MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more

Democratic thinking conversation starters

Start a conversation about democracy. 

Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.

Two people, one with short red hair and glasses holding a paper list, and one with shoulder length blonde hair and a blue tshirt, who says 'I can work on my media literacy skills by...'

Resources

Democratic conversation starters – activity sheet

An illustrated person with speech bubbles popping up.
Download

More civic participation

Let's save series

Let's save series

Engage students in positive climate actions using an illustrated book series.

Let's save series
Dreaming soldiers

Dreaming soldiers

Consider a First Nations' perspective on the Anzac story.

Dreaming soldiers

View all

You may also be interested in...

The PM's daughter

The PM's daughter

Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.

Old Parliament House building works

Old Parliament House building works

Learn about building works currently at Old Parliament House.

Access

Access

We welcome all visitors at MoAD and are committed to making our building, exhibitions and events accessible.

The Barton coatee

The Barton coatee

Tells the story of the conservation of Sir Edmund Barton's coatee.

The history of misinformation and disinformation

The history of misinformation and disinformation

False information from ancient times to the present.

NAIDOC week

NAIDOC week

Encourage student voice and agency.