Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.
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This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.
Explore the lives of First Nations people creating change through STEM.
Hear stories about Ben Chifley's time in office and visit the rooms he worked in.
How these women left their mark on Australian democracy.
Explore our desire to collect things.
Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.
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