Augmented reality
Winds of Change
Uncover Australia’s Muslim history through our immersive and engaging augmented reality program.
The experience
Travel back in time.
Winds of Change places you inside moments from Australia’s Muslim history. Each stop offers deeper insight into discoveries you can uncover, from the items traded between Makassan fishermen and First Nations Peoples to the equipment needed to deep dive for pearls.
Use it alongside a museum visit, as an extension to our Australian Muslim History gallery, or when covering these topics in the classroom.
5 stops to exploreThe journey
Five stops through time.
Students travel through five moments in Australia’s Muslim history. Pick a stop to see where the experience takes them.
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Arnhem Land · 1700s
Makassan fishermen
See the Makassan fishermen on their perahu (fishing boat), who traded with First Nations Peoples before European settlement.
Uncover
The items traded between Makassan fishermen and First Nations Peoples.
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The Afghan cameleers
Explore the life of the Afghan cameleers.
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Marree, South Australia
Australia’s first mosque
Explore Australia’s first mosque, built of mud brick at Marree in 1861.
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Albert Park · 1884
Melbourne’s first Eid Festival
Visit Albert Park in 1884 for Melbourne’s first ever Eid Festival.
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Thursday Island
The pearl divers
Meet the crew diving for pearls near Thursday Island.
Uncover
The equipment needed to deep dive for pearls.
For teachers
Years
3–10
Built for the curriculum.
Winds of Change covers a range of curriculum areas in History and Geography from Years 3 to 10. Our Education Portal also has a variety of resources linked to the program to further support student learning.
At the museum
Complimentary with the IMA’s educational programs, as an extension to the Australian Muslim History gallery.
On its own
After an initial complimentary experience for a reasonable group size, a small cost applies.
Get access
Bring Winds of Change to your students.
For more information on the program, how to gain access, or if you need further support, contact our National Education Manager.
The Islamic Museum of Australia acknowledges the support of the Department of Education, Victoria, through the Strategic Partnerships Program.
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