Caroline Chisholm

Topic: The Australian Colonies
Student activity

This is the student activity 1 of 5 of the Migration to Australia in the 1800s learning activity.

Task No. 1

Caroline Chisholm

Caroline Chisholm, 1852 / Angelo Collen Hayter

Examine the painting of Caroline Chisholm and read the information provided about her life. 

Answer these questions:

  • Describe the work done by Caroline Chisholm to help migrants to the colony of NSW.
  • Why was her image chosen to be on the old $5 note?