 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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