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Make a difference

Creative activity ideas for young people to support those around them.

This thought-provoking matrix will inspire students to consider how they can support others and create positive change in their home, school or local community.  

Two blue squares with activities on making a difference, surrounded by bees and green plants.

Resources

Make a difference – activity sheet

A learning resource with tiles with activities written on them.
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More student voice and agency

Building connections

Building connections

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

Building connections
Student voice in school – learning and applying

Student voice in school – learning and applying

Students talk about the ways their school has given them a platform to express their opinions.

Student voice in school – learning and applying

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