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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Support your students to become active citizens in the very place history was made.
Delve into active participation in Australian democracy.
Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Come and enjoy free, fun outdoor play all day.
How the 'Gair Affair' unfolded.
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