The Australia Key Events set of posters was created to help teachers build a timeline of some of the most important events in history that have helped shape Australia as it is today. It covers our Indigenous history, British settlement, Federation, war and National Sorry Day.
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
Significance of days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia and the importance of symbols and emblems, including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day
Stories of the First Fleet, including causes and reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences and perspectives following arrival
The significance of key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government
Identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication