Modern history

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

Archival footage reveals the human zoos of the 19th century, where indigenous people from around the world were transported to Europe and put on display.

Civics and citizenship

3-4

5-6

Classification: General

A look at both sides of the debate about whether Australia Day should be moved out of respect for Indigenous people.

Intercultural understanding

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

Archival footage reveals the bus journey Charles Perkins and other Indigenous civil rights activists took in the 1965 Freedom Ride from Sydney to western NSW.

Music

3-4

5-6

Classification: Not Classified

Behind The News meets 20 Indigenous kids from Broken Hill who are learning to sing and write opera music with the Short Black Opera Company.

News and current affairs

Civics and citizenship

9-10

11-12

Classification: Not Classified

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Panellists will include Arthur Sinodinos - Assistant Treasurer, Penny Wong - South Australian Labor Senator, Warren Mundine - Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council, Jeff McMullen - Journalist and author and Lally Katz - Playwright.

Civics and citizenship

3-4

5-6

Classification: General

Behind The News investigates the debate about whether Australia Day should be moved out of respect for Indigenous people, who regard the anniversary as the day Australia was invaded.

Intercultural understanding

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: General

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Stan Grant shares his experience of growing up as an individual with an Aboriginal background in the 60's and 70's Australia. He is optimistic and hopes for greater representation of the indigenous community within Australia media and politics.

News and current affairs

3-4

5-6

Classification: Not Classified

The BtN team travel to Arnhem Land for the Garma festival. Find out what activities are involved and how young indigenous people from across Australia come together to share aboriginal culture.

Civics and Citizenship

9-10

11-12

Classification: 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 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.

English

9-10

11-12

Classification: 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 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.

Personal and social capability

5-6

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

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In The Final Quarter, we observe the final moments of the match in the indigenous round when Goodes points out a young Collingwood supporter to a security guard for racial abuse. Goodes describes the incident as 'shattering'. Discussion point: Why do you think he felt it important to point out her action, rather than just let it go?

Design and technologies

5-6

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

The boomerang is one of Australia's unique emblems and humanity's first heavier-than-air flying machine. Its aerofoil design wings prove that Indigenous Australians understood the physics of aerodynamics at least 20,000 - possibly even 60,000 - years before the field of aeronautical engineering was established. Its returning spin is achieved by one wing moving faster than the other, known now as gyroscopic precession.

Personal and social capability

5-6

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

This video has closed captioning

In The Final Quarter we see Goodes kick a goal during the 2015 indigenous round. He celebrates with a ceremonial war dance directed towards the Carlton fans. Discussion point: He is accused by some of inciting anger. Do you think those criticisms are fair or was he simply celebrating his Aboriginal culture?

Science

3-4

5-6

Classification: General

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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!

History

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: 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 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".

History

3-4

5-6

7-8

Classification: General

This video has closed captioning

In 1965, Charlie Perkins, the first Aboriginal Australian to graduate from university, led a group of college students on a bus tour that came to be known as The Freedom Ride. It was the beginning of a movement in the fight for equal rights for the Indigenous people of Australia. Find out how it all came to be and how some are honouring the movement by continuing the effort today.

Civics and Citizenship

7-8

9-10

11-12

Classification: Mature

Koiki 'Eddie' arrives home announcing he has quit the railroad. Bonita reminds him of his responsibility to his family and the difficulties of being an outspoken Indigenous person. Eddie reminds her of the injustices she faces every day and the satisfaction of resisting the status quo. Archival footage shows the beginning of the resistance, the government's response and instances segregation. Koiki 'Eddie' Mabo becomes a person of interest. Later, a university professor sees Eddie in the librar

History

3-4

5-6

Classification: General

Gough Whitlam was the prime minister of Australia for a few years in the 1970s and although he only led for a short time, a lot of big changes were made during his tenure. From making higher education more affordable for students, recognising the important role of Indigenous people in Australia's history to exiting the Vietnam War, Whitlam was the leader during one of the most transformative periods in Australia's history.