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From February to April 2020, approximately 1500 children and young people aged between 10 and 24 years participated in an online survey on climate change, natural hazards and disaster risk in Australia. The survey was co-designed by young people and organisations working with young people in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. It included 27 questions […]
See ResourceNatural hazards are part of the Australian landscape; a potential threat to the personal, natural, culturaland economic resources which support communities to thrive. In the past ten years, bushfires, floods andcyclones have claimed hundreds of Australian lives. As cities and communities grow and evolve, and weather patterns become more extreme, young Australians can anticipate increasing […]
See ResourceExplore examples and case studies of disaster resilience education in action across Australia. Disaster resilience education is learning about natural hazards in the local environment and ways to keep communities safe from harm before, during and after an emergency or disaster. Disaster resilient young people are active participants in designing solutions to local hazard and emergency challenges. […]
See ResourceThe Resilient Australia Awards is a nationwide program to celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia. The awards recognise collaboration and innovative thinking across all sectors.
See ResourceThe Li’l Larikkins Bushfire and Natural Hazards Program sparks discussion between parents and children about being prepared for emergencies. It aims to encourage the entire family to be involved in problem-solving related to natural hazards.
See ResourceNumeracy Boost is a math education program that focuses on teaching children the basic math skills they need to thrive in daily life. From counting cattle to charting the rainy seasons, these skills aren’t just “good to have.” They are essential to helping children reach their full potential.
See ResourceA girl’s education changes everything. An educated girl is more likely to grow up healthy, safe and empowered to determine the course of her life and future. She’ll decide when she’s ready for marriage and children. She’ll likely send her children to school – and even live a longer life.
See ResourceWhile more children are in school today than ever before, many are not learning basic skills like reading once they get there. Save the Children’s Literacy Boost is helping to change that by creating a culture of reading both inside and outside the classroom that dramatically improves children’s literacy development.
See ResourceDo your students want to build leadership skills? As Australia’s largest international NGO, we have exclusive partnerships with prominent organisations around the world. Explore a range of leadership development opportunities for your students to become the next generation of future leaders.
See ResourceThis panel from World Vision’s Teachers for First Nations Education network explores how educators can overcome obstacles and develop new practices to help students discover the history and culture of their local area, and this land as a whole.
See ResourceExamine the different definitions of health and wellbeing with a focus on First Nations perspectives. Discover the role of NGOs in promoting community health and human development using World Vision as a case study example.
See ResourceThis resource focuses on the importance of access to clean, safe water for communities around the world. It explores water challenges facing Australia as well as case studies on Niger and Indonesia.
See ResourceThis resource helps students understand the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and explores a range of child rights issues around the world. It highlights a case study of child labour in India.
See ResourceThis resource explores issues of food insecurity and how global citizens respond to these challenges. Inside, you’ll find up-to-date case studies from Bangladesh and Timor-Leste, a debate on genetically modified crops and a food supply chain.
See ResourceThis resource looks at how humans interact with the physical environment, with a focus on greenhouse emissions and deforestation. How does climate change impact those living in developing countries and how is the world responding?
See ResourceThis resource explores voluntary and forced migration, including push/pull factors. Using personal stories, factual information and activities, students examine different types of migration with a particular focus on refugees. This includes considering their journey, the conventions and treaties that seek to protect refugees, and the role of government and non-government organisations (NGOs).
See ResourceThe world is facing disasters on a record scale – since 2000, disasters have killed an average of 98,000 people each year and destroyed the livelihoods of millions more. This resource explores the difference between hazards and disasters, and their social, economic and environmental impacts. It also examines ways that humans prepare for disasters and […]
See ResourceThis material explores persuasion texts and six important global issues: gender, child labour, refugees, health, inequality and climate change. Students identify the structure and language features of persuasion texts – including posters, cartoons, speeches, and digital and written texts – and learn about major social issues at the same time. They are also encouraged to create […]
See ResourceWe live in an unequal world. This material helps students understand the nature of global inequality in wealth, food, education, health and access to water and sanitation. It examines East Timor (Timor-Leste) as a case study and includes a DVD that explores the inequalities between Australia and our nearest international neighbour.
See ResourceThis resource helps students investigate the effects of globalisation in the world. Through case studies, activities and analysis of global organisations like World Vision and the United Nations, students explore what it means to be a global citizen. Role play and related activities help students understand the impact of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on […]
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