Australian Curriculum · Foundation–Year 6
Australian Primary Teacher Resources
Free, printable resources for Australian primary classrooms — aligned to the Australian Curriculum from Foundation to Year 6, across history, geography, science, culture and literacy.
📜 History & Society
12 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia Day: Different Views — Knowledge Organiser
A balanced knowledge organiser on why Australia Day means different things to different people.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Bush Tucker: Traditional Foods — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bush tucker — the traditional foods Aboriginal peoples have gathered for thousands of year
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Captain Cook & European Exploration — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on James Cook's 1770 voyage to Australia's east coast and what it meant for Britain and First
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Eureka Stockade — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion at Ballarat and its place in Australian democracy.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Federation: How Australia Became a Nation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Federation in 1901, when six colonies joined to become the nation of Australia.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The First Fleet & British Settlement — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the beginning of British settlement, including
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's First Nations Peoples — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — the world's oldest living cultures — cover
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Australian Gold Rush — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the 1850s Australian gold rushes — how they transformed the colonies, who came, and the Eu
Knowledge Organiser · Free
How Australia is Governed — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's system of government — parliament, voting and the three levels of government.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Immigration & Multicultural Australia — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how waves of immigration shaped modern, multicultural Australia.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Bushrangers & Ned Kelly — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bushrangers and the famous outlaw Ned Kelly, separating legend from history.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Stolen Generations — Knowledge Organiser
A sensitive knowledge organiser on the Stolen Generations — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children removed
🗺️ Geography & Landscapes
10 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's Climate & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's climate zones and why its seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's Deserts — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's great deserts, the driest inhabited continent's arid heart.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Great Dividing Range — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Great Dividing Range, Australia's longest mountain range, and how it shapes the land.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Murray–Darling Rivers — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Murray–Darling river system, Australia's most important rivers, and the challenges the
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's National Parks — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's national parks, why they are protected, and famous examples like Kakadu.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Australian Outback — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Outback — Australia's vast, remote interior — its climate, wildlife and how people liv
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's States & Territories — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's six states and two territories, their capital cities and key features.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's Cities: Sydney & Beyond — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's major cities — where most Australians live — focusing on Sydney, Melbourne and
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Tasmania: The Island State — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Tasmania, Australia's island state, its wilderness and unique wildlife.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Uluru & the Red Centre — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Uluru, its geology, and its deep cultural significance to the Anangu people.
🔬 Science & Environment
8 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Great Barrier Reef — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Great Barrier Reef — what it is, the life it supports, and the threats it faces. Pairs
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australian Animals & Adaptation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's unique animals — marsupials, monotremes and more — and how they are adapted to
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Bushfires & the Australian Environment — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bushfires — why they happen in Australia, how some plants depend on fire, and staying safe
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Southern Sky & Stars — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the southern night sky, the Southern Cross, and Aboriginal astronomy.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Marsupials: Kangaroos & Koalas — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on marsupials — the pouched mammals like kangaroos and koalas that Australia is famous for.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Platypus & Monotremes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on monotremes — the platypus and echidna — the world's only egg-laying mammals.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Great Barrier Reef Food Chains — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on food chains and webs on the Great Barrier Reef, building on the reef topic.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Australia's Extreme Weather — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's extreme weather — droughts, floods, cyclones and heatwaves.
🎨 Art & Culture
3 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Aboriginal Art & the Dreaming — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Aboriginal art and the Dreaming — symbols, storytelling and respectful appreciation.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Appreciating Aboriginal Dot Painting — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Aboriginal dot painting, its meaning and styles.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
The Didgeridoo & Aboriginal Music — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the didgeridoo and Aboriginal music, taught respectfully.
🏅 Sport, Health & Outdoor Life
2 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Swimming & Water Safety — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on swimming and water safety, vital skills in a country surrounded by water.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Aussie Rules & Cricket — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on two of Australia's biggest sports, Australian Rules football and cricket.
🗣️ Language
2 free resources.
Knowledge Organiser · Free
Aboriginal Languages — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's Aboriginal languages, their diversity, and efforts to keep them alive.
Vocabulary Mat · Free
Australian English — Vocabulary Mat
A vocabulary mat of common Australian English words and their meanings, for fun language study and classroom displa
📖 Reading & Writing
13 free resources.
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Story of ANZAC Day
Original 350-word non-fiction recount about ANZAC Day and Gallipoli, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and auth
Worksheet · Free
Spelling & Vocabulary — Australian Place Names
A spelling and vocabulary worksheet exploring Australian place names, many from Aboriginal languages.
Worksheet · Free
Writing — A Convict's Diary on the First Fleet
A diary-writing task in role as a First Fleet convict, with a word bank, features guide and success criteria.
Worksheet · Free
Writing — A Story Set in the Outback
A narrative-writing prompt set in the Australian Outback, with a scenario, word bank and success criteria.
Worksheet · Free
Writing — Persuade Others to Save the Reef
A persuasive-writing task about protecting the Great Barrier Reef, with techniques, word bank and success criteria.
Worksheet · Free
Writing — Write a Report on an Australian Animal
A non-chronological report writing frame for an Australian animal, with structure, word bank and success criteria.
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Voyage of the First Fleet
Original non-fiction recount of the First Fleet's voyage in 1787–88, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and pers
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — Life on the Goldfields
Original non-fiction recount of life on the 1850s Australian goldfields, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Great Barrier Reef
Original 350-word non-fiction text on the Great Barrier Reef, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Kangaroo
Original non-fiction text on kangaroos with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full m
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Koala
Original non-fiction text on koalas, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mar
Worksheet · Free
Themed Writing — A Postcard from Australia
A cross-curricular postcard-writing task set in Australia, with a word bank, postcard format guide, sentence starte
Comprehension · Free
Reading Comprehension — The Heart of Australia: Uluru
Original non-fiction text on Uluru and its cultural significance, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and respect