“Big mob with the net catches more than one person with a line” – Uncle Jimmy
3: Looking after our spot
Here are the five key learning points from Uncle Jimmy’s story about active citizenship:
- Looking after democracy is like caring for our special fishing spots – it needs attention
- Knowledge has been passed down through generations – we need to keep our voice strong the same way
- Speaking up when things aren’t right protects community for the future
- Everyone has a responsibility to look after our democratic rights
- Just like we teach young ones about Country, we need to teach them about having their say
Story Card #9
Uncle Jimmy teaches about active citizenship.
Your Reflections
- What does active citizenship mean to you?
- How can we protect our democratic rights?
- Why is passing down knowledge important?
Take action
Learn
- Listen to Elders’ stories
- Understand our community’s history
- Learn about democratic rights
Speak up
- Share your thoughts respectfully
- Stand up when things aren’t right
- Support fair treatment for everyone
Teach
- Share knowledge with young ones
- Talk about the importance of having a voice
- Show how to be an active community member
Remember:
Democracy needs our care
Every voice is important
Protect rights for future generations