Australian migration stories
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Students become history detectives as they explore a curated collection of objects, oral histories and primary source documents.
This hands-on workshop shares personal stories of migrants and highlights the positive contributions migration has made to Australia. Working in small groups, students delve into an individual migrant’s experiences by analysing a collection of historical sources and piecing together the story told by the objects.
Teachers can select one of these themes for the workshop:
Stories and Suitcases (1788- 1900)
- Students unpack objects from a suitcase and uncover the migration story they represent.
Documents and Dialogues (1901-present)
- Students use oral histories and primary source documents to develop an understanding of individual migrants’ experiences.
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Also included
- Free self-guided access to museum exhibitions and HMAS Vampire outside of the scheduled program times. If you wish to visit any other vessels, please include the details in your booking form.
- All groups have a 30-minute recess and safety induction on arrival.
- Please indicate in your booking enquiry if you would like to schedule a lunch break during your visit.
Cost
$225 per group of 15 students.
Free for teachers and supervising adults within the required supervision ratio.
Book with another education program on the same day for $300 per group of 15 students.
Discounts are available to schools with an ICSEA score of 800 or lower.
Accessibility
This program is conducted within the main museum building.
- There is ramp and lift access to all exhibition spaces within the main museum building.
- This program does not include boarding the vessels.
Please indicate in your booking enquiry if anyone in your group has additional support needs so that we can ensure everyone has a positive experience at the museum.
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