What was life like for children growing up in rural Australia during the 1970s?
Sarah’s Story
Sarah is growing up in rural Australia during the 1970s. Her home is on a farm where there are wide open spaces, animals to care for and jobs that need to be done each day.
Like many children living in rural areas at this time, Sarah often helps her family with farm chores. Schools, shops and neighbours can be far away, so travelling by bus or car is often part of daily life.
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This is a short excerpt from Sarah’s full classroom profile, available here as part of the Growing up in the 1970s Teaching Pack — or try a sample in the free 1970s Childhood Comparison Mini Lesson below.
Profile snapshot:
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Name: Sarah
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Where she lives: Rural Australia
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Time period: 1970s
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Home life: Helping with farm chores
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Technology: Shared home telephone (if available)
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Play: Outdoor play and helping on the farm
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Communication: Visiting neighbours or using the home phone
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Why this matters: Sarah’s experiences help us understand how daily life for children in rural Australia has changed over time
Compare Sarah’s experiences with other children growing up in 1970s Australia
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