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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Pocket-sized cylindrical boxes for matches, were popular in Australia and New Zealand in the early 1900s.
Learn about bees and how they help our environment.
Listen to the stories about the prime ministers' wives.
In remembrance of former Prime Minister Whitlam.
Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.
Driven by an inquiry approach and critical reflection, we empower young people to become active citizens.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
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