You Are a History Maker

Many people have made Australia a better place. They have made our history, even if they have never appeared in the history books. In fact, when you look carefully, most people have done something, maybe only small, but something to help change our lives and our history. Everybody’s actions count.

Our history makers have invented better tools or machines, developed cures for diseases or ways to control pests that were harming Australia. They have bred better crops or stock, and discovered new mineral resources. Some of them have shown us better ways to care for our land, while others have found better ways to care for our people. They have painted pictures or sung songs, and written poems or stories that have made us love Australia more. Others have done the same thing through music or dance.

Many of our history makers have been hurt or have died while building bridges, roads, tunnels and dams to make our lives better. Others have influenced our history by fighting fires, floods and even enemy troops.

What you do in your life becomes part of Australia’s history.