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.
A critical learning tool and resource library, designed for Australian classrooms
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.
Curriculum-aligned
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 research and media literacy skills
Explore gives students the freedom to delve into any topic that sparks their interest and provides a rich entry point to kick-start research.
Access original authoritative sources
Discover authoritative journals, magazines, books, videos curated by our editorial team. All tagged to subject and issues, and graded by reading level ensuring inclusivity and relevance for diverse audiences and age ranges.
Curriculum-aligned topic pages
Topic summaries that provide the perfect scaffolding for novice researchers by summarising issues clearly and simply, and offering guided comprehension and discussion questions.
130+
Topic summaries
1.5M+
Full text articles
1.3M+
Streaming videos
24/7
On demand access
Protect against misinformation and encourage critical thinking with Australia's most trusted content
Curriculum aligned subject areas
Discover Curriculum-aligned subjects with topic summaries, videos, and curated content from Informit's vast collection.
130+ topic pages
From climate change to AI, media control, and reconciliation, this resource offers topical starting points to explore diverse views and jumpstart your research.
Featured content
Curated, curriculum-aligned articles and videos from Informit’s extensive collection, updated regularly for classroom use.
Australian-centric content
Over a million trusted sources from Australia’s diverse publishers—Agora, Artlink, The Big Issue, Kill Your Darlings, Metro, and more—all in one place.
First Nations focused
Offering the most comprehensive collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications, all in the one place.
Selection of films and documentaries included
Selection of videos, films and documentaries included in all subscriptions for schools.
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