Finding our heart
Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.
Finding our heart, by Thomas Mayor with illustrations by Blak Douglas, encourages us all to understand the past so that we can create a shared future.

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Finding our heart, by Thomas Mayor with illustrations by Blak Douglas, encourages us all to understand the past so that we can create a shared future.
We welcome all visitors at MoAD and are committed to making our building, exhibitions and events accessible.
Hansard is the official record of the proceedings of Parliament.
Through activities, real-world examples and collaboration, students reflect on their leadership qualities.
These documents explain how MoAD is set up, our plans and how we work.
Disability and Australian politicians.
See the hidden safe at Old Parliament House and hear a story about someone who once got stuck in there.
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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