1. A game that illustrates the challenges faced by asylum seekers.

Want an interactive online game that explores the issues faced by asylum seekers when escaping persecution, seeking safety, and experiencing challenges in a new land?

This game by the UN Refugee Agency can be played section by section as individuals or as a group, and includes web facts and info for teachers.

Suited for 7+ but it’s also best to check the content first.

2. Hear stories from the perspective of young refugees.

For younger audiences – this story from the ABC shares the experience of two girls who moved to Australia for quite different reasons. One migrated, and one sought asylum.

For everyone – an eye-opening collection of memories of children who lived through the Syrian war:

For the high schoolers – this great clip from Unicef compares the experience of two child refugees – one from WWII, one from Syria:

3. Stats on asylum seekers, settlement rates, Australian policy and refugee intake internationally.

The Refugee Council of Australia has got it covered and includes interactive maps!

4. The Great Escape board game

This printable board game from Amnesty International simulates human rights dilemmas faced by groups of refugees attempting to escape from their country. Students work as a team to decide the safest way to overcome these challenges.

5. A TV program that changed perspectives and built empathy.

Check out ‘Go Back to Where You Came From’, the eye-opening SBS program complete with interactive classroom activities.

6. An app that simulates the difficult decisions faced by refugees.

The My Life as a Refugee App gets students to imagine they’re forced to flee their country to avoid persecution. The decisions posed in the game illustrate the difficulties face by refugees every day.

7. On the pulse stats, graphics and tips!

The ASRC has got you covered for stats, graphics, fact sheets and tips on how to be as persuasive as possible.

8. Animation that shares the experience of young people in detention.

A great animation from the End Child Detention team.