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Project Compassion 2021 fundraising event in NSW. Photo: Caritas Australia

School resources

Curriculum and topic specific resources for teachers to embed social justice in the curriculum.

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Poverty - Secondary

An introduction to the issue of global poverty.

Pptx 13 MB

Poverty in Our World - Secondary Lessons

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

Pdf 2 MB

Root Causes of Poverty - Secondary

Dig deeper into the root causes of poverty.

Pptx 5 MB

Urban Poverty

A resource to understand urbanisation and its affect both in positive and negative ways.

Pptx 6 MB

Refugees Presentation - Upper Primary

A refugee simulation activity inviting upper primary students to follow refugees on a journey to safety.

Pptx 11.9 MB

Refugee Simulation – Secondary

An activity simulating the refugee journey to safety.

Zip 13.5 MB

Refugees - Secondary Lesson Activities

Students explore the definition and perception of refugees and asylum seekers in Australian society.

Doc 87 KB

Stolen Generations - Upper Primary and Secondary

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

Pptx 8.6 MB

Laudato Si’ Week - Nature-based activities

A collection of nature-based activities for the whole family to encourage a shared sense of awe and contemplation about nature.

Pdf 822 KB

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) Principles - Primary

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

Pptx 15.4 MB

Caritas Catholic Social Teaching Photo Matching Activity

Match a set of photos with the different principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Pdf 2.2 MB

Case Studies - Peter (Solomon Islands) - Secondary

A case study featuring Peter from Solomon Islands, with film link and activities for secondary students.

Pdf 2.2 MB

Case Studies Thandolwayo, Zimbabwe (Secondary)

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

Pdf 1 MB

Climate Action Game (Secondary)

A game based around six families who are working to make a living but who experience the effects of climate change along the way.

Zip 15.3 MB

What is Australian Aid? Secondary

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

Pptx 5.5 MB

Disaster Risk Reduction - Primary Lesson Activities

Activities for students consider disaster risk reduction.

Pdf 1.7 MB

CST Worksheet

This worksheet guides users to identify the Catholic Social Teaching principles in Caritas Australia's work.

Pdf 226.7 KB

Romero - Secondary lesson activities

Students explore and apply the teaching of St Oscar Romero on social justice.

Pdf 179.9 KB

Be Aware Template

A template to assist students to be aware of global injustices.

Pdf 307.5 KB

Be Active Template

Reflect on our strengths and assets and how we can work towards the common good.

Pdf 216.4 KB