A young family is left on the street
3:39

A young family is left on the street

Clip from Mabo

Civics and Citizenship

9-10
11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
Bonita and Koiki's son accidentally ingests some kerosene and they must take him to the town hospital. After their son is released, the young family must find somewhere to ...

Bonita and Koiki's son accidentally ingests some kerosene and they must take him to the town hospital. After their son is released, the young family must find somewhere to sleep for the night, awaiting the morning train. All the hotels refuse to let the young indigenous family hire a room. After work the next day, Eddie takes a small stand against the endemic racism Indigenous people face.

Robyn meets respected elder Mr Eddy
2:39

Robyn meets respected elder Mr Eddy

Clip from Tracks

English

9-10
11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
Conflicted by her action killing three wild bulls, Robyn finds a depleted riverbank. Before long, four Indigenous men arrive, and they share a meal, discussing Robyn's ...

Conflicted by her action killing three wild bulls, Robyn finds a depleted riverbank. Before long, four Indigenous men arrive, and they share a meal, discussing Robyn's journey. As Robyn prepares to set out along the road, one of the elders tells her she needs a guide to help her navigate through the sacred country. Respected elder Mr Eddy generously offers to guide her.

Observing marine life
3:29

Observing marine life

Clip from Behind The News Specials

Science

3-4
5-6
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
This video has closed captioning
A group of students takes a trip to learn about local marine life by taking part in some marine science research and speaking with some indigenous people about the habitat and ...

A group of students takes a trip to learn about local marine life by taking part in some marine science research and speaking with some indigenous people about the habitat and creatures that live there. By the end of the trip, many seem excited at the idea of becoming a marine scientist!

Segregation, unions and workers rights
2:54

Segregation, unions and workers rights

Clip from Mabo

History

7-8
9-10
11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
Eddie makes it to Western Australia and begins working on the railway. In a letter, Eddie tells his parents about his new life. Eddie attends an all-white union meeting; in an ...

Eddie makes it to Western Australia and begins working on the railway. In a letter, Eddie tells his parents about his new life. Eddie attends an all-white union meeting; in an attempt to ensure other Indigenous and Islander workers get a fair go. That afternoon, Eddie join his white colleagues for an after work drink but is told to "go out the back".

Self-discovery, heritage and respect
8:30

Self-discovery, heritage and respect

Clip from Yolngu Boy

Indigenous Australians

7-8
9-10
11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
Returning to the water, Milika, Botj and Lorrpu find a campsite. Inside the camp they notice evidence of disrespectful occupants. Stealing the camp's boat, the boys work ...

Returning to the water, Milika, Botj and Lorrpu find a campsite. Inside the camp they notice evidence of disrespectful occupants. Stealing the camp's boat, the boys work together to catch their first turtle. After eating it, Lorrpu places pieces of shell and bones into the fire. Lorrpu explains it is in respect of the old people. As they walk across country Botj begins singing their song line. Together they embrace their journey and rediscover Yolngu knowledge.

Eddie faces intense cross-examination
5:19

Eddie faces intense cross-examination

Clip from Mabo

Indigenous Australians

7-8
9-10
11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature
In Court the defence cross-examines Eddie 'Koiki' and his paternal line as a Mabo man, citing evidence from the Aboriginal identity card prepared by the Ministry for ...

In Court the defence cross-examines Eddie 'Koiki' and his paternal line as a Mabo man, citing evidence from the Aboriginal identity card prepared by the Ministry for Aboriginal Affairs. Outside the courtroom, Eddie sees Paddy Killoran who tries to diminish Eddie's fight by suggesting his father would be ashamed. Back in court, Eddie faces intense questioning designed to invalidate his heritage and discredit his cause.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley transforms Australian sport
8:23

Evonne Goolagong Cawley transforms Australian sport

Clip from Australia: The Story of Us

Indigenous Australians

9-10
11-12
Classification: Parental GuidanceClassification: Parental Guidance
This video has closed captioning
Leading sports figures discuss how Evonne Goolagong's success at Wimbledon changed Australian tennis and sport.

Leading sports figures discuss how Evonne Goolagong's success at Wimbledon changed Australian tennis and sport.

Nyungar terms for body parts in the park
3:20

Nyungar terms for body parts in the park

Clip from Waabiny Time

Indigenous Australians

F
1-2
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
Learn Nyungar terms for the body in the context of playing in the park in this Use It segment.

Learn Nyungar terms for the body in the context of playing in the park in this Use It segment.

Kakadu's Mountford songline rock art
2:50

Kakadu's Mountford songline rock art

Clip from Going Places With Ernie Dingo

Indigenous Australians

7-8
9-10
Classification: Not ClassifiedClassification: Not Classified
Kakadu National Park tour guide Trevor Wie takes Ernie Dingo to the Mountford rock art site in Arnhem Land and interprets the songlines.

Kakadu National Park tour guide Trevor Wie takes Ernie Dingo to the Mountford rock art site in Arnhem Land and interprets the songlines.

NAIDOC Week a time for moort (family)
2:47

NAIDOC Week a time for moort (family)

Clip from Waabiny Time

Indigenous Australians

F
1-2
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
Waabiny Time reveals that NAIDOC Week is a time that moort (family) gather to koort kwobikin (celebrate) Aboriginal culture, and describe a number of other Nyungar terms.

Waabiny Time reveals that NAIDOC Week is a time that moort (family) gather to koort kwobikin (celebrate) Aboriginal culture, and describe a number of other Nyungar terms.

Waabiny Time: Using our Body
3:20

Waabiny Time: Using our Body

Clip from Waabiny Time

Indigenous Australians

F
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
This clip looks at the different functions of the body - legs, arms, eyes, hands, ears, mouth, feet

This clip looks at the different functions of the body - legs, arms, eyes, hands, ears, mouth, feet

Waabiny Time: Looking after your body
2:02

Waabiny Time: Looking after your body

Clip from Waabiny Time

Indigenous Australians

F
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
This clip looks at the importance of looking after and keeping parts of your face/head and body clean.

This clip looks at the importance of looking after and keeping parts of your face/head and body clean.

Life in Arnhem Land
3:27

Life in Arnhem Land

Clip from Behind the News Special

Indigenous Australians

3-4
5-6
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
This video has closed captioning
What's life like in Arnhem Land In a lot of ways, it's the same as life anywhere else and as we meet some students from the area, we see that they like to have fun and hang ...

What's life like in Arnhem Land In a lot of ways, it's the same as life anywhere else and as we meet some students from the area, we see that they like to have fun and hang out with friends just like us. But every culture is different and the people of Arnhem Land place a great emphasis on traditions and the stories of their ancestors. Get to know them and discover the things that we share in common and some things that make them unique.

Kids who call the Torres Strait Islands home
2:56

Kids who call the Torres Strait Islands home

Clip from Behind the News

Indigenous Australians

3-4
5-6
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
Head to the far north of Australia to find out more about the kids who call the Torres Strait home.

Head to the far north of Australia to find out more about the kids who call the Torres Strait home.

Windradyne and the Bathurst War
7:18

Windradyne and the Bathurst War

Clip from First Australians

Indigenous Australians

7-8
9-10
Classification: Parental GuidanceClassification: Parental Guidance
In 1824 Windradyne leads Wiradjuri in resistance against British settlers colonising their traditional lands and Governor Thomas Brisbane declares martial law.

In 1824 Windradyne leads Wiradjuri in resistance against British settlers colonising their traditional lands and Governor Thomas Brisbane declares martial law.

The Aboriginal-Afghan desert connection
2:55

The Aboriginal-Afghan desert connection

Clip from Behind the News Special

Indigenous Australians

3-4
5-6
Classification: Not ClassifiedClassification: Not Classified
Students at an Islamic school in Melbourne are creating a mosaic for NAIDOC week, telling the story of how Afghan cameleers and Aboriginals traded goods and ideas in the desert.

Students at an Islamic school in Melbourne are creating a mosaic for NAIDOC week, telling the story of how Afghan cameleers and Aboriginals traded goods and ideas in the desert.

Noongar Language Counting to five
6:14

Noongar Language Counting to five

Clip from Waabiny Time

Indigenous Australians

F
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
Counting to five: Clip from Waabiny Time: Colours And Numbers - Ep 2 of 13 Keny 1; Koodjal 2; Dambart 3; Koodjal-koodjal; 4 Ma

Counting to five: Clip from Waabiny Time: Colours And Numbers - Ep 2 of 13 Keny 1; Koodjal 2; Dambart 3; Koodjal-koodjal; 4 Ma

The Dreaming: The Wa:tji Bird
5:09

The Dreaming: The Wa:tji Bird

Clip from The Dreaming

Indigenous Australians

5-6
Classification: GeneralClassification: General
Retelling of a dreaming story from South Australia.

Retelling of a dreaming story from South Australia.