Create, celebrate and connect
Engaging activity ideas to support young people connect with those around them.
This resource offers lots of ideas for young people to connect with those around them, share their gratitude and celebrate sustainably.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
This resource offers lots of ideas for young people to connect with those around them, share their gratitude and celebrate sustainably.
Hear the story of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.
Sport is good for our bodies and helps bring people together.
These decorated cufflinks were part of a court dress uniform for the Minister for External Affairs.
30 minute sessions with practical resources for leadership, civics and citizenship and media literacy.
Two examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.
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