Call time on racism, bias & prejudice

Bring the excitement of the AFL into your classroom and tackle conversations that really matter through the lens of a sport your students already love. These impactful allyship and anti-racism resources will help your students celebrate diversity and understand how racism, bias and prejudice can impact participation. 

These resources are made truly special by the exclusive videos of Collingwood AFL and AFLW players, sharing personal experiences and behind-the-scenes content that brings every lesson to life.

About the resources

The Magpie Minds: Learning Side by Side resources are designed to
⭐ Empower students to become confident allies and advocates for inclusive communities
⭐ Build empathy, respect and critical thinking skills through real-world AFL examples and Collingwood Football Club initiatives
⭐ Develop students' understanding of bias, privilege and systemic racism in Australian society
⭐ Explore First Nations contribution to AFL, from the origins of Australian Football, Marngrook to modern-day efforts for inclusivity
⭐ Inspire young people to challenge discrimination and celebrate diversity in sport and beyond
⭐ Equip educators to confidently and compassionately guide meaningful allyship and anti-racism conversations.

Cool.org and the Collingwood Football Club acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of this nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and that connection to Country never ends.

These resources have been developed by Cool.org’s First Nations Education Specialist. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, we acknowledge hundreds of distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups across Australia. Therefore, we recognise that this content will not be the sole representation, voice or view of First Nations peoples and their diverse communities. 

Units of learning

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Understanding Allyship through Language and Action

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Discussion
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Unit
  • Free
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Building Respect, Empathy and Inclusion

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Unit
  • Free
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Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Sport

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Unit
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Understanding Bias, Privilege, Racism and Allyship Through an AFL Lens

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • Unit
  • Free
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Exploring First Nations Influence, Racism, and Civil Rights in the AFL

  • Year 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Physical Education
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport

Primary lessons

  • Lesson
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Building Inclusive Communities

  • Primary
  • Year 3
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
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Diverse Experiences of Australians

  • Primary
  • Year 5
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Our Communities

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Exploring the Language of Allyship

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Taking Action with Words and Stories

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Learning through literature
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Building Respect and Empathy

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Speaking Up for Respect and Inclusion

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Inclusion Starts with Us

  • Primary
  • Year 4
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social Action

Secondary lessons

  • Lesson
  • Free
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Barriers and Solutions to Inclusion

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • Lesson
  • Free
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How Do Sporting Communities Promote Diversity and Inclusion?

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Commitment to Inclusion

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
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Understanding Bias

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Exploring Privilege in AFL

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

The Impact of Stereotypes

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Understanding the Impacts of Racism

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Sport
  • Lesson
  • Free
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How Can We Do Better?

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Reading
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Marngrook and First Nations Influence on the AFL

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Significant First Nations Events in AFL History

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

The Issues of Racism in AFL and Society

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

Exploring Collingwood Today - How Can the AFL Promote Civil Rights?

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Social
  • Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social Action

With thanks to our partner

These resources have been created with the support of the Collingwood Football Club and Collingwood Football Club Community Foundation.

The Collingwood Football Club Foundation leads social and cultural change through football, and is committed to leading, acting, progressing and inspiring anti-racism, cultural safety, diversity, equity and respect.