The Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is a joint activity of Asialink at the University of Melbourne and Education Services Australia Ltd. The AEF supports schools to implement the Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia cross-curriculum priority of the Australian Curriculum.
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What's new
White paper on Australia and Asia
Written submissions close 26 February for input into the White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century White Paper about economic and strategic changes in Asia and implications for Australia. Read more.
Subsidies for Malaysia Study Tour
Teachers and school leaders can apply for a $1,300 subsidy in the AEF’s Malaysia Unplugged Study Tour to expand their knowledge of contemporary Malaysia and approaches to environmental sustainability. Program departs April 2012. Apply now.
Languages curriculum resources
Access a range of Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian language teaching and learning resources that include culturally relevant stories, digital games and teacher notes. Access now.
Australian Curriculum: Geography
Does the draft geography curriculum provide appropriate learning opportunities about Asia for all Australian students? You are invited to provide feedback via the ACARA consultation survey, before 29 February 2012.
Professional learning for parents
Parents can now apply for the Parents Understanding Asia Literacy project, an innovative 2-day program about working collaboratively with school leaders to build student demand for Asian knowledge and skills. Register your interest.
National Statement on Asia Literacy
The National Statement on Asia Literacy in Australian Schools 2011-2012 identifies the broad knowledge, skills and understandings required by all students to achieve Asia literacy in line with the Asia priority of the Australian Curriculum.
For teachers
- Primary school resources
- Secondary school resources
- Intersections of Identity English resources
- The Australian Curriculum
- Professional learning
- Asia skills: work and life opportunities
- Study tours
- BRIDGE school partnerships
- Calendar of events
For school leaders
- Leading 21st Century Schools Project
- Resources for change
- Becoming Asia Literate: Grants to Schools
- Study tours for school leaders
For students
For parents
Partnerships
What's on this portal?
We've compiled three short videos to help navigate the AEF web portal. View the latest video, outlining resources to support intercultural understanding:
View also videos outlining the AEF projects in 90 seconds and a more general introduction to what's on the portal.
An Asia exploration with Santos
'I really think they've enjoyed today. I've noticed their eyes opening up and sparks flying.' - Kylie Hill, Indonesian Teacher, Le Fevre High School, SA
Access Asia: Secondary Teaching and Learning Units
This Integrated Studies teacher resource for Years 7–10 provides 19 units of work ranging from literature to culture and customs. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History Years 7 to 10.View more
Voices & Values: Citizenship in Asia - Teacher Information (Environment)
Examine some of the environmental issues facing the Asia region.View more
Snapshots of Asia: Japan
This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Japan whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more
