Unit: Regenerating Australia – Film Guides – Years 5 – 10

Quick summary: What would Australia look like in 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people? Regenerating Australia is a short film by the team behind the high-impact feature documentaries 2040 and That Sugar Film. It is based on a four month interview process with a diverse group of Australians who shared their hopes and dreams for the country’s future.

The Regenerating Australia curriculum has been designed to tune your students into the concepts covered in the film, and deep dive into the solutions presented. The lessons in this unit can be used in isolation or mixed and matched in any sequence that suits your curriculum planning. We recommend that you start the investigation of regeneration with the ‘Watching the Film’ lesson for your year level.

How to access the Regenerating Australia film:

Regenerating Australia will be launching in March with a national tour of Q&A events with Director Damon Gameau and special guests. Book in to take your class by finding session times and cinema locations here. Australian schools can apply for a free educational license to screen the film either virtually or on the school campus. Schools will receive a digital copy of the film and are also invited to download the free School Action Toolkit. Bookings can be made here with screenings commencing in April.  To view the trailer click here.

Regenerating Australia is a Regen Studios film developed and produced in association with WWF-Australia. Cool Australia and Regen Studios would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of Shark Island Foundation, Documentary Australia Foundation, and our philanthropic partners in the development of these teaching resources.