Western Australian Ethics Olympiad
Hosted by the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics
Western Australian Ethics Olympiad
Supporting students, teachers and schools in developing ethical reasoning, critical thinking, respectful dialogue and collaborative inquiry through a pathway from local competition to national participation.
What is the Ethics Olympiad?
The Ethics Olympiad challenges students to engage thoughtfully with complex real-world ethical issues. Participants are rewarded not for winning arguments, but for demonstrating ethical reasoning, respectful discussion, collaboration and intellectual curiosity.
Competition Pathway
Curtin Ethics Olympiad
The introductory competition where students develop their ethical reasoning skills and gain their first Ethics Olympiad experience.
Perth Ethics Olympiad
A Western Australian competition bringing together schools and university partners from across the state.
National Ethics Olympiad
Qualifying teams can progress to the National Ethics Olympiad and represent Western Australia on the national stage.
Why Participate?
Critical Thinking
Analyse complex issues and develop evidence-based reasoning.
Ethical Reasoning
Explore multiple perspectives and moral frameworks.
Communication
Build confidence in respectful discussion and public speaking.
Collaboration
Work together to tackle challenging ethical questions.
Competition Streams
Curtin Ethics Olympiad
Hosted by the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics and designed as the entry point into Ethics Olympiad participation.
Perth Ethics Olympiad
A collaborative Western Australian event involving schools and university partners across Perth.
National Ethics Olympiad
National competition administered by external organisers. Western Australian teams can access preparation resources through this website.
Resources Hub
Students
Case studies, preparation materials and competition guides.
Teachers
Coaching resources, lesson plans and classroom activities.
Judges
Training materials, scoring rubrics and judging guides.
Schools
Registration information, FAQs and event details.
Ready to Join the Ethics Olympiad?
Become part of a growing community dedicated to ethical inquiry, respectful dialogue and critical thinking.
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