The Final Quarter - Racism, Rights And Reconciliation
These resources are part of our The Final Quarter Curriculum Resources, created in collaboration with Shark Island Productions, the Australian Human Rights Commission, Reconciliation Australia, Narragunnawali and The Final Quarter.
This unit for Years 9 & 10, Racism, Rights and Reconciliation, uses the impactful story of AFL star Adam Goodes as depicted in The Final Quarter to explore deep themes related to
understanding racism using historical and contemporary examples within Australian society
examining the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and exploring Australian examples of where they have been upheld, denied, restricted or disrespected
discussing reconciliation and constitutional recognition efforts in Australia and exploring reconciliation processes through the lens of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the RECOGNISE campaign
evaluating media portrayals and personal narratives to understand institutional and direct forms of racism
analysing the role of historical events in shaping attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories
promoting critical reflection on the legacy of Adam Goodes and the broader societal implications of his experiences
encouraging students to engage with social action projects to deepen their understanding of cultural respect and community engagement
fostering discussions on equity, human rights and the steps needed to achieve true reconciliation and societal change in Australia.
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Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.
