The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.

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The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
Listen to historic moments from the Senate Chamber.
How many kilometres would you cover for a cause?
Analyse how each type of media works – why it was made, who for, and how to read and understand it.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Neville Bonner used this to give his stamp of approval during his time in parliament.
Help students build connections with the animals and plants around them.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
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