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Celebrating Australian Citizenship

Australian Citizenship Day – 17 Sept.

Australian citizenship day occurs each year on 17 September. It is a special day to reflect on being an Australian citizen.Australian citizenship is more than a legal status. It is our common bond that represents our shared democratic beliefs and

UN International Youth Day 2018

International Youth Day 2018

Youth need safe spaces where they can come together, engage in activities related to their diverse needs and interests, participate in decision making processes and freely express themselves. While there are many types of spaces, safe spaces ensure the dignity

NAIDOC Week past winners

NAIDOC Week 8 -15 July 2018

Under the theme - Because of her, we can! - NAIDOC Week 2018 will be held nationally from Sunday 8 July and continue through to Sunday 15 July.Statement by National NAIDOC Co-Chairs Dr Anne Martin & Mr Ben Mitchell... NAIDOC

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Students speak out against bullying

This Cooling Conflicts program at Lurnea High School been designed by experienced educators informed by conflict mediation theory.Watch the video below where students talk about the program at Lurnea High School.https://vimeo.com/245111138Related video: Teachers talk about the program at Lurnea High

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Roads to Refuge

The Roads to Refuge website is designed to give students, teachers and the community access to relevant, factual and current information about refugees.Click the images below to find out more. Who is a refugee?A refugee is a person who has

Regugee Week 2018 poster

Refugee Week 17-23 June 2018

Refugee Week is a great opportunity to show your school welcomes refugees and the contributions they make to our communities. The theme this year is #WithRefugeesThe Refugee Council of Australia make a number of resources available to the public who

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Resource: Refugees welcome here

'Refugees welcome here’ is an interactive resource to promote Refugee Week within your school community.'Refugees welcome here' is an online learning resource that guides students to learn about the journeys taken by refugees to reach Australia and the ways that

School children waving harmony day flags in front of wall with writing: Everyone belongs

Harmony Day – 21 Mar. 2018

Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.Held every year on 21 March, the Day aims to engage