Teaching resources

Anti-racism activities (years 3-12)

Student working on tablet with stylis

Lesson ideas

Lesson ideas which can be used independently or to support existing curriculum and anti-racism education initiatives.

Focus on the media

Links to media reports relating to racism and multiculturalism. Included is a checklist to guide students’ in critically analysing reports.

Teenage girl and boy having a serious discussion

Cooling conflicts

This drama based program works to empower school students to manage their own conflicts and to become leaders in conflict management in their school communities.

Anti-prejudice activities (years K-2) and all ages

Lesson ideas - K-2

Lesson ideas developed to assist students develop the foundation knowledge and skills needed to counter racism, prejudice, and discrimination.

Computer based activities and virtual excursions

Links to anti-racism resources from external organisations and educational publishers.

Diversity spelt out with scrable pieces

Puzzles and quizzes

Activities which aim to develop students’ general knowledge of Australia’s cultural diversity and history, human rights, racism and discrimination.

Supporting resources

Hands from diverse cultural backgrounds making a heart shape

Wellbeing

Activities to promote student wellbeing for pastoral care/ tutorial groups, Student Representative Councils (SRCs), lunchtime interest groups and extra-curricular activities at schools, pre-schools, after hours school care centres.

Colourful spiral bound notebooks

Curriculum

A quick link to Australian Curriculum outcomes that support anti-racism education and develop intercultural understanding across key learning areas.

people sitting around table writing

School planning

Racism. No way! A Guide for Australian Schools is a document which aims to develop understanding of the nature of racism as well as skills to counter racism in the school context.