THE IRISH ORPHAN GIRLS During the Great Famine in Ireland 1845-1849, some 2 million people lived in mud houses like this one. Hundreds of thousands of people migrated to Australia including 4,114 orphan girls aged between 14 and 18. They … Continue reading →

The sacrifice of Australian Prisoners of War (POWs) who worked on the Thai–Burma railway, including the notorious Hellfire Pass, almost 75 years ago, was remembered recently at a national service at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria. … Continue reading →

GREAT NEW FAMILY HISTORY TOOL Convicts, Settlers and Immigrants (CSI) is a history tool that allows you to discover some defining moments (important events) in Australian history through your own eyes and those of your ancestors. Discover key events in … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that new Australian History Mysteries units for Years 1 and 2 are complete and online! The site now offers everything required for on-line learning including video, group activities, freeware, media banks, assessment tasks and interactive … Continue reading →

CAN YOU STRIKE IT RICH DURING THE GOLD RUSH?
A FINALIST IN THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN TEACHERS OF MEDIA (ATOM) AWARDS BEST EDUCATIONAL GAME Continue reading →

We have just returned from visiting 23 schools in France and Belgium. These schools are amongst 40 that have partnered with Australian schools to work on commemorative projects that showcase the impact of the First World War upon their respective communities. Continue reading →