School Resources

A classroom resource exploring the rights of First Nations Australians, with information, case studies and learning tasks.

A PowerPoint presentation that explains Caritas Australia's Strengths-based Approach to community development for primary school students. 

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of food insecurity and hunger in our world.

Learn about the Laudato Si' Goals with this PPT Presentation and accompanying Student Workbook.

A collection of nature-based activities for the whole family to encourage a shared sense of awe and contemplation about nature.

An information PPT about the Africa food crisis and the Make Hunger History campaign.

A case study featuring Thu from Vietnam with accompanying activities for secondary students.

A PowerPoint Presentation for Secondary schools exploring the Australian Aid program.

An introduction to the issue of global poverty.

A PowerPoint explaining how people are displaced due to climate related events.

A story about Jamila, a woman who escaped conflict to find refuge in Cox's Bazar Refugee Camp in Bangladesh. Lesson activities included. 

An introduction to the issue of global poverty.

A worksheet that develops students' ethical and practical understanding of child rights, for Years F-3.

Includes three Project Compassion stories with activities linked to Lent and Catholic Social Teaching.  

Learn about Cool Burning / Carbon Farming through the work of Caritas Australia's partner, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.

Case Study with accompanying worksheets and classroom activities.

Students see what it is like to live without easy access to clean water. They will imagine they are living in a small, remote village in Mozambique where people do not have taps in their houses and the one village pump has broken down – not for the first time. Includes instructions, templates, background information, reflection questions, case study and supporting classroom activities.

This worksheet guides users to identify the Catholic Social Teaching principles in Caritas Australia's work.

A resource designed to understand the scripture passages and Church teachings that underpin our understanding of the common good.

Match a set of photos with the different principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

A guide for reflection on current issues and how we can take action.