Untold Stories – First Nations Contributions to Australia

Untold Stories – First Nations Contributions to Australia

Educational Resource for teachers and school leaders – 10 week program

Untold Stories is a series of ten short documentary films bringing forward important First Nations contributions to Australian history that are often absent from mainstream narratives.

Voiced by Ernie Dingo, the series shares stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose leadership, courage and talent helped shape the nation.

Each film is approximately two minutes long and can be used as a starting point for classroom discussion about Australian history, recognition and the role of First Nations peoples in shaping the country.

Originally produced to support the national Recognise constitutional recognition campaign, the films contributed to a wider conversation about truth telling, memory and belonging.

The series reached more than one million viewers across ABC television and social media platforms, demonstrating the appetite for historical storytelling grounded in Indigenous voice.

The stories are now being made available for schools through the BushTV First Nations Story Library, helping students engage with Australian history through authentic voices and lived experience.

Teacher Resource

Teachers using the Untold Stories series can download a simple classroom resource guide that includes:

• Background information on each story
• Discussion questions for students
• Suggested classroom activities
• Key themes for learning and reflection

The films are designed to act as conversation starters, helping students explore Australian history through the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose contributions helped shape the nation.

Download Teacher Resource Guide (PDF)

Download Student Handbook (PDF)