Eureka Education

Eureka Centre encourages young people to engage with Australia’s colonial history through its Eureka Education programs. We provide teachers and students with tools and experiences that explore the social history and cultural impact of the Victorian goldrush and the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miners’ rights. Eureka Centre Ballarat offers a range of onsite programs, perfect for excursions and school camps and also online programs where we can come virtually to your classroom.

Our programs are delivered by a team of qualified teachers and can be adapted to meet the specific curriculum needs of individual groups. We are located on the site of the Eureka Stockade battle and in the heart of the Victorian goldfields. Our programs are developed directly from the History and Civics and Citizenship curriculum. Speak to our Education Officers today to discuss tailoring programs that will complement and extend your classroom learning.

Eureka!

In this program, students explore the lives and stories of the people who had a significant influence on shaping Australia’s colonial society. Students have an opportunity to form deeper connections with the people of the Eureka Stockade as they become absorbed in their stories.

Students will adopt the voice of key protagonists to enable them to merge these stories to their personal experience; creating a relationship with the beliefs, values and motivations of the people at Eureka and their impact on social justice and equality.

Length: 90 minutes (120 minutes for groups larger than 80)
Cost: $9.50 (inc GST) per student. Teachers are free of charge. Ask about our discount for schools located in the Ballarat municipality.
Maximum participants: 100

Victorian and Australian Curriculum F-10
History levels 3 - 6 and 9 – 10
Civics & Citizenship levels 5 -10

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Winning the Vote: Making a Nation

Students participating in this program will gain a clear understanding of key moments in the history of democracy in Australia by investigating the lives and stories of people who have created social change.

Students will compare the past with contemporary examples and explore how they can contribute to and strengthen Australia’s democratic processes today.

Length: 90 minutes
Cost: $9.50 (inc GST) per student. Teachers are free of charge. Ask about our discount for schools located in the Ballarat municipality.
Maximum participants: 80

Victorian and Australian Curriculum F-10
History levels 3 - 6 and 9 - 10
Civics & Citizenship levels 5 -10

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Museum Incursion. Our Flags: Australian Symbols

In Eureka Education’s 3/4 History program, students analyse the Eureka Flag and other national symbols in order to describe the significance of Australian symbols and emblems. Schools within 50km of Ballarat can book this program as an incursion with a Eureka Education teacher bringing the workshop into your classroom. Schools outside of this area can book an online session. Choose a time for our Education team to present a workshop via teams or zoom while your students engage with four notable flags of Australia and other classroom resources which will be emailed to you before the session. 

Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $50 (inc GST) per session
Maximum participants: 30

History levels 3 - 4

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Online Programs

Eureka Education offers a range of online programs allowing you to access the knowledge and understanding found at the Centre remotely. Online programs are conducted live with a professional educator and suitable for groups grade 3-VCE. Programs are run through Zoom (other platforms available on request).

Cost: $50 (inc GST) per session.
Maximum participants: 30

The Eureka Flag
Join us for a discussion on the myths and facts about one of Australia’s most significant cultural artefacts and textile treasures, The Eureka Flag.
Length: 30 minutes 

History levels 3 - 5 and 9 - 10

Revolution or Riot?
Students explore the stockade from the perspective of both the colonial government and the rebels. What was the reason behind the decisions being made by each side in the conflict, and who do you think was right?
Length: 30 minutes 

History levels 5 - 6 and 9 - 10
Civics & Citizenship levels 5 -10

Eureka: Power and Resistance
In Eureka Education’s new ONLINE VCE History program, students will analyse opposing views in the debate – was Eureka the catalyst for Australian Democratic reform? Students will access primary and secondary sources in order to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives of people involved in the Eureka Rebellion and creators of later historical interpretations.
Length: 40 minutes 

VCE History - Unit 3 Australian History

Education booking Enquiries

To request an education booking please fill in the form below or click this link to open in a new window and an Education Staff member will be in touch.

For any program enquiries please contact us at
E | eurekaeducation@ballarat.vic.gov.au
P | 03 5333 0308
 

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