Teaching resources on Australians in World War I

 

World War I is an important part of Australia’s civic and military history. It remains our costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. Our teaching resources explore the diverse experiences of Australians in wartime. Their stories will help you bring this topic to life in the classroom.

Extension resources

The extension category includes useful resources containing detailed content that may require more advanced literacy skills. These resources could be used for independent research tasks and extension activities or be modified to meet your teaching needs.

World War One 1914 to 18 - our website section

Gallipoli and the Anzacs teaching resource

Gallipoli book and related Gallipoli: Educational Activities workbook

Australians on the Western Front book and worksheet

Home Front book and related Home Front Educational Activities workbook

Century of Service book series

Snapshots: Australians in war and conflict book

Forever yours: Stories of wartime love and friendship and We'll Meet Again workbooks

Australian Volunteers in Serbia 1914-18 fact sheet

About our resources

Our World War I free educational resources for Australian schools include:

  • classroom activities and lessons
  • interactive online activities
  • printable worksheets to consolidate learning
  • source analysis for primary and secondary sources
  • short films and videos
  • workbooks and books.

Education specialists and qualified historians design our resources so they:

  • are historically accurate
  • build knowledge, understanding and skills
  • engage your students.

Primary and secondary resources have classroom-ready content. Adapt them to cover topics broadly or in detail.

World War I topics include:

  • causes of World War I
  • countries involved in World War I
  • enlistment and recruitment
  • diverse Australian experiences in World War I
  • Gallipoli Campaign
  • Western Front
  • Middle Eastern campaigns
  • trench warfare and weaponry
  • Australian women in service and on the home front
  • Indigenous Australian service
  • Australians on the home front
  • wartime artworks, artists and writers
  • commemoration of World War I.

To bring history to life, we've included oral histories that capture veterans' stories and experiences.

More stories

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DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) ( ), Teaching resources on Australians in World War I, DVA Anzac Portal, accessed 4 July 2025, https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/classroom/teaching/ww1
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