School Resources

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

An introduction to the issue of global 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 classroom resource exploring the rights of First Nations Australians, with information, case studies and learning tasks.

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

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. 

Caritas Australia supported Shirley to train as an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. 6 mins

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

A PowerPoint Presentation for Secondary schools exploring the Australian Aid program.

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

The Story of Biru who gained the support and skills he needed to establish his own bicycle repair business.

A case study featuring Rosalie from Democratic Republic of Congo with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Years 3-6.

A case study featuring Shaniella from Solomon Islands with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Years 3-6.

A photo storybook and activities sharing Memory's story (Malawi). For students in Foundation to Year 2.

A case study featuring Oliva from Tanzania with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.

Leaia's story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator.