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.
What is democracy?
These decorated cufflinks were part of a court dress uniform for the Minister for External Affairs.
The Women's Social and Political Union took extreme actions to advance the cause of women's suffrage.
How smokers 'did the right thing' at Old Parliament House.
How preparations were managed for the opening of Old Parliament House in 1927.
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