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A briefcase belonging to Neville Bonner
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Personal objects as primary sources – Neville Bonner

Learn about Australia's first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner.

The Old Parliament House opening
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A history of Old Parliament House

Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.

The words 'Consider what the words/images/symbols mean in terms of how successful out democracy is?' surrounded by images of things representing democracy.
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Democracy poster

An engaging way to explore democratic concepts with students.

A rectangle with the question 'How does the campaign make you feel?', next to a patch of grass with two signs: one with a lightbulb and the other with a question mark.
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Critically exploring campaigning

Critically reflect on the information in political campaign posters.

A purple illustration of a world and a spaceship.
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Democracy fast facts – Kahoot! quiz

Test students' knowledge of democracy.

A purple illustration of a world and a spaceship.
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Suffrage – Kahoot! quiz

Test students' knowledge of suffrage.  

Design activity description illustrated with a cartoon of Old Parliament House sitting in a tree and a person with red hair and glasses holding a long paper list.
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Building connections

Use before or after a visit to MoAD to explore more of Old Parliament House.

Ten fast facts about Australian democracy.
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10 fast facts about Australian democracy

An introduction to democracy and why it matters.

A still from the "ABC Broadcasting Booth" resource video
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The ABC broadcasting booth at Old Parliament House

Explore the role of media in our democracy.

A still from the "The Mace" resource video
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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.

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...'
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Democratic thinking conversation starters

Start a conversation about why democracy, good leadership and social justice are important.

A still from the "Press Gallery" resource video
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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.