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Schools and teachers

Foster a love of learning with our range of dynamic, creative and curriculum-aligned programs for teachers, primary and secondary students.

Digital Classroom

Two boats with rope hanging between them filled with men, women and children coming from Vietnam

Michael Jensen, Vietnamese boat people, Darwin, 1977, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-149648567

Australian migration

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Discover how migration has shaped Australia’s diverse identity through stories from the first colonies, the gold rush, refugees and more in this learning module.

A pile of children's books
Creative storytelling

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This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for Year 3 English - Language, Literature and Literacy.

Engraved portrait of James Cook in an 18th-century naval uniform, featuring a high-collared coat with buttons and light-coloured waistcoat. The illustration includes a small scene below showing a group of people interacting near the shore.

J. Chapman sculpsit, Captain Cook [picture], nla.gov.au/nla.obj-240952710

The legend and legacy of James Cook

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Explore the historical impact and legacy of James Cook's voyages in this learning module.

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Programs and visits

Author Kathy Weeden reading and acting out her book 'Phonobet' to children and their parents in the foyer during Enlighten

Kathy Weeden reading her book Phonobet, illustrated by Kim Drane and published by NLA Publishing, at Enlighten at the Library 2024

School programs

See what programs we offer for students of various ages and teachers

A group of people, including two children and three adults, engaging with an interactive exhibit. They are gathered around a glowing display table, pointing and exploring the content.
Planning your school visit

We have a range of engaging programs linked to Australian Curriculum content and capabilities.

Three colourful tapestries hanging above the main entrance doors
Accessibility

We are committed to making our collections, exhibitions, building and events accessible to all Australians.

Teachers resources

Copyright information
Copyright for teachers

This Discovery Video unravels the often tricky world of copyright and exceptions that cover educational and research use.

A comic panel on yellowed newspaper paper. A large well-dressed man wearing a top hat that says 'Capital' is pushing a wheelbarrow marked 'Federal Capital' which is full of material marked 'Unearned increments'. He is pushing it towards a a man dressed in workwear wearing a hat marked 'NSW Elector'. The title below the comic reads 'A One-sided Affair'

(1880) The Bulletin, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-683703369

Media and information literacy

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A resource for educators teaching digital and/or media literacy in their classrooms. 

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a train

Robert McFarlane, Charles Perkins travelling to University, 1963, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-136494589

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

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Additional Library resources with educational value for teachers and students.

NLA Publishing teachers notes

The front cover of the book 'Marion and the Forty Thieves' showing children on a ship
Marion and the Forty Thieves

Sarah Luke

Cover of the book 'Hello!'
Hello!

Illustrated by Tony Flowers

Cover of the book 'New Year Surprise!'
New Year Surprise!

Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Di Wu

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