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Catherine tells the class about the Stolen Generations and all learn the importance of rights and responsibilities. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

A neighbour takes advantage of Catherine, who learns the right to be protected from exploitation. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

The children appreciate different cultures. Discrimination against Reema over her hijab is resolved. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Morko and his dad are struggling at home. The children learn about the right to a basic standard of living. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Kate sees the dentist with a bad toothache and learns about regular dental care and healthy eating. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Tom is angry when his father insists he do tutoring instead of soccer, but learns that adults can decide what's best. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Kate looks after her younger brothers while her mother works, but soon learns about the right to education. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Tom is bullied by Morko, but asks for help and they all learn about the right to be protected from harm. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Tom is angry when Kate reads his diary. The children learn about the right to have their privacy respected. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

When Vin is treated unfairly because of his beginner's English, the children learn the right to be treated fairly. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

The magic of positive self-talk is seen in practice. Improvements are noticed by the teacher. After the encouragement of her friends who remind her to use her positive 'me messages', Catherine triumphs in an important race. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Kate is struggling with her own issues. After being challenged by Mench about her love of junk food, she teases Tom. Tom recognises that she is hurt and shares the black box with her. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Catherine's friend Tom is having difficulties in class, too. He is terrified of public speaking and doubts the worth of his ideas. Catherine explains how the 'black box' worked for her, and she passes it to him with ideas about how he can conquer his problems. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Catherine's confidence has been dented after getting something wrong in class. Subsequent teasing has made her sad. Mench shows her how to use positive self-talk by using 'the black box' and 'me messages' to gain the strength to try again. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.