2026
Australasia
& Africa Children's University is
part of the
Children's Universities Worldwide and operated in
Australia by The University of Adelaide.
"On the Job" is
an Australasia & Africa Children's University Online Learning Destination!
Get your students to investigate!
Primary:
aimed at students from Years 5 - 7
Middle:
aimed at students from Year 7 - 9
Secondary:
aimed at students in Years 10 - 12April Holidays (Easter) Online Programme
Local Copy - Word(4 pages) can be found here.
Activities based on...
If you are inspired by the quote above, investigate ONE or TWO significant people who made it their life's work to help others.
Read their webpage and carry out one or two activities (always at the end of their page) that appeals to you:
Malala
Yousafzai
 The youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and an advocate for the education of all girls. |
Nelson Mandela
 South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. |
Dr. Charles
Nelson Perkins AO Australian Aboriginal activist |
William Cooper Australian Aboriginal political activist and community leader. He was the first recorded person to lead a protest against the Nazi treatment of Jewish people following Kristallnacht in 1938, marching to the German consulate in Melbourne despite being in poor health. |
Dr
Catherine Hamlin
AC
 Australian obstetrician and gynaecologist who worked in Ethiopia for most of her life helping women in childbirth. |
Professor Kelvin
Kong AM The first Aboriginal surgeon in Australia (Ear, Nose and Throat) and amazing advocate for equality in health delivery in Australia. |
Nas
Campanella  The ABC's National Disability Affairs Reporter. Nas was the first blind newsreader in the world. |
Dr Lowitja
O'Donoghue Dr. Lowitja O'Donoghue was a Yankunytjatjara woman recognized as one of Australia's most influential Indigenous leaders, a pioneering public administrator, and a tireless advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. |
If you would like to investigate more wonderful
people try
Fred Hollows In his time as a humanitarian and eye surgeon, Fred helped restore eyesight to thousands of people in Australia and overseas. |
Edie Kieft Edith Kieft (later Edith Rowe) was a pioneer in Australian surf lifesaving who famously challenged the gender barriers of the early 20th century |
Charlie King Charlie King AM is an Indigenous Australian sports commentator and award-winning anti-family violence campaigner working in Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is of Gurindji descent. |
Professor Fiona Wood Fiona Wood is one of Australia’s most highly respected plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Fiona is renowned for her innovation and advanced skill set, making her a world leading burns specialist. |
Michelle Payne The first female to win the Melbourne Cup at 1:100 odds! |
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How were you inspired? Which people did you read about and complete some activities? Why did you choose that person(s)?
Write up what things you would like to really do with your life in a diary!
Did You Know?
On the Job's is... having a 25th Year Anniversary
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
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