Australia Kaleidoscope PLP
What does it mean to be Australian and how do we teach effectively about identity? View more
The Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is a joint activity of Asialink at the University of Melbourne and Curriculum Corporation. The AEF advocates for and supports Asia literacy in Australian schools.
AEF National Summit 2010
The forthcoming Summit will be held in Sydney on 22-23 March and is by invitation. The focus is on influencing the development of Asia literacy in the Australian Curriculum.
History Study Tours
Study tour programs for 2010 include two new History focused tours in partnership with History Teachers Association of Australia... Read more
China quiz for students
Begin your school year with The China Game, a quiz for middle school students.
Did you know?
In 1990, 537,700 Australian tourists visited Asia. In 2008, the figure was 1,830,100. In 1990, 650,100 Asian tourists visited Australia. In 2008, the figure was 1,422,200.
From Price, Waterhouse, Coopers Melbourne Institute Asialink Index 2009
Asia Pacific Triennial (APT), Qld
This exciting exhibition opened on 5 December 2009 in Brisbane. It showcases the artwork of 100 artists from 25 countries in the region. With programs for teachers and students, it provides great opportunities to explore contemporary issues and aesthetics in Asia as well as the connections between Australia and the region. Explore APT
What is a good neighbour?
Asialink captured the responses of some key individuals from South East Asia in this short video.
Video material on portal
Fifteen videos showcase the high-quality speakers who presented at the August Schools Forum in Canberra. Find out what film-maker Khoa Do, Commissioner Michael Keelty of the Australian Federal Police, and journalist Rowan Callick had to say about the importance of Asia literacy. Use video material to stimulate discussion in your school communities.
For teachers
Develop confidence in teaching about Asia through up-to-date curriculum resources and professional learning. Learn more:
- Primary school resources
- Secondary school resources
- The national curriculum
- Professional learning: English
- Study tours
For school leaders
Access materials to support change in your school. Learn more:
For students
Find student-centred, interactive learning activities. Learn more:
For parents
For Asia Literacy Alliance
Read about the significant number of education jurisdictions and business representatives who support Asia Literacy in Schools. Learn more
New web portal
Welcome to the new Asia Education Foundation web portal. You will find engaging new resources along with materials which have been updated and re-formatted for the portal. Resources are being migrated across from the former site and new material added daily. Please email us if you cannot access the resources that you need.
Mary Pendergast - Warrnambool College
Mary Pendergast describes the process of curriculum change at Years 7-10 and her role in supporting change.
