Energy

Some hints for finding information about
Energy

1. Search our online catalogue, use terms such as:"Energy", "Energy resources", "Energy efficiency", "Renewable energy resources--Australia", "Solar energy" and "Energy conservation"

2. Some links to get you started on the internet:

http://www.energyaustralia.com.au/State/NSW/Residential/Energy-efficiency-at-home/Understanding-your-energy-usage.aspx Understanding your home energy usage. Calculators for small appliance, hot water, pool pump and solar power

www.csiro.au/science/Energy.html Your carbon footprint, renewables and smart systems, powering transport, energy from oil and gas and energy from coal

3. Try the databases through the library's website on the
Web Resources Page :
ANZ Reference Centre
Encyclopedia Britannica Australia

Science Reference Center

World Book Online

Good Luck!

Stolen Generations

Some hints for finding information about
Stolen Generations

1. Search our online catalogue, use terms such as:"Aboriginal Australians--Separation of children", "Aboriginal Australians--Treatment" and "Aboriginal Australians--Children"

2. Some links to get you started on the internet :

www.reconciliation.org.au Sunday 13th February 2011, marks the third anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations. This is a question and answer fact sheet from Reconciliation Australia with information about the apology to the Stolen Generations.

www.racismnoway.com.au/classroom/factsheets/52.html This site discusses bringing them home, the effects of removal today and government responses to bringing them home.

www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/politics/stolen-generations-timeline.html Provides a timeline of the events surrounding the stolen generations

3. Try the databases through the library's website on the
Web Resources Page :
ANZ Reference Centre
Encyclopedia Britannica

Good Luck!