Australia
Celebrate special days in Australia with themed activity ideas, history, quizzes, trivia and more!
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Short Story - The Runaway Train
In November 2018, BHP was forced to deliberately derail a runaway train loaded with iron ore in Western Australia. The driver had been inspecting an issue with the loaded train when it started moving by itself. This is a gripping news event to share with residents!
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Australian History Quiz II
Another Australian-themed history quiz for Australia Day!
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Uluru Word Search
Uluru, one of Australia’s most famous and immediately recognizable landmarks, is also known as 'Ayers Rock'. It is one of the most visited sites in Australia.
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Christmas in Australia Word Search
A Summer themed Christmas word search
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Australian Explorers Word Search
Test your knowledge of Australia's famous explorers on Australia Day!
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Australia Day Word Finder
Celebrate Australia Day with a Word Finder!
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Melbourne Cup Find-A-Word
A Melbourne Cup themed Find-A-Word
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Short Story: Bungaree - A Proud Aboriginal Australian
Bungaree was an Aboriginal Australian from the Kuringai people of the Broken Bay area, 3 miles north of Sydney. He came to prominence in 1798, when he accompanied Matthew Flinders on a coastal survey as an interpreter, guide, and negotiator with the local indigenous groups.
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National Reconciliation Week (Australia)
I have made a timeline of some of the events that have happened, which we can reflect with on the reconciliation journey
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Trivia and Games for International Nurses Day
To celebrate International Nurses day we had a morning tea and invited staff to tell their own stories. I also made a jigsaw puzzle from the attached skeleton. The other activity I did with them was to give each group the skeleton image with the names of the bones and had them draw a line to what bone they thought was correct.
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Jingle Jangle
Using the powerpoint, scroll through and get the residents to guess which product the jingle or slogan relates to. You can always adapt this to include the youtube advertisement or tune.
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Race Around Australian Trivia game
The object of the game is for each team to roll one dice and starting in Tasmania, work their way around Australia answering the quiz cards as they go.
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Banjo Paterson Short Biography
Banjo Paterson was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, including Waltzing Matilda and The Man from Snowy River.
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Aussie Bingo
This Bingo game I made for the Australia day celebrations. It is a picture Bingo of Aussie landmarks and icons.
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Surburban Names and Aboriginal meanings
This is an activity that I play on Australia Day or for NAIDOC week.
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What State is That Town From?
As part of Australia Day celebrations I made up this game. On a whiteboard I wrote up all of Australia's States and Territories (or you could draw a map).
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Australian History Quiz
A quiz that focuses on the history of Australia
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Voyage to Sydney - Short Story
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, visited Sydney, Australia in the late 19th century (1895) while on a world-wide lecture tour. This is a concise excerpt from his travelogue "Following the Equator".
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Favourite TV Ads
I have put together a list of TV Ads old and new using their catch phrase. I have laminated the phrase and the answer into strips and put a magnet on the back. It brought back lots of memories.
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Mystery Brisbane Cryptic Quiz
A fun quiz for people who know the suburbs of Brisbane.
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Distinctions & Descriptions of Army Rank and File - Australia
Here is some trivia that will appeal to Australian men.
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Short Story: The Birth of QANTAS
Qantas is a national icon worthy of celebration. Here is a short version of the Qantas story.
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Read Along Books for Dementia Residents
Read Along books for dementia residents
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Colour Trivia - Australian Theme
Aim: To stimulate cognitive function and refresh memory through a friendly trivia game suitable for all levels.
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Artist Impression - Leunig - 2
Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Leunig
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Artist Impression - Leunig - 1
Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Leunig
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Australian Indigenous Word Search
Here is a chance to learn a few Indigenous Australian words in an entertaining way. Like most native words of the world: some are beautiful, some are interesting, never are they boring!
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Indigenous Australian Dot Paintings
Indigenous Australians use plant shoots, Echidna quills and small twigs to paint their Dreamtime stories. Here are 12 Dot Painting Templates to enjoy with the elderly.
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10 Activities for Seniors Week
Seniors Week is celebrated on many different dates. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to honour our senior citizens.
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Melbourne Cup Quiz
Some interesting facts, history and trivia about Melbourne Cup!
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Anzac Day Song Quiz
Complete the title or line of the following songs!
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Short Story - Matthew Flinders
Matthew Flinders was a distinguished English navigator and cartographer. He was the first person to circumnavigate the island-continent of Australia.
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Melbourne Cup Horse
I printed out this picture of a horse and trimmings for colouring in and cutting out, and gave him 2 wooden pegs for legs.
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Australia Day Indoor Beach Volleyball
hose who do not wish to be involved will still have fun watching, hearing and experiencing the teams do their thing!
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Aussie Themed Jingle Bells
Aussie Themed Jingle Bells
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Colours on the field
Instead of fashions on the field for Melb Cup we are having colours on the field.
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Australian Prime Ministers Quiz
Australian Prime Ministers quiz - great to reminisce & test your knowledge.
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Aboriginal words and their meanings
Become acquainted with some exotic native Australian words.
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Memorial Day Poppy (Fabric)
Poppy flowers have long been a part of Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and Anzac Day. Here is another way of making a Poppy; this time in fabric.
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Memorial Day Decoration
Here is a nice decoration to be placed on dining tables on Memorial Day, along with lapel Poppies.
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Guess the Famous Australian Face
This is a wonderful reminiscing game for Australian Seniors! It can be adapted to make it easier or harder as required.
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The Great Australian Dunny
A wonderful and funny poem written by one of members!
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Remembrance Day Poster
Create a lovely poster to commemorate Remembrance Day.
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Anzac Day Wreaths made from plastic spoons
Use plastic spoons to make these lovely wreaths for ANZAC Day!
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Melbourne Cup Crossword
Get in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day!
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How to make an Aussie Billy Can
For Australia Day you can make a few billy cans to display around your facility, along with Aussie cork hats, didgeridoos, Australian flags, and posters of Australian flowers and wildlife.
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Australian inventions that changed the world
Australian inventions that changed the world. You will be surprised! This is a fun activity for seniors.
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C'mon Aussie
Decorate your activities room with everything 'Australian'.
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Aussie 12 days of Christmas
Make you own Australian themed 12 Days of Christmas song to enjoy.
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Aboriginal Clapping Music Sticks
Music sticks are used to keep the rhythm in songs, dances and corroborees in ceremonial events.
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Trivia about Australia and New Zealand
Interesting trivia about Australia and New Zealand.
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Sidney Nolan Art Templates
Have fun recreating 2 famous Sidney Nolan paintings!
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Felt Poppies for Remembrance Day
Socialization with peers in a group setting. Sense of accomplishment. Video included!
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Crepe Paper Poppies for Remembrance Day
Potential for reminiscing. Personal satisfaction. Video included!
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Ivy Wreaths for Remembrance/Anzac Day
Enhance self esteem. Have fun with arts and crafts!
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How to make horses for the ‘Race Horse’ game:
Make your own game for Melbourne Cup Celebrations!
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Australian Bookmarks for Australia Day
Easy and fun to make! Give the bookmarks as souvenirs to friends, staff and relatives.
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Collage with gum nuts and leaves
Celebrate cultural uniqueness and promote friendship and sharing.
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Paper Chains for Australia Day
Decorate your facility with these easy to make paper chains.
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Miss Mullet Contest
Nurses, support and leisure staff should compete in this fun contest.
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How to celebrate Australia Day
Have a party on Australia Day; quizzes, games, sing-along, beauty contest, movies, damper, billy tea, BBQ and lots of beer (and shandy) and laughter.
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Thong throwing Game for Australia Day
Who would have thought that 'Thong Throwing' would become an Aussie form of sporting glory!!
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Mullet throwing Competition
Make these easy fabric fish for a competition game on Australia Day; fill them with a mixture of polyester fibrefill and lavender. Have fun!
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Australia day Quiz 2
Can you name Australia's most western point?
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Australian Jokes for Australia Day
Here are some funny Australian themed jokes to celebrate Australia Day!
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Australian Slang Quiz
What do the following expressions or phrases mean to you?
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Indigenous trivia - Who am I?
Profiles of 2 prominent and famous Indigenous Australians.
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Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
Here are 3 beautiful Dreamtime stories to share during Naidoc week.
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Aboriginal Baby Names Trivia
Here are some beautiful Aboriginal names for boys and girls.
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Australian Indigenous Quiz
Test your knowledge and learn some more about Aboriginal culture during Naidoc week.
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Anzac day Quiz 2
Trivia about the history of ANZAC day
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Melbourne Cup Hats
Create your own beautiful hats to be worn on Melbourne Cup Day!
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Melbourne Cup Artwork
Create a fantastic Melbourne Cup piece of art in this activity!
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Remembrance Day Word Search
Here's a Remembrance Day themed word search!
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ANZAC Day Service
Observe cultural festivities. Promote sense of purpose. Download full program!
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Australia Day Trivia
Here are 20 interesting facts about Australia!
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Australia Day Quiz
Here's a general knowledgeq Quiz about Australia.
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Australia Day Damper Recipe
Damper is so easy to make - all you need is a hot oven and some very basic ingredients! Here is a recipe well worth trying!
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Melbourne Cup Horse Race Game
The Horse-Race game is a great way to spend the morning on Melbourne Cup Day!
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Hat Parade for Melbourne Cup
Get in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day with a hat parade!
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Sweeps for Melbourne Cup Celebration
Get residents involved in Melbourne Cup celebrations!
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Remembrance Day Celebration
Observe cultural festivities. Promote sense of purpose. Download full program!
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Yabbie Race and Boomerang Throw
This year for something different we are having yabbie races.
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