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.
Have fun making these yummy biscuits, and then decorate them to look like faces.
Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
An activity to help students see, connect and grow.
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Personal writing from PM Alfred Deakin.
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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