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Trailblazing women in our democracy

Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.

This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.

Red and blue shapes with activities about trailblazing women, on a light blue background with illustrations of books and pencils.

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Trailblazing women in our democracy – matrix

Colours shapes with learning activities about trailblazing women in Australia.
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