We 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.

Foster deeper understanding of cultural heritage

Deepen your students' understanding of the significance of safeguarding our shared history with 8 engaging lessons.

Learning alongside your students, you'll investigate First Nations cultural artefacts and explore songlines, trade and how technology and the collaboration between Traditional Custodians and archaeologists is helping to preserve history.

About these resources

This unit has been developed and created in collaboration with Everick Foundation and First Nations organisation, the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC). Everick Foundation and QYAC provided their insights and perspectives on the topics covered in this unit.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this content, 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. We are grateful to QYAC for sharing their cultural knowledge to support these incredible education resources.

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Deep Time History of Australia

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Environmental
  • Land Management
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education

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The Archaeological Record

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
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  • Free
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This Changing Continent

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
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Shaping the Landscape

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Environmental
  • Land Management
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
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Songlines and Trade

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
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  • Free
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Cultural Artefacts

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Lesson
  • Free
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Culture and Collaboration

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
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Preserving History with Technology

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
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Uphold Our History

  • Secondary
  • Year 7
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • History
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education

With thanks to the Everick Foundation

Everick Foundation is a Melbourne/Naarm-based (DGR1) Foundation helping Traditional Custodians throughout Australia to achieve cultural and economic opportunities. Everick Foundation works within four priority areas including self-determination, research, education and storytelling. It invests in projects that link tangible and intangible First Nations cultural heritage and environmental values with business development and ownership outcomes.