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Aldous, Jules, Becoming Active Citizens, Macmillan Society and Environment Series, Macmillan Pub., Melbourne, 1999.

Focus: on identity, nature of government, decision-making, citizens’ responsibilities, global citizenship. An excellent reference/text with a teacher guide also available.

Australian Focus On Issues, Watts Publishing Australia and New Zealand

These are a set of student friendly references. Two titles that are particularly relevant to the Australian Studies curriculum statement are:

Globalisation (ISBN 0 86415 440 2)

Environmental Degradation (ISBN 0 86415 442 9)

Australian Readers Discovering Democracy, Upper Secondary Collection, The Australian Readers Upper Secondary Collection, Discovering Democracy, 2002.

Class set issued to schools in October 2002. Details from www.curriculum.edu.au/democracy.

Anderson & Ashton, Australian History and Citizenship, Macmillan, Melbourne, 2000.

Focus: historical reflections on political history, relationship with the world, social-cultural history, Aboriginal – non-Aboriginal relations, rights and freedoms.

Buckley, J, The Art of Governance - Putting the Pieces Together, A Curriculum Resources for Secondary Teachers, Global Education Centre, 2002.

A complete resource for teachers that contains background material, case studies, student activities and handouts ready for use in the school setting. A useful resource to develop the inquiry questions 3 and 4 of the Overview. Consists of three units:

• Unit 1: What is governance?
• Unit 2: Governance: Who is involved?
• Unit 3: Different forms of governance

The Global Education Centre offer a workshop for teachers on governance and participants receive a free copy of this book. Contact Francine Smith on ph. (08) 8221 6744.

Book and CD for middle and senior years. For more info www.aec.gov.au or education@aec.gov.au or borrow from Global Education Centre www.global-education.asn.au .

Divided into Topics containing Investigations as follows:

You and Me, the Decision Makers - What do we mean by democracy?

Can we all make the decisions?

Representing Everyone - How do you have your say? How are we represented?

What's your Vote Worth? - How and why do Australians vote? How do electorates change over time?

The Voice of a Vote in a World of Change - How did Indigenous Australians achieve civic rights? How did East Timor take the first steps to democracy?

Department of Australian Studies, Journal of Australian Studies (quarterly), University of Queensland Press, Queensland.

Teacher reference (academic), with some articles appropriate for secondary students.

Goode, K (2002) Child Asylum Seekers: Living in Limbo, The Law Society of SA, Adelaide.

Healey, J (ed) Issues in Australian Society, Spinney Press, Sydney, Australia

A series of texts which deal with current issues effecting Australia Material within the text consists of definitions, statistical data, newspaper articles, research pieces and an extensive bibliography. It can be used as a teacher and/or student resource.

Hirst, John, Australia’s Democracy - A short history, Discovering Democracy, 2002.

Details from www.curriculum.edu.au/democracy.

Issues in Society, The Spinney Press.

Specifically written for secondary school students. These are a range of titles on contemporary issues. An excellent resource for issues studies. Details of all Issues in society titles from their website www.spinneypress.com.au

Mellor, D and Haebich, A., Many Voices - Reflections on experiences of Indigenous child separation, National Library of Australia, 2003.

Indigenous community members, those who fostered or adopted children, policy makers, administrators, and others have shared their individual experiences about the removal of children from their families. This publication, including a CD of excerpts from oral histories, assist readers to understand the complex layers of this aspect of Australia’s story. An excellent resource, suitable for a number of senior secondary subjects . Further details from <www.nla.gov.au/pub/bringhomenew.html>

Migration Museum (1995) From Many Places, Wakefield Press, Adelaide.

A source which provides information on each cultural group that has immigrated to South Australia which states their place of origin, history in South Australia, settlement, community involvement and bibliography for further information. Could be used as a starting point for further analysis of groups of immigrants in Australia

Pyne, Bowe & Connolly, One Land Many Stories, A history of Australia in the 20 th Century, Longman-Pearson Education, Education Australia Pty Ltd., Melbourne, 2001.

Focus: on social and political history from 1901 to the present, with emphasis on issues such as migration and multiculturalism, indigenous issues, feminism, egalitarianism, republicanism.

Streetwise Comics (2001) Losin’ It and Against the Odds, Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, Australian Hotels Association, Clubs SA and the South Australian Government (Human Services Dept)

Comic booklets which deal with two ‘real life’ situations dealing with the impact of gambling on family and friends.

Available from Health Promotions SA, ph. (08) 8226 6329.

Studies , Ryebuck Media Pty Ltd

A student magazine featuring investigations for the classroom of current ideas and issues on a range of areas relevant to the Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) curriculum area. It is designed to be used with students at Years 9 to 12 throughout Australia Rybuck Media have been commissioned by the National Museum of Australia to produce 6 titles. Details from www.nma.gov.au/education/clasroom.htm.

Tiddy, J., It’s Just Not Fair, ABC Books, Australia, 2001.

Contains some excellent extracts suitable for student use. For example, chapters on sex equality, race equality, role of sport, etc.

Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers, New Perspectives in Social Education, Cambridge University Press, Victoria, 1996.

Focus: chapters on work, politics, cultural diversity, belief systems, energy resources, mass media.

Wise, Rod, People, Power and Politics, Cambridge University Press, Victoria, 2000.

Focus: on political systems, leadership and citizenship (Victorian perspective on local government).

Audiovisual Materials

5UV Radio (Sept.2001) Pokies, Blackjack and all that (CD), Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, Australian Hotels Association, Clubs SA and the South Australian Government (Human Services Dept)

The issue of gambling is dealt with through interviews with experts in the field and past problem gamblers.

Australia 2030 Education Kit, Ryebuck Media Pty Ltd for the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

A multimedia educational resource kit designed to promote informed discussion of Australian immigration and population futures issues among secondary school students. Sent to all secondary schools in Australia, details from www.australia2030.gov.au

Migration Museum (2000), The Federation Roadshow, CD-ROM.

A teacher and student resource which is an interactive view of the history, social and political issues surrounding Federation and the years since. A number of primary and secondary sources are included.

VC Media - East Meets West, 1984.

Relevance: Immigration/Refugees.

Video Education Australia – Vietnam: the Long Road Home, 1989.

History of, and national controversy surrounding Vietnam War – includes interviews with Vietnam veterans).

Video Education Australia:

Out of Darkness, 1984

Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement, 1999

Indigenous Organisations Today, 1999

Aboriginal history-anthropology.

ABC and SBS television channels run programs such as Message Stick, Insight, Four Corners, Australian Story, ICAM, The Cutting Edge that feature content that are quite relevant to many issues that might be part of a teaching program in Australian Studies and provide an up-to-date resource.

Maxwell's Collection

PO Box 575 Avalon Beach NSW 2107

Freecall 1800 249 786

www.maxwells.com.au

Websites

Amnesty - www.amnesty.org.au

Information on many ethical issues within Australia and the world. A good site for dealing with global relations and obtaining an international perspective on issues.

As a Matter of Fact: Answering the Myths and Misconceptions about Indigenous Australians.

www.atsic.gov.au/fact_v_myth/amof/Default.asp

This online publication, from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, is a guide to reconciliation, a unique collection of facts and interpretations across a wide range of topics covering historical experiences and current status of the First Australians.

Australia 2030 - www.australia2030.gov.au

Supports the Australia 2030 multimedia educational resource kit and the Studies classroom resource materials.

Australian Bureau of Statistics - www.abs.gov.au

Statistical information on almost everything in Australia

Australian Conservation Council - www.acfonline.org.au

Issues concerning the environment including the Murray River.

Australian Electoral Commission - www.aec.gov.au

Excellent information with particular relevance to ‘Overview of Australian’ inquiry questions What is democracy in Australia? and What is active citizenship in Australia? Two features students will find useful are the Frequently Asked Questions section and the links to other Electoral sites.

Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) - www.antar.org.au

ANTaR is a coalition of community groups and individuals, seeking to address the important issue of justice for Australia’s Indigenous people.

Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal

www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/cartoons

Current Social Issues - www.currentinformation.com.au

Current issues which have appeared in Australian newspapers over the month are grouped together thematically. An excellent starting point for an issue topic idea or for students undertaking research for an independent study.

Department of Human Services, Social Health Atlas of Young South Australians, 2 nd edition. www.dhs.sa.gov.au/home.asp?redirect=http:
//www.dhs.sa.gov.au/social-health-atlas-youth.asp

A comprehensive outline of the health and wellbeing of children and young people in South Australia

The Atlas contains descriptive, population based data and focuses on the social determinants of young people's health. The data and text presented examine the impact of differences in socio-economic status, relationship between education and health, community resources and family characteristics that can promote healthy development.

A detailed report that should prove an invaluable resource for students investigating health, youth, inequalities, etc.

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs - www.citizenship.gov.au/info/factsheets.htm

Information on Australian Citizenship. Includes some useful factsheets.

Discovering Democracy - www.curriculum.edu.au/democracy

Civics and Citizenship Education materials including the Discovering Democracy kits on line

Global Education - globaled.ausaid.gov.au/secondary/issues

Information on a number of global issues, with teacher notes and student activities.

Israel and Palestine Stories - www.cusor.org/stories/ontarget.htm

Accounts of those who have experienced events surrounding the conflict in Israel. Stories which help to explain the fear and threat they live under.

Lore of the Land - www.loreoftheland.com.au

An interactive website seeking to reconcile spirit and place in Australia’s story.

Message Stick – ABC Indigenous Online - www.abc.net.au/message

The ABC Indigenous gateway is a collaboration between Indigenous departments in Television and Radio and is also included in the Aboriginal Employment and Development Program (AEDP).

metromagazine, Australian Teachers of Media - www.metromagazine.com.au

The study guides available form this site are an excellent resource for using media items with students. Titles included are Rabbit Proof Fence, Stolen Generation, Yolngu Boy, Mabo, and Buried Country, Beneath Clouds.

Murray Darling Basin Commission - www.mdbc.gov.au/education.htm

Educational pages which focus on the role of the Commission with regard to the River Murray

National Australia Day Council - www.nadc.com.au/aboutaust/music

Australian music- youth and national focus

National Museum of Australia - www.nma,gov.au/education/classroom.htm

Many useful resources both primary and secondary.

News text - www.newstext.com.au

Up to date newspaper articles from around Australia

National Gallery of Australia - www.pictureAustralia.org

A useful online image resource. Useful for students in various presentations.

P.M’s "Australia In Focus" website at www.pm.gov.au/aust_focus/nat_symbols/index.htm

Good resource for statistics, national symbols, etc.

Save the Murray - www.savethemurray.com

Government initiative with some excellent information on the use and sustainability of this resource, with a facility for student interaction.

September 11, 2001 - mystory.inter.net/browse.php

Personal accounts of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and perspectives from those who were affected by it all.

State Electoral Office (South Australia) - www.seo.sa.gov.au

Includes a teacher resources section.

Victorian Students Taking Active Reconciliation Seriously - www.freeyellow.com/members6/vicstars

A page by young students, designed to promote active reconciliation for everybody. It is dedicated to helping improve awareness and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The site offers links to information about the process of reconciliation, culture and society, the Aboriginal flag, and other.

Vulgar Press Website - www.vulgar.com.au

A publisher dedicated to the publication of working-class and other radical forms of writing. This site publishes novels, non-fiction, history and poetry that are not limited by genre. Also contains links to writer’s sites, such as Geoff Goodfellow’s site.

Primary Resources

Australian Electoral Commission

Electoral Education Centre, 1 King William Street, Adelaide

The AEC can provide resources, guest speakers, and excursion opportunities for students in the areas of democracy and responsible citizenship?

Education sessions are held at the Electoral Education Centre. It is open Monday-Thursday, and runs three sessions a day, focusing on topics such as Democracy, Three Levels of Government, Referendums and Behind the Scenes at a Federal Election.

They also run professional development for teachers during school holidays.

For more information on ph. 8237 2268.

Resources can be viewed on the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au.

BreakEven Problem Gambling Treatment Services (throughout Adelaide)

Information about agencies such as Uniting Care Wesley, Anglicare, Lifeline etc, that provide problem gambling services

Geoff Goodfellow

A provocative and thoughtful public speaker who, through poetry and stories of the life, covers a range of topics including work and workers, unemployment and the unemployed, families and personal strife, and of the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary struggle of working class Australians. Further information from www.vulgar.com.au/goodhome.html

Migration Museum, Kintore Ave, Adelaide ph. 8207 7580

Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia ph. 8223 6962

Refugee Association Inc ph. 8354 2951

Vietnam and War Veterans S.A. Inc. ph.  8532 4333 or mobile 0404 460 469

This group have and are prepared to continue to visit schools to share information on the Vietnam War, and war related issues such as the relevance of Anzac Day.

Warriparinga Intepretative Centre.

Kaurna meeting place and early European settlement site on land adjacent to the Sturt River, at Belford Park, 12 kilometres south west of Adelaide's GPO. Features include a wetlands walk.

Details from: www.marion.sa.gov.au/Web/webmar.nsf/Lookup/Warriparinga