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Students make a social justice action plan. Photo credit: Caritas Australia

School resources

Social and ecological justice resources for teachers. 

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Caritas Food Security In Our World - Secondary Lessons

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of food insecurity and hunger in our world.

Pdf 1.9 MB

Stolen Generations - Upper Primary and Secondary

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

Pptx 8.6 MB

Disaster Risk Reduction - Primary Lesson Activities

Activities for students consider disaster risk reduction.

Pdf 1.7 MB

Petitions and the Australian Government - Upper Primary and Secondary

A PowerPoint slide explaining the purpose, function and influence of petitions in the Australian Government.

Pptx 31.8 MB

Making a Tippy Tap

Students learn about a simple handwashing device called a tippy tap and construct their own.

Pdf 537.1 KB

Problem and Solution Tree

A template to explore the problems and solutions of a social justice issue. Suitable for upper primary and secondary students.

Pdf 332.4 KB

Case Study - Shirley (Philippines) - Lower Primary

A photo story book about Shirley from the Philippines.

Pdf 5.8 MB

Case Study - Shirley (Philippines) - Middle Primary

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

Pdf 2.1 MB

Case Study - Shirley (The Philippines) - Upper Primary

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

Pdf 1.6 MB

Case Study - Oliva (Tanzania) - Secondary

A story about Oliva, a woman living in Tanzania who learnt how to read and write, and now teaches others. Learning activities included. 

Pdf 919.7 KB

Case Study - Halima (Bangladesh) - Secondary

A story of Halima who is raising her two children in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Learning activities included.

Pdf 637.7 KB

Video - Shirley (Philippines)

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

Video - Thandolwayo (Zimbabwe) Primary school version

Thandolwayo and her community now have access to clean water. 6 mins

Video - Shirley (Philippines) Primary version

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

Video - Caritas Australia (Primary)

An introduction video to Caritas Australia featuring stories from Project Compassion. 8 mins

Make Hunger History Information - Primary

An information PPT for primary schools to introduce the Make Hunger History campaign.

Pptx 33.9 MB

All Board Games

Learn about Caritas programs through playing seven different board games. Have fun!

Pdf 7.8 MB

A Day in the Life - Janice (Australia)

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

Water Walk - Simulation (Years 3-8)

A simulation game for Years 3–8 as they explore living without easy access to water.

Pdf 3 MB

Thandolwayo - Zimbabwe Case Studies (Primary)

Case Study with accompanying worksheets and classroom activities.

Pdf 4.3 MB