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Introduction

World events such as the Vietnam War had a significant impact on Australia’s migration policy. The arrival of refugees changed the fabric of Australian society.  

During these lessons, students will analyse sources to gain an understanding of the impact of the Vietnam War on Australia’s migration policy, as well as the way refugees were welcomed and treated by Australians and the media.  

Learning intentions:   

Students:  

• understand that the nature of global events changed Australia’s migration policies  

• analyse sources to gain an understanding of the response of Australians and the media to Indochinese refugees 

Success criteria: 

• understand the various responses to Indochinese refugees 

Syllabus Content: 

The impact of at least ONE world event or development and its significance for Australia, such as the Vietnam War and Indochinese refugees (ACDSEH146)  

Students:  

• describe the impact of the Vietnam War or ONE other world event on Australia's migration policy 

• discuss the response of Australians, including the Australian media, to the arrival of refugees from Indochina in the 1970s and 1980s OR refugees from Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001 

Outcomes:  

• HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia  

• HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia  

• HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences