The vital lessons Holocaust survivors and researchers want Australians to learn

As a child survivor of the Holocaust who migrated to Australia, Nina Bassat views her life's story as a "triumph of survival".

Ms Bassat says that while she remembers "odd bits and pieces" of the war years, her memories are shaped by stories shared by her mother, who was "open" and "a fantastic raconteur". "Every survivor has a story, and every survivor's story is interesting. But what is really interesting is what we can draw from it, and where we can be of some use," she says.National survey prompts calls for better education

Researchers said one of the key objectives was to understand the level of “Holocaust awareness” among Australians.Although the survey found “broad, high levels” of Holocaust awareness, there are some critical gaps in knowledge, Dr Cooke says. “That's one aspect of universality. The other aspect of it, both from the survivors and from those who saved survivors, is people can draw from an enormous inspiration as to courage and resilience and of what the human spirit is capable. That message is so vital.”Despite the gaps in knowledge, the survey was broadly affirming for Brisbane teacher Lauren Hovelroud, who is passionate about Holocaust education.

The existing national curriculum for year 10 history requires students to examine significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust. It may also be covered in other history programs, such as in year nine. Among the researchers’ eight recommendations in the report is the introduction of a consistent approach to Holocaust education across the country, along with proper and accredited teacher training.

Yet zero knowledge of the modern day genocide of Palestinians. The irony.

What about the land the Israelis stole off the Palestinians? Why don’t you do a story about the ongoing persecution of the Palestinians by the Israelis? SBS has had countless hours about Israel but almost nothing about their terrible behaviour

Is one of the lessons to not put a group of people in camps ? Even if it's for 'their health and safety ' ?

Total respect to you and all survivors Ms Bassat.🖐

Same people that cannot make peace in Jerusalem, same people who think all Germans are Nazis.

I don't think we should deny or forget about the holocaust. However, there are many genocides in history we should not forget about. It would be hard to fit all these genocides into the History curriculum for primary and secondary schools.

Same peoplewant to rewrite black history to not include attempted genocid? Rightio.

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