ACYP has developed Digital Lunchbreak to assist children and young people with finding online resources and activities to do at home in their lunchbreak, around learning hours and on weekends.
Take a look at the selection below to find engaging activities that fit within weekly schedules and planning. Learn, create and discover through digital workshops, learning materials, virtual excursions and more.
Experience the Sydney Opera House from your home with their range of digital content and hands on activities created especially to inspire young minds.
Ages 2 to 12+
Learn from home. Advice and resources for parents and carers to support student success when learning remotely.
Ages 5 to 12+
Engaging over 400,000 students and teachers annually. Online access to arts education, professional learning, virtual excursions and streamed events.
Ages 5 to 18
Homeschool resources. Discover the Australian Museum's fun and informative online resources for teaching curious kids about science, nature and culture.
All ages
The NSW Government has partnered with the Centre for Volunteering to develop a new online volunteering platform, designed to link individuals willing to volunteer their time with charities, NGO’s and councils in need of support.
All ages
Learning at the Library. For families, teachers and those with an endless curiosity for life and learning.
All ages
Earth science resources for primary and secondary levels. Resources include background information, student activities, full-colour cut-out 3D models and posters.
Ages 8 to 18
Spending more time at home? Learn what you can do to stay active and healthy as COVID-19 changes our daily habits.
All ages
Bring the learning experience to life.
A subscription to The School Magazine includes printed magazines, access to digital content and our carefully curated Learning Resources. Some costs involved.
Ages 7 to 11+
Learn from home. Curriculum-linked, on-demand learning resources for teachers, learners and parents across design, technology and science disciplines.
All ages
Craft and activities. Choose some craft and other activities for a rainy day. See also the Kids in the kitchen recipes page.
Ages 5 to 12
Check out free instructions on crafting your own creations. These family activities use materials found at home and in nature.
Ages 5 to 12
Explore and learn about the collections of the gallery.
Ages 5-18
ABC Education brings you thousands of free, curriculum-linked resources for Primary and Secondary students and teachers.
Ages 6 to 18
TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free* short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.
Ages 15+
*Eligibility criteria apply
Taronga will be bringing its two beautiful zoos directly into your living room! Tune in daily to see your favourite animals, meet their friendly keepers and learn what goes on behind the scenes.
All ages
Use Our Local to discover local opportunities, activities, services and events for under 24 year olds across NSW.
Ages 0 to 24
Coronavirus and Kids: Resources from Save the Children.
Ages 0 to 12
The MCA have more than 100 free learning resources created by MCA artist educators. Engage with an artist, exhibition or theme with resource sets, class kits and activities. You can mix and match class kits and activities to tailor your creative learning experience.
Ages 5 to 18
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PCYC is a charity empowering young people with 64 clubs throughout NSW. PCYC's daily connect program provides exciting and varied activities for young people of all ages.
All ages
WIRES is dedicated to wildlife education and knows that the future preservation and protection of Australia wildlife will be in the hands of our children. Download colouring in templates and fact sheets.
Ages 5 to 12
#14DaysYourWay - Black Dog Institute's social connection challenge.
Ages 12 to 18+
Bangarra Dance Theatre engage with students and teachers across the diverse communities we live in, through performances, professional learning workshops and access to a library of education resources.
Ages 8 to 18
The Mission Australia Youth Survey is Australia’s largest online youth survey, providing a platform for young people aged 15 to 19 to ‘speak up’ about the issues that really concern them.
Ages 15 to 19
Explore current and past productions, including many HSC texts, through comprehensive classroom resources.
Ages 17 to 18
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Browse a range of content and lesson ideas for learning at home.
Ages 5 to 17
The New Australian Children's Laureate's focus for 2020-2021 will be read for your life! On their website, you will find resources, videos, images, events and library card initiatives.
Ages 5 to 11
Online programs including the Community Catch Up mentoring sessions which focus on bringing together deaf and hard of hearing teenagers with deaf or hard of hearing mentors. Some costs involved.
Ages 12 to 25
Find a range of resources for you and your family to use while staying home. Join live streams of keepers, aquarists and star sea creatures. Get exclusive activity sheets, craft activities and downloadables.
All ages
Audible Stories is a collection of over 650 full-length audiobooks and other titles that are free to stream. It’s a great, screen-free way to access exciting and educational content, and is one way to help entertain kids spending more time at home.
All ages
See online images of art collections across the world.
Ages 12+
NASA provides a safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions.
Ages 5-10
Workshops are play-based and include a range of fun activities, including games, art, drama, music, movement and breathing. Some costs involved.
Ages 5 to 12
Live and free online netball workouts and programs for netballers. Between now and the end of May, Suncorp Team Girls Online Netball Clinics will be coming live to your living room throughout the week between 9am and 3pm.
Ages 12+
