These megatrends have the potential to define and shape who Australian are, and what we shall become in the twenty first century. Civic realities There are also what can be called the civic realities of everyday life. Realities that include issues such as drug abuse, youth suicide, homelessness, alcohol consumption, gambling and soaring youth unemployment levels. Hence, it becomes unrealistic to expect the correction of the civic deficit will resolve such problems. Knowledge of the role of the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the tribunal that handed down the Mabo decision is not the world of young people, but the world of adults.
Civic education provides a real challenge for teachers, students and the community.
It is hoped that the material contained on this web site, along with the ongoing work of the Civic Education Research Group, will be of some assistance in helping to meet this challenge. This page has been accessed times.