The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
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The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
An activity to help students see, connect and grow.
Encourage students to get out their pencils and start drawing.
Our annual exhibition of political cartooning.
How the front doors of Old Parliament House were rescued and restored after fire damage.
Get students involved in Reconciliation Week with these activity ideas.
Examine four political cartoons from the First World War about Billy Hughes.
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