Media and meaning making
Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.

MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
Some of the most dramatic scenes in Australia’s political history took place in this chamber.
How a majority government can lose a vote in the House of Representatives.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
Help the environment by collecting rubbish.
Fatherly advice from a future prime minister.
Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.
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