Seeking Refuge Museum Staff-led
- What
- Museum Staff-led
- When
- Terms 1 to 4, Monday to Wednesday
- Duration
- 45 minutes workshop, 45 minutes gallery visit
- Year level
- Years 9 to 12
- Minmum student numbers
- Minimum 15 students
- Maximum student numbers
- Maximum 30 students
- Cost
- $9 per student + education service fee
- Booking information
- Bookings 13 11 02
Stories of asylum seekers, displaced persons and refugees.
Individuals have sought refuge in Australia for more than 100 years. This interactive program uses stories from the museum exhibitions to investigate the experiences of individuals who were forced to leave their homeland.
Students also investigate the history of legislation relating to the settlement of displaced persons in Australia using documents and individual profiles from the collection in the Museum.
Following the session, students visit the permanent exhibition galleries, exploring historical perspectives and the personal stories of seeking refuge. They are provided with a student booklet to record their findings.
The workshop session introduces the key ideas and definitions:
- Human Rights
- Asylum Seeker
- Refugee
This program is most suitable for students with a basic understanding of Australian immigration history.
Victorian Curriculum links
- Civics and Citizenship: Level 9 and 10
- Humanities – History: Level 10
- Intercultural Capability: Level 9 and 10
Related links
Related programs and resources
Seeking Refuge Virtual
A virtual program exploring issues of asylum, refugee status, and Australia’s immigration policies.
History Lab (VCES)
Develop student historical thinking with primary sources from the Museum collection. Free for government schools.
Creative Writing Lab
Inspire students and kick start their creativity through creative writing workshops at the museum.