Below is a list of Australian websites that maybe of value to teachers and/or students studying Australia.

At the time of print these websites were operational and suitable for use by schools. It is advisable to check the availability and content of any website before using it in the classroom. Due to the ever-changing nature and content of the World Wide Web, we take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information written below.

Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre: An excellent website established by the Southern Arrente Aboriginal Tribal Group near Alice Springs in Central Australia. Provides detailed information about the Arrernte Culture. There is also information about the didjeridoo and an Art Gallery to 'visit'. Child friendly website.

Aboriginal Koori Women's Spirituality: View some Aboriginal artwork and read about the spiritual teachings of an Aboriginal Senior Woman, Maureen Smith Minmia. For teacher reference.

Aboriginal Studies A search engine that provides an extensive number of websites associated with Aboriginal studies.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission: ATSIC is an independent statutory authority established by the government. This is a good website for teacher reference on present issues concerning Australian Indigenous People. Contains political objectives and reports. Provides many quality internet links.

Alice Springs School of the Air: A fascinating look at how elementary schooling is tackled in remote areas of the Australian Outback.

All About Vegemite: Just a bit of fun about this Australian gourmet delight!

Ausflag: Learn about the Australian flags, including the Aboriginal flag. Teacher reference and child friendly website.

Australian Aborigines - History & Culture Research Project:A website controlled by the Dharawal Aboriginal Tribal Elders Association. Suitable for teacher reference. Provides information on a variety of topics. Relevant fact sheets and books can also be ordered through this website.

Australian Embassy: The website of the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. Provides an excellent overview of Australia and its cultural heritage. Child friendly.

Australian Folk Songs: A collection of more than 100 songs. Provides words, music and information about each song. Child friendly.

Australian Football League: Australian Football, American Football: they are both ball games……there the similarities basically end!

Australian Indigenous Languages Resources: Established by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Group. Provides information, poems, stories in/about Aboriginal languages. Features 'Language of the Month' Series. Teacher reference and Upper Grade friendly.

Australian Schools:Websites that list Australian schools on the Internet.

Banjo Paterson: Banjo Paterson wrote the words to the famous Australian song: 'Waltzing Matilda'. The 'Poems of Banjo Paterson' website provides information about A.B.Paterson, lists the lyrics of many of his poems and other works, and as with 'Waltzing Matilda', allows you to listen to different musical arrangements.

CricInfo: A website dedicated to the game of cricket. Click on the 'site map', 'about cricket', 'an explanation of cricket'. This website also gives an amusing explanation of cricket from an American point of view - it's a good reference for an adult but unsuitable for children (format and language unsuitable).

Hidden Histories Project: Established by the Museum of Victoria (Aust.). It presents personal histories of individual Aboriginal people.

Indigenous Studies: A search engine that provides an extensive number of websites associated with Indigenous Peoples of the world.

Jukurrpa Artists: Jukurrpa Artists Corporation is an Aboriginal owned and controlled co-operative. 'Jukurrpa' means Dreaming or Creation Law of Aboriginal Culture. View pictures and explore further links. Child friendly.

Marsupial Museum: Learn about 15 Australian marsupials (pouched mammals). View pictures and explore further links. Child friendly.

National Gallery of Australia: This major gallery has an Aboriginal section. One of its exhibits is 'The Aboriginal Memorial'. This is an installation of 200 hollow log coffins (empty) from Central Arnhem Land. The coffins commemorate all the Aboriginal people who have died defending their land. There are 200 coffins for 200 years of European settlement. These coffins are highly decorated and could be compared/contrasted to the Native American totem poles. The website gives a detailed description and explanation of the exhibit as well as providing excellent photographs.

OneWorld Magazine: Australian Aboriginal Art: Features the work of Aboriginal artists.

Roebourne Primary School: Website for Roebourne Elementary School, which is composed of mainly Indigenous Australians. Includes information about the children and their school, the Outback Region of Pilbara in Western Australia, traditional music, the spoken language, bush food and medicine……and kangaroo skinning! Child friendly website.

Roots and Wings: An excellent Educational Catalog Company specializing in Australia. Based in Colorado, USA.

Stories of the Dreaming: An excellent website from The Australian Cultural Network and the Australian Museum. Provides information about the Dreamtime as well as a number of stories that can be read, listened to and/or viewed via video, through the Internet.

Yothu Yindi is popular Australian rock band. The band's music incorporates Aboriginal musical instruments and dance. Songs concern Aboriginal issues.