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Australia as a nation— Race, rights and immigration: A unit of work for the Australian Curriculum, Year 6

by Australian Human Rights Commission | 2014 | Educational Resource
A unit of study focusing on race and racism in Australian history

Unit of study on race, rights and immigration (PDF, 4MB).

 

This unit focuses on Australia’s development as a nation from 1900 onwards, by exploring changing experiences of democracy and citizenship through the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

In this unit, students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the impacts of racism and discrimination, investigate racist and anti-racist actions of citizens and governments, and learn about the lives of ethnic and cultural minorities in Australia.

Students will develop knowledge and understanding about human rights and Australia’s responsibilities to its citizens, particularly groups vulnerable to discrimination.