Humanities: Australian Values

Freedom

Being able to make choices and express beliefs.

Equality

Treating people fairly and equally.

Fair Go

Giving everyone an equal chance to succeed.

Compassion

Caring for those experiencing hardship.

Inclusion

Ensuring everyone feels accepted and belongs.

Responsibility

Taking ownership of your actions.

Secularism

Keeping religion separate from government.

Example of Freedom

People are free to choose what religion they follow.

Example of Equality

Men and women are both allowed to vote.

Example of Fair Go

Everyone has the right to apply for a job.

Example of Compassion

Helping less unfortunate people with charity.

Example of Inclusion

Welcoming people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Example of Responsibility

Following the road rules of Australia

When did the first Australians arrive?

At least 65,000 years ago.

When did the First Fleet arrive?

1788

When did the convicts start arriving?

1788

When did the gold rush happen?

1851

When was the White Australia Policy introduced?

1901

When was the Populate or Perish slogan introduced?

1945

When did the Vietnamese refugees start arriving?

1975

When did Australia become a modern multicultural nation?

2016-

Culture

The way a group of people live, including their beliefs and traditions.

Idenitity

The beliefs, values, culture and experiences that make a person who they are.

Demographics

Information about a population, such as age, gender, culture, income and location.

Material Culture

Things you can touch, like clothing, food and buildings.

Non-Material Culture

Things you cannot touch, like beliefs, values and traditions.