Teacher Resources

The full version of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

A child-friendly version of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In the Know Your Rights Lesson Plans students will discover what they are and why they have them. Moreover, they will discover that children’s rights are important.

A child-friendly version to what Child Rights are and why they matter.

Discover the key Convention documents and related publications and resources.

An activity book about Child Rights for Stage 1 students.

In 2023, the Young and Resilient Research Centre and UNICEF Australia set out on a mission to talk to children and young people in New South Wales about how climate change affects them – now and in the future.

Explore free teacher lesson plans for Stage 1 to Stage 3 students on climate change. These plans align with the NSW and Australian Curriculum, enabling creative expression through different activities.

Every small action for our planet creates a better future for children all over the world.

A comprehensive view of children’s exposure and vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.

Building universal standards for governments to uphold children’s rights impacted by the environmental and climate crisis.

A guide to understanding the key tools for making progress towards the global climate action goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, including the Paris Agreement, nationally determined contributions and other tools.

Understanding and tackling climate change.

From citizenship and justice to climate change and the environment, inspire children to make a difference!

A guide to the goals for children and young people. 

Animated video to help children learn about important concepts for people and planet as covered in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Promotes the use of the SDGs in learning so that children can contribute to a better future for all.  

We’re on the ground, working to reach children and their families with life-saving support while helping communities recover. 

Supporting parents and families through disasters and emergencies.

Disaster Talks speaks with principals, teachers, students, and school mental health and education department leaders to hear what they have learnt from their experiences of disaster and what they wished they knew before the disaster hit.

A child-friendly guide to current emergencies.

Advances in neuroscience reveal that the adolescent brain is still a work in progress, offering a crucial second window of opportunity to influence the development of children in their second decade of life.

Lay the foundation in this period of growth and learning.

Starting school, navigating friendships and building resilience – the focus shifts to the outside world.

Physical changes, appearances and friendships – there is much to navigate in this challenging time.

How to tackle emotional, behavioural and health risks that could influence the rest of their lives.

Dr Lisa Damour on helping your young person express emotions. 

Here are expert tips to help you understand and support your child through the ups and downs of growing up. 

How to approach conversations with empathy and understanding.

Learn about the warning signs and how to guide your child.