
Students will explore the significance of "Gunyurro" (Dance) within the Gunaikurnai community. They will learn about the history of imposed…
Guardians of Country: Citizen Science in Action
Students explore Gunaikurnai stories Legend Rock and Borun and Tuk, investigate local wildlife, learn about First Nations conservation, and take…
Borun and Tuk
Students explore the Gunaikurnai Creation story Borun and Tuk told by Hollie Johnson. They investigate local wildlife, and learn about…
Written in the Stars
Students explore the Gunaikurnai Creation story Mother Sky told by Alfie Hudson, learn about First Nations astronomy, identify constellations, and…
Seasonal Calendars
Students explore the Gunaikurnai story Mother Sky to learn about First Nations astronomy, seasonal knowledge, and storytelling. Through film, yarning,…
Work in Western Australia
In this unit, students will explore the history and current issues of Aboriginal labour in Australia. Through personal stories, films,…
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs
In this unit, students will analyse films, conduct online research, and engage in creative writing to explore biographies, autobiographies, and…
Rebels and Trailblazers
In this unit, students investigate the historical injustices faced by First Nations peoples in Australia, including the impacts of systemic…
Life on the Reserve
This unit explores the distinctions between Missions, Reserves, and Stations. Students will engage in research activities and creative writing, investigating…
Wurundjeri Interactive Map
Students will engage with the Birrarung Multi-touch Book and specifically the Wurundjeri Interactive Map to explore significant places on Wurundjeri…
