Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.

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This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.
This poster identifies key concepts, competencies and knowledge indicators for media literacy.
An expanse of desktop.
Join our team and help us tell the story of Australian democracy.
How Hansard records parliamentary history.
This plaque signifies Dorothy Margaret Tangney becoming Australia's first woman senator.
Use this activity to support students to use their voice in the classroom, school or local community.
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