Useful links
We hope that this website will inspire you to explore the rich tapestry of Australia's Christian heritage and to continue to learn and grow in your understanding of the faith that has helped shape our country.
Getting it Together – From Colonies to Federation.
Using historical sources such as newspaper extracts, cartoons, speeches and biographies, Getting it Together contains a series of classroom activities for students to explore. The national story brings each of the colonial stories together.
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (ACM) was established in June 1992 to preserve the Australian Constitution, the role of the Crown, and our National Flag. The organization played a significant role in organizing the successful ‘No Republic – ACM’ campaign for delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Since 1992, without government assistance, ACM has been at the forefront of defending our constitutional system.
Websites of Interest
The Constitution Education Fund is a non-profit organization established in 1995 to increase public understanding of Australia’s constitutional framework. It focuses on developing teaching resources for civics and citizenship and implements programs in schools and educational institutions. Key initiatives include the Australian Constitution Centre, essay competitions, and educational resources. The projects are funded through philanthropy and government grants. The CEFA report titled “Why National Constitutional, Civics, Citizenship Education Must Be a Priority for Australian School Students,” published in March 2019, advocates for a national program to educate Australians, particularly school-age children, about the government’s functioning, origins, and history.
Advance Australia: South Australia and Federation (State Library of South Australia)
Australia’s Centenary of Federation (removed by the ABC Network)
Tenterfield School of Arts building that houses a museum honouring Sir Henry Parkes closes.
Australia’s Federation (Museum of Victoria)
Federation and the Constitution (National Archives)
Constitution and referendums (National Archives)
Federation Gateway (National Library of Australia)
Western Australia and Federation (State Library of Western Australia)
Education Resources
Australian Government- Civics and Citizenships Education
Australian Citizenship – More Than Just a Ceremony
Australian Electoral Commission – Democracy Education Resources
Australian Government Agencies
Australian Legal Information Institute
Australian Parliament House – Education Office
Constitutional Centre of Western Australia
Founding Documents of the Commonwealth of Australia
History Teachers Association of Australia
National Archives of Australia
NSW Department of Education and Training – The Arts Unit
Parliamentary Education Office – Victoria
Parliamentary Education Office – Australian Capital Territory
Parliamentary Education Office – New South Wales
Parliamentary Education Office – Northern Territory
Parliamentary Education Office – Queensland
Parliamentary Education Office – South Australia
Parliamentary Education Office – Tasmania
Parliamentary Education Office – Western Australia
Social Educators Association of Australia
University of Sydney Civics Research Centre