Civic engagement with Krys Saclier
Connect with community and becoming active citizens.
Use this resource with Krys Saclier's picture books to discover more about voting, community participation and story-telling.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Use this resource with Krys Saclier's picture books to discover more about voting, community participation and story-telling.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.
Use recycled materials to make a planter to grow veggies.
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
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