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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.

Focuses on debates on the Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) curriculum area against history subjects in Australian schools. Origin of the debates; Goals for students in SOSE; Questions for evaluating SOSE curriculum.

Discusses the issues on multicultural education and the studies of society and the environment programs. Multicultural society in Australia; Importance of fostering cultural diversity; Changes in the business practices.

Discusses the application of memorial plaques to initiate studies of society and environment (SOSE) investigation by Australian students. Application of film strategy in teaching primary school students; Benefits of using film strategy.

Comments on the integration of studies of society and environment (SOSE) and English key learning area (KLA) in the curriculum of primary schools in Australia. Application of SOSE in studying social situations; Objectives of the Social Education Framework P-10; Overview of the draft writing framework.

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.

Interviews Lindy Stirling, education oficer for the Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers. Responsibilities at the organization; Views on the importance of social studies; Challenges and opportunities in the Studies of Society and Environment learning area; Goals as president of the Social Education Association of Australia.

Comments on the studies of society and environment (SOSE) teaching practice in Australia in the 21st century. Challenges faced by SOSE teachers; SOSE curricula of the Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers Inc.; Optimism on the SOSE key learning areas.

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.

Presents updates related to the Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) curriculum area as of March 2001. Reorganization at SOSE; Relocation of the office of SOSE; Learning areas of work samples produced for SOSE teachers.

Presents an update on social studies in Australia as of early 2000. Introduction of Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF) II ; Information on the CSF II documents; Release of a revised VCE study design.

Expresses gratitude for the strength of Victorian Association of Social Studies Teachers Inc. and for the quality of service offered to members in Australia. Praises for the efforts exerted by education officer Lindy Stirling for the association; Ideas and actions generated by the association committees; Recognition of commitments and expertise in civics and citizenship by the Department of Education.

Presents an update on the consultation on the Studies of Society and Environment component of the Curriculum and Standards Framework II in Australia that ended June 25, 2002. Sectors that participated in the consultation process; Themes and issues raised; Importance of the collated data.