The story of the Macassans discusses the First Peoples’ early encounters with other peoples, including the early Dutch and Portuguese explorers who visited Australia long before Captain James Cook. The…

Spears were very important for Australia's First Peoples. Spears were used for hunting and as weapons. Spear-making was a skill that was learnt and is outlined in this book. The…

These games were modified from traditional Indigenous activities for primary level students. The card categories are to help you plan an engaging and comprehensive physical education lesson. Keep the pace…

This is the creation story of Australia from the First Peoples' beliefs. The creation of Australia is part of the First Peoples' beliefs. The totems and the spirits associated with…

The First People saw an Australian continent which was forested and difficult to move across. How did they do this? This reader considers how the First People used the waterways.

The First People of Australia needed animals for food and fur. The hunting of these animals required great skills. The skills were physical strength, knowledge of the animal being hunted…

The First Peoples needed skills in throwing accurately, running quickly, being alert, moving silently and looking for animal tracks. These skills were mastered when growing to an adult. Children practised…

There was not an Aboriginal language but a continent of languages and dialects. The actual number is in the hundreds but today there are still distinguishing words that separate the…