School Resources

An introduction to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching for primary school students.

A PowerPoint explaining Caritas Australia's strengths-based approach to community development.

A reference guide to learn about human trafficking and modern slavery.

A simulation experience focusing on poverty and injustice.

Definition and history of the Stolen Generations for upper primary and secondary students with a case study and discussion prompts.

Activities and a case study about Biru, who gained the support and skills he needed to establish his own bicycle repair business.

A story of Halima who is raising her two children in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Learning activities included.

A sequence of learning activities designed to learn about the life of St Oscar Romero and how he was counter-cultural in his actions and words. There are activities included to have students reflect on their own actions and words and present their own understanding about St Oscar Romero. 

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Learning activities included.

Activities and a case study about 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.

Priscilla - Zimbabwe Case Study (Secondary)

A template to explore the problems and solutions of a social justice issue. Suitable for upper primary and secondary students.

An introduction to the issue of water and sanitation around our world.

A story about Margret who teaches deaf students at a vocational school in the Solomon Islands. Learning activities included.

A series of ‘See, Judge, Act’ lessons on the environment/creation through a Catholic lens.

A story about access to water in Zimbabwe with accompanying activities.

A photo storybook with accompanying activities, sharing Ronita's story (Philippines). For students in Foundation to Year 2.

A PowerPoint slide explaining the purpose, function and influence of petitions in the Australian Government.

A brief introduction to Caritas Australia for Lower Primary students. 

Students conduct a water audit of their school.

A case study and activities sharing Leaia's story from Samoa.