- Australia Day Council - http://www.australiaday.com.au/student_centre.html
Celebrates the arrival of Europeans in 1778, as well as presenting history from the Aboriginal point of view. Includes information about the flag, and the words of the National Anthem.
- Wikipedia: Australia Day - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day
This encyclopedia entry describes some of the celebrations as well the controversy that exists over the date and the event it commemorates.
- About Australia Day - http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/awardsevents/events/australiaday/aboutaustday/
Providing information about how this event is celebrated, as well as a list of some things that make Australians proud.
- Australia Day and General Australian Crafts - http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/australia/
Provides a brief history, plus comments from young Australians about how they celebrate the holiday. Includes a number of ideas for simple crafts to reflect Australian nature and culture.
- National Australia Day: Fun and Games - http://www.australiaday.gov.au/funandgames.asp
Features a memory game and cartoons of Australian animals and people to print and colour in. Also includes a quiz to see how much you know about the country.
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