All in Civics and Citizenship
Reimagining Guided Experiences in Museums
A one-hour virtual session with Claire Bown on impactful museum encounters.
The Art of Engaging Museum Experiences
A practical workshop exploring strategies to improve visitor engagement.
Sustainability book list
Inspire students to explore sustainability through thought-provoking picture books.
John Frith: the art of politics
Analyse and evaluate the historical political cartoons of John Frith.
You can change the world
Empower students to celebrate who they are and how they can make a difference.
Civic engagement with Corey Tutt
Explore the lives of First Nations people creating change through STEM.
Civic engagement with Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson
Get students involved in Reconciliation Week with these activity ideas.
Behind the Lines: questioning cartoons
Explore curated collections of political cartoons organised by theme.
Civic engagement with Kate and Jol Temple
Use this matrix with Kate and Jol Temple's books to empower student voice and agency in the classroom.
Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
How is a referendum created?
Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day.
The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to the Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Stella Young
Learn about Stella Young, writer, comedian, television presenter and disability advocate.
Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson
Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.
How do referendums work?
Learn how a change is made to the Constitution through a double majority vote.
What's a referendum?
Learn what the Constitution is, what a referendum is and the issues Australians have voted on in the past.
When grandma burnt her bra
This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.
Civic engagement with Krys Saclier
Use this matrix to support students as they consider how they can participate and contribute.
Civic engagement with Matt Cosgrove
Use this matrix to support students to consider how they can be the best version of themselves.
Civic engagement with Andy Geppert
Use this matrix with Andy Geppert's picture books to explore decision making and celebrating difference.
Democracy Express
30 minute sessions with practical resources for leadership, civics and citizenship and media literacy.
Random acts of leadership
Support students to take leadership actions, record their findings and make a difference in their community.
Media literacy framework
This poster identifies key concepts, competencies and knowledge indicators for media literacy.
Social media check-in
Use this resource to begin a discussion about social media use, safety and balance.
The PM's daughter – teaching toolkit
Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.
Media literacy thinking hats
Analyse how each type of media works – why it was made, who for, and how to read and understand it.
Sustainable changemakers – lunchbox citizens
Understand plastic waste as an issue, discuss sustainability and empower student voice and agency.
Draw a caricature
Caricatures can inspire conversations and draw attention to important issues in a creative way.
Political cartoons in the classroom
A comprehensive guide to the history, context and analysis of political cartoons.
Create, celebrate and connect
Engaging activity ideas to support young people connect with those around them.
Indigenous rights and freedoms – an experience of democracy
Tells the stories of Old Parliament House from a First Nations perspective.
The printing press at Old Parliament House
Learn about the importance of technology in our democracy.
The safe at Old Parliament House
See the hidden safe at Old Parliament House and hear a story about someone who once got stuck in there.
The Press Gallery at Old Parliament House
Visit the Press Gallery and see the journalists' busy offices. Learn about the role of the media in democracy.
The mace at Old Parliament House
Find out about the mace at Old Parliament House – where it came from, what it symbolises and how it was used.
Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about why democracy, good leadership and social justice are important.
Critically exploring campaigning
Critically reflect on the information in political campaign posters.
A history of Old Parliament House
Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.
Welcome to Country
Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities.
How can kids get involved?
Explores how to connect with your local representatives and what changes you can make to help others.
Do something for someone else
Explore stories of children spreading kindness through small positive actions.
Camp Canberra
Delve into the design of Canberra and explore the role of museums and galleries in a capital city.
Billie
Draws attention to the human-made problems for marine animals and encourages care for our oceans.
The Petrov Affair WebQuest
Students can explore Australia's reaction to the threat of communism in the 1950s.
Susan Ryan
Susan Ryan became part of the political system so that she could help make a fairer world for women.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Hear the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and her work towards First Nations rights and freedoms.
Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
Gay Davidson
Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.
HansART – Interpreting Hansard records
Explore parliamentary debates from the last 100 years of records.
What do clothes symbolise?
What can clothes symbolise and what can they tell us about other times and people?
The PM's daughter
Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.
Sir Edmund Barton and Sir Isaac Isaacs' coatees
Compare the symbols and kinds of clothing worn by historical figures.
How to be prime minister and survive grade five
Explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.
We Can Make a Difference
Students investigate the UN Rights of the Child and active citizenship through this authentic experience.
Searching for Significance
This teacher-facilitated program connects students with significant places in the Parliamentary Triangle.
Our Voices, Our Choices
Students engage in deep learning as they explore civic participation in a functioning democracy.
Franklin River Workshop
Students explore conservation issues as they examine objects from both sides of the Franklin River debate.
Democracy, Media and Me
Explore the role of media and support students to be empowered, informed digital citizens.
Behind the Lines
Students unpack the role of political cartoons, explore techniques and develop their media literacy skills.
Junior Investigators
Together we reflect on change and investigate how students can participate and take action.
First Nations Rights and Freedoms
Hear the stories of significant First Nations Australians who have worked to create democratic change.
You, Me and Sustainability Digital Workshop
Through discussion and real-world examples students consider simple changes to support sustainability.
Leading Together Digital Workshops
Through activities, real-world examples and collaboration, students reflect on their leadership qualities.
Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency
Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.
Democracy: Our House, Our Voices
Discover traditions, connect with people who made change and consider the important role of young people.
Drawn Together - Explore Referendums
Explore what a referendum is and how they work through cartooning.
