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We Can Support You To Talk About Race Relations In Your Classroom

Every Wingaru Kids lesson supports an understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives. The following lessons talk directly to racism, stereotyping & cultural bias. 

1967 Referendum
Looks at discriminatory items in the Australian Constitution and the political movement that fought for, and won, changes via a national referendum.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

​Acknowledgement of Country
Encourages appreciation of diversity by exploring some Aboriginal names for country and why we acknowledge this.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

Adam Goodes
Discusses the contribution of Adam Goodes as both a sportsman, a role model, and a campaigner against racism.
Lesson Category: Contact

​Anzacs - Indigenous Veterans
Studies Indigenous veterans and the discrimination and hardship they faced before and after fighting for their country in overseas conflicts.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

Aussie Identity
Investigates stereotypes in the portrayal of the Australian identity
Lesson Category: Modern Life

Cathy Freeman
Discusses the contribution of Cathy Freeman as both a sportsperson and a role model.
Lesson Category: Contact

Constitutional Recognition
Looks at the arguments for and against reform of Australia’s Constitution so that it is fair to all Australians.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

David Unaipon
Considers how David Unaipon’s public role challenged the negative stereotypes held about Indigenous People at that time.
Lesson Category: Contact

Democracy & Truth Telling
Looks at what truths need to be told to foster positive race relations in our democracy.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

Discrimination
Discusses types of racism and explores techniques to help stop it.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

​Fair Skin Black Fella
Looks at the impact of stereotypes about skin colour.
Lesson Categories: Modern Life

Maria Lock
Explores the incredible story of a Darug woman who, at a time when both women and Aboriginal people had few rights, triumphed through her resilience.
Lesson Category: Contact

​NSW Freedom Ride
Introduces to the concepts of racism, segregation and political action.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Explores Oodgeroo’s writing and campaigning against discriminatory government practices at that time.
Lesson Category: Contact

Reconciling the Past
Explores the history of multiculturalism in Australia.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

​Racism. It Stops With Me
Helps students identify how racism is a form of discrimination and suggests ways they can counter it.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

Stereotypes
Challenges stereotypes by encouraging students to consider who they might have a bias against and why that might be the case.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

Stolen Girl
Provides an understanding of the Stolen Generation and the lasting impact of the government decision to forcibly remove children from their homes and communities.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

The National Apology
The apology acknowledged the existence and the impacts of the Stolen Generation.
Lesson Category: Political Issues

Treaty
Investigates the lack of a Treaty between colonisers and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

​Voice: Uluru Statement from the Heart
In 2017, the Uluru Statement from the Heart demanded constitutional reform on three points: voice, truth, and treaty.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

What is NAIDOC Week?
Explains the origin and purpose of NAIDOC Week while exploring strategies to respect and value diversity.
Lesson Category: Modern Life

​Based on a Watch-Play-Learn format, each lesson includes a video, digital activities, comprehensive curriculum-aligned lesson plan & printable support material.

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