The Wave Hill Walk off was an important turn in History. In 1966 Vincent Lingiari and other Aboriginal workers went on strike. This was due to the horrible working conditions and a desire for Land Rights. In 1975 they were granted land rights by Gough Whitlam.
Video on the significance and basic history: https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/wave-hill/10525958
Guiding Questions for class: https://www.abc.net.au/btn/resources/teacher/episode/20150825-wavehill.pdf
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.
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