School Resources

Learn about Caritas Australia, the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. 

A series of learning activities that unpacks the issue of global poverty.

An introduction to the issue of global poverty.

A prayer service on the theme of poverty.

A prayer service on the theme of poverty.

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of global poverty.

Dig deeper into the root causes of poverty.

A brief introduction to what poverty is and how Caritas Australia is responding with your help. 

A quiz based on food security, consumption and wastage. Suitable for upper primary and secondary students.

A case study featuring Priscilla from Zimbabwe with accompanying activities for Years 3-6.

A classroom resource exploring the rights of First Nations Australians, with information, case studies and learning tasks.

A case study featuring Tereesa from Australia with accompanying activities for Foundation to Year 2.

Priscilla's Story, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

This short film shares how Laxmi became a leader in her school and a mentor to other girls in her village.

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principle: Preferential Option for the Poor.
4 mins

The story of Rosalie who is a now a business owner, a community leader and a role model for other ex-combatants seeking to readjust to civilian life.

Learn about Caritas programs through playing seven different board games. Have fun!

Three photo storybooks, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

A day in the life with Shaniella, who attends a rural training centre in the Solomon Islands. 

A prayer based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 

A case study featuring Rosalie from Democratic Republic of Congo with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.