The Freedom Rides occurred in 1965, a bunch of University students travelled around regional and rural Australia to witness the discrimination taking place. This resource follows the riders retaking the journey and asks questions around how the face of Australia has changed in relation to civil rights and discrimination.
https://www.abc.net.au/education/abc-news-the-freedom-ride-theres-a-lot-of- work-to-be-done/13934508
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
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