Issue 137
Term 2, 2026
New websites and apps
Download the entire collection of records for these digital resources, plus a few more, which you can upload directly into your library management system. Select ‘Connections Term 2 2026’ and click on the Download button.
Indigenous Referencing Guidance for Indigenous Knowledges
Type: Website document
SCIS ID: 5559747
Audience: Secondary, teachers, library staff
URL: libguides.anu.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=52529037
This document outlines the Indigenous Referencing Guidance for Indigenous Knowledges project undertaken by Indigenous Archives Collective (IAC) members as a research and consultation partner with CAVAL. The report includes a preamble that sets the context of the work in both Australian academic libraries and within library and information studies nationally and internationally. It considers the intersections of library practices with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. The project has created an Indigenous Knowledge Attribution Toolkit (IKAT) that includes a decision tree to provide guidance for assessing content and attribution, and a citation and referencing guide with examples that include Indigenous attribution.
Yoorrook Justice Commission
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5558113
Audience: Secondary, teachers, library staff
URL: yoorrook.org.au
This website is the official public record of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. It shares truths, evidence and recommendations from the Commission’s historic truth-telling process in Victoria.
First Nations Initiatives
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5559717
Audience: Teachers
URL: education.gov.au/first-nations-education-policy/first-nations-initiatives
This page provides links to important information on First Nations education past and current initiatives, and resources associated with First Nations education policy.
The Little Bookroom: articles and booklists
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5559684
Audience: Teachers, library staff
URL: littlebookroom.com.au/book-lists
A collection of articles and topical book lists curated by the staff of the children’s bookstore The Little Bookroom in Melbourne. An excellent resource for assisting with collection development, particularly with specific topics in mind.
Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools
Type: Website and document
SCIS ID: 5559702
Audience: Teachers, library staff
The Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools (the Framework) was developed by the National AI in Schools Taskforce, which included representatives from all jurisdictions, education sectors and the national education agencies. It seeks to guide the responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools in ways that benefit students, schools and society. It gives educators a guide on how AI should be used in terms of teaching and learning, human and social wellbeing, transparency, fairness, accountability, privacy, security and safety. The site has a downloadable PDF reference poster.
Reconciliation Australia
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 1033394
Audience: Teachers, students
Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates respect, trust and positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular they have a range of resources about Reconciliation Action Plans, including a process specifically designed for schools and early learning services.
Burraga First Nations Languages Platform
Type: App
SCIS ID: 5559717
Audience: Students, teachers
URL: burraga.org/first-nations-languages
This app provides First Nations communities, language groups and organisations with the tools to design and deliver flexible, accessible and respectful digital language learning pathways in the Burraga languages. Students can access interactive language learning games and authentic cultural learning materials, contributed and managed by local First Nations communities from across Australia.
LoveOzYA
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5559693
Audience: Teachers, students
URL: loveozya.com.au
The Australian Young Adult Literature Alliance, more affectionately known by our social media hashtag #LoveOzYA, is a national organisation promoting Australian youth literature, supporting diverse representation and ‘own voices’ in Australian YA. #LoveOzYA aims to support teachers, librarians, writers and readers of Australian YA with news, resources and events.
Narragunnawali
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5377845
Audience: Teachers
Narragunnawali supports schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a high level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. The site includes a large range of professional learning resources designed to strengthen school staff understanding of reconciliation and support respectful teaching practice.
Education Daily
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 5559678
Audience: Parents, teachers
URL: educationdaily.au
EducationDaily supports families and education professionals to make smart, informed choices to get the most out of the education system from preschool, through primary and secondary, and right through to tertiary schooling at TAFE/University. Throughout the day EducationDaily updates with topical news and useful information for parents, students and teachers about schools and education in Australia.
Squiz Kids Planet Warriors series
Type: Podcast
SCIS ID: 5559667
Audience: Primary
URL: squizkids.com.au/planetwarriors
This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in. In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable energy source works, while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them. Each episode comes complete with a dedicated classroom worksheet.
Wingaru
Type: Website
SCIS ID: 1964786
Audience: Teachers, students
URL: wingaru.com.au
Wingaru means ‘to think’ in Darug, the language group of the family behind Wingaru. The website aims to make Aboriginal Studies accessible to all children by developing culturally appropriate educational resources for mainstream classes. A digital subscription service that bundles all resources is available, as well as an online store for purchase of Aboriginal Education resources.