R: Radio, School of the Air and Flying Doctors / Religion / Rabbit Proof Fence and alien species

Tomorrow we'll be focusing on the following topics:

1. Radio

We have already seen what the wireless was like at the beginning of 20th century, with its aspiration to become the "new BBC". Click the picture to learn more.










I'm not that much interested in names, dates and details. Instead concentrate on the impact that radio has had on the community in a country where many citizens live in very remote areas.

1a. School of the Air - (long distance) education.

This video gives a wonderful insight into what The School of the Air is and how it operates. Have a look:



Here you can read about The School of the Air.














(Click on the picture to visit Alice Springs School of the Air website).

1b. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.

 We'll have a closer look at their work and importance for communities living in distant, remote areas of Australia.

(click on the picture)

2. Religion

3. Before we continue with the rest of topics beginning with "R", we're coming back to the letter "E" or a while.

E: Endangered and Extinct Species.

Read about the factors that threaten Australian wildlife here. (You don't have to read it all - just look at:
A. Habitat loss, change and fragmentation
B. Invasive plants and animals)

















We are also going to spend some time talking about the fate of this unfortunate little fellow. Click on the picture to learn more.

"R" PRESENTATIONS:

1. ROCKS AND MOUNTAINS
2. RIVERS
3. RADIO - RFDS (ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE)
4. RADIO - THE SCHOOL OF THE AIR