Informit Explore
Empowering all learners, Informit Explore is the first major research database tailored specifically for Australian schools and public libraries. Developed in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and aligned with the Australian curriculum, Explore provides access to a diverse range of Australian publications and original sources, kick-starting research and sparking critical thinking on the key issues shaping Australia today.
An essential resource for exploring key Australian issues, scholarship, and developing research skills.
Kick-start research
Over a hundred topic summaries and powerful search tools guide learners towards key authentic sources.
Combat misinformation
Discover thousands of curated articles that cover a wide range of perspectives. Perfect for lateral reading research.
Unlock trusted Australian content
Access over a million trusted sources from Australia’s top publishers, including Agora, Artlink, The Big Issue, Kill Your Darlings, and much more.
Topic-based briefs, ready for your classroom
Health
- Alcohol
- Australia’s health system
- Body image
- COVID-19 and Pandemics
- and more…
Indigenous Studies
- Reconciliation
- Sovereignty
- Land rights and Eddie Mabo
- Indigenous health
- and more…
Literature
- Character development
- Collaborative authoring
- Creative writing
- First Nations literature
- and more…
The Arts
- Acting techniques
- Activism through the Arts
- Art interpretation
- Arts and the Australian identity
- and more…
Business & Economics
- Flexible work
- The gender gap
- Gig economy
- Inflation
- and more…
Politics
- Border security
- Constitutional government
- Democracy
- Foreign policy and diplomacy
- and more…
Psychology & Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Behaviour disorders
- Depression
- Group behaviour
- and more…
Society
- Asylum seekers
- Bullying
- Crime rates
- Gender identity
- and more…
Sustainability & Environment
- Climate change
- Renewable energy
- Food security
- Biodiversity
- and more…
Technology
- 3D printing
- Algorithms
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer networks
- and more…
Media & Popular Culture
- Bias and stereotypes
- Cinematography
- Fake news
- Gaming
- and more…
History
- Federation
- The Age of Imperialism
- Australia’s wartime heritage
- Colonisation
- and more…
Law
- The Australian court system
- Civil rights
- Customary law
- Cyber law
- and more…
Develop information and media literacy skills
Explore empowers students to critically evaluate diverse perspectives, interpret information effectively, and confidently navigate complex topics.
Access authoritative Australian sources
Discover authoritative journals, magazines, books, and videos curated by our editorial team for classroom use. All featured content is aligned with specific subjects and topics and graded by reading level, ensuring inclusivity and relevance for diverse audiences and age ranges.
Scaffold research and critical thinking
Designed to support both lesson planning and student research, topic briefs include an accessible topic summary, discussion questions for the classroom, and curated supporting resources from a variety of sources and perspectives.
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Topic briefs
1.5M+
Full text articles
2.1K+
Publications
1.3M+
Streaming videos
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On demand access
Protect against misinformation and encourage critical thinking with Australia's most trusted content
Curriculum-aligned subject areas
Kickstart research with key subject areas across the humanities, arts and STEM areas, with a growing collection of curated content from across Informit's extensive collection.
Over a hundred topic briefs
Save time with ready-to-use classroom briefs on hundreds of topics – each supported by concise summaries, curated content, and guided classroom activities and questions.
Curated articles and videos
Access expertly curated articles and videos aligned to the curriculum, regularly updated, and ready to enrich your classroom'
Australian-centric content
Discover over a million trusted sources from Australia’s leading independent publishers—including Agora, Artlink, The Big Issue, Kill Your Darlings, Metro, and more—all in one central platform.
First Nations focused
The most comprehensive collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship from Australasia all in one place.
Integrated text and video resources
Explore curated articles and videos together for a richer, multimedia learning experience, with the possibility of adding on our TVNews database and comprehensive Explore Media package.
We chose Informit Explore for our secondary school because of the Australian content and how it aligns to the Australian curriculum. The database is rich with information and curated for quality, so we are confident of finding reliable and academically appropriate content. Feedback from students and teachers has been overwhelmingly positive.
Simone Gillies, Teacher Librarian
St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba, Queensland