The Li'l Larikkins digital stories are designed to educate children in Australian primary schools about the dangers of bushfires and other natural hazards, and the actions they can take to protect themselves from harm. The resources are supported by lesson plans organised in two separate categories:

• Bushfire education

The Li’l Larikkins Bushfire Safety Program was developed to help lower primary, middle primary and upper primary students understand fire and the importance of bushfire preparation and safety both at school and at home.

Introduction: Bushfire Safety Program _{(PDF 1075KB)}

• Natural hazards education

The Natural Hazards Children’s Awareness and Education Program is focused on preparing children and their families for natural hazards including floods, storms, tsunami and cyclones. 

Introduction: Natural Hazards Children's Awareness and Education Program _{(PDF 107KB)}

Included resources

• a collection of digital safety stories on YouTube

• Lesson plans

• links to emergency services and support agencies 

Lower primary

Australian Curriculum learning area: Health

Middle primary

Australian Curriculum learning areas: Civics & Citizenship, Science, Health

Upper primary

Australian Curriculum learning areas: Geography, Science, Health

Li'l Larikkins bushfire series (YouTube)

Background resources

5Es methodology _{(PDF 88KB)}

Each teaching and learning activity of the ten Li'l Larikkins themes is aligned with the 'Five (5) Es' teaching framework approach; an instructional model based on constructivist learning theory.

Bushfire (for students) _{(PDF 1.55MB)}

Bushfire (for teachers) _{(PDF 1.58MB)}

Cyclone _{(PDF 115KB)}

Lightning _{(PDF 96KB)}

Rain, storms & floods _{(PDF 330KB)}

Tsunami _{(PDF 89KB)}