A resource for celebrating Australia’s First Nations Peoples, who form the oldest living Cultures in the world.

A classroom resource exploring the rights of First Nations Australians, with information, case studies and learning tasks.

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principles: Subsidiarity and Participation.
4 mins

Learn about Cool Burning / Carbon Farming through the work of Caritas Australia's partner, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.

Learn about Cool Burning / Carbon Farming through the work of Caritas Australia's partner, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.

Definition and history of the Stolen Generations for upper primary and secondary students with a case study and discussion prompts.

A one page poster which links the experience of First Australians and Subsidiarity.

A photo story book about Shirley from the Philippines.

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Activities included.

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Activities included.

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Learning activities included.

Caritas Australia supported Shirley to train as an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. 
Approx. 5 mins

Caritas Australia supported Shirley to train as an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. 6 mins

A Wagilak woman, Janice is a traditional dancer who has worked to support her community to generate income and employment, while keeping culture alive.

Janice is a traditional dancer who tells her family’s stories through movements handed down over generations. 

This short film shares Tereesa's story and the support of the Baabayn Aboriginal Coporation.

Tereesa's Story, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

Tereesa's Story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator.

Activities and a case study about Janice, a First Nations Australian woman working at the Djilpin Aboriginal Arts Corporation.

A case study featuring Janice from Australia with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.