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The article provides an overview of the Australian and Victorian Civics and Citizenship policy. Essential learning for Civics and Citizenship, and the required knowledge, skills and dispositions for global citizenship are discussed. Programs and approaches used in Victorial in order to engage and develop student interest in Civics and Citizenship are explored.

The article discusses the nature and role of Australia's Civics and Citizenship Education. It notes that Civics and Citizenship Education sets of values, including knowledge and importance of democratic values, deliberately or unintentionally. It states that the basis of Civics and Citizenship Education is the view that active citizenship is desirable. It also notes that knowledge and understanding under the Civics and Citizenship Education is important to be placed in the curriculum but needs to be more considered and fine-tuned sensitively.

The article focuses on the use of cartoons in investigating social and environmental issues in Australia. A definition of the term "cartoon" is given. Information on cartoons as a vehicle for mass communication is presented and the advantages of the use of cartoons within an educational context are also explained.

Focuses on the Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) curriculum. Definition of social studies according to the U.S. National Council for the Social Studies; Cause of conceptual difficulties for SOSE in Australia; Conceptual structure of SOSE as determined by the Curriculum and Assessment Committee of the Association of Education Committees.

Presents information on an integrated unit of work in social studies education, English and the Arts for junior to middle primary students in Australia based on a visit to the Melbourne Museum, which focused on the relationship of Indigenous Australians with the environment. Aims of the unit; Issues that should be addressed by students prior to visiting Melbourne Museum; Information on the Melbourne Museum; Recommended learning activities for the students following the visit to Melbourne Museum.

Discusses the results of a cross-national Civic Education study of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, which took place in Australia from 1996 to 2002. Implications of the study for citizenship education; Factors that may influence students' civic understandings and attitudes as their in-class school experiences; Issues associated with civic knowledge, with which Australian students had difficulty understanding; Views of Australian teachers regarding civic education issues; Significant findings of the study.

The article offers a look at the activities of the Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers (VASST) in Australia in 2006. Information on the move made by VASST members to dismantle its VASST library is presented and the success of the seminar conducted by VASST titled "Teaching East Timor" is reported. The article also presents a calendar of events that will be conducted by VASST including its celebration of Democracy Week from October 18 to 24.

Presents an update on key learning areas in Australia as of December 2003. Launch of consultations concerning the future structure and content of Victorian Certificate of Education subjects International and Political Studies; Summary of the consultation; Efforts of Australian government to detail curriculum reform in the middle years of schooling.

Presents news and updates on the Social Educators Association of Australia (SEAA) as of September 2003. Highlights of the biannual SEAA conference; Election of Joy Schultz as SEAA president; Commitment of the Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers to promoting social education.

The article presents the author's views on the status of the Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers in Australia in 2006. Information on the book "A Handbook of Social Studies for Teachers in Secondary Schools and County Colleges" is presented. The inclusion of civics and citizenship education in the curriculum of Victorian schools is also discussed.