Civic engagement with Matt Cosgrove
Develop a growth mindset.
Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.
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Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.
1910: Parliament exceeded its 'use by date'
Support students to build connections with local environments.
Rainbows in the Senate.
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
A meeting place that's always been the centre of the action.
This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.
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