John Frith: the art of politics

Analyse and evaluate the historical political cartoons of John Frith.

The power of cartooning

Encourage students to get out their pencils and start drawing.

You can change the world

Empower students to celebrate who they are and how they can make a difference.

The perfect book

Inspire students to develop and share a love of reading.

Media literacy basics

Help students understand media literacy with comics by Kate and Jol Temple, and David Conley.

First Nations book list​

Thought-provoking picture books to explore First Nations perspectives.

The underdogs

Critically reflect on the role of media in our lives through engaging chapter books.

Change starts with us

Support students to help the environment by making small changes in their daily lives.

Bowerbird blues

For Simultaneous Storytime 2024, repurpose objects to design and create new art.

Behind the Lines: questioning cartoons

Explore curated collections of political cartoons organised by theme.

Bush turkey

Support students to create shared learning spaces.

Civic engagement with Kate and Jol Temple

Use this matrix with Kate and Jol Temple's books to empower student voice and agency in the classroom.

Kindness with Sue Hindle

Support students to spread kindness and look after their own wellbeing.

Worst week ever

Media literacy activities with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores.

Stella Young

Learn about Stella Young, writer, comedian, television presenter and disability advocate.

Nyadol Nyuon

Learn about Nyadol Nyuon, advocate for refugee and migrant communities in Australia.

Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson

Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.

Listen

Explore how we can be more inclusive.

When grandma burnt her bra

This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.

Random acts of leadership

Support students to take leadership actions, record their findings and make a difference in their community.

News champions

Students share their opinions on media and the news.

Media literacy framework

This poster identifies key concepts, competencies and knowledge indicators for media literacy.

Create a digital citizenship mascot

Design a mascot promoting positive ways to connect online.

Social media check-in

Use this resource to begin a discussion about social media use, safety and balance.

The PM's daughter – teaching toolkit

Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.

Media literacy thinking hats

Analyse how each type of media works – why it was made, who for, and how to read and understand it.

Exploring media literacy

Introduce students to the importance of being media literate citizens.

Sustainable changemakers – lunchbox citizens

Understand plastic waste as an issue, discuss sustainability and empower student voice and agency.

Draw a caricature

Caricatures can inspire conversations and draw attention to important issues in a creative way.

Digital savvy citizens

Activities to empower media literate citizens.

Make a difference

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

Create, celebrate and connect

Engaging activity ideas to support young people connect with those around them.

Engaging with your local environment

Help students build connections with the animals and plants around them.

My voice counts

Ways to stay informed and participate in the election process without voting.

The printing press at Old Parliament House

Learn about the importance of technology in our democracy.

Active voice

Explore ways to actively participate in democracy.

The safe at Old Parliament House

See the hidden safe at Old Parliament House and hear a story about someone who once got stuck in there.

The Press Gallery at Old Parliament House

Visit the Press Gallery and see the journalists' busy offices. Learn about the role of the media in democracy.

The ABC broadcasting booth at Old Parliament House

Explore the role of media in our democracy.

Building connections

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

Critically exploring campaigning

Critically reflect on the information in political campaign posters.

Democracy poster

An engaging way to explore democratic concepts with students.

Your planet needs you

Explore ways to help the environment.

You matter: be your own best friend

A practical toolkit of wellbeing activities for young people.

Windows

Inspire students to think about the future world they want to see.

Who am I?

Invite students to reflect on who they are and who they want to be.

Welcome to Country

Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities.

We are Australians

Explore what it means to be an Australian citizen.

Vote 4 me

Explores preferential voting through a school student election.

This small king

Explore the importance of kindness.

Too much stuff!

Explore our desire to collect things.

The journey

Encourage students to reflect on migration and explore their own family history.

How can kids get involved?

Explores how to connect with your local representatives and what changes you can make to help others.

What happens in parliament?

Find out how laws are created and what happens in Question Time.

The wonder of Winsome

Explore curiosity and asking questions.

The world awaits

Inspire positivity and collaboration.

Finding our heart

Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.

Great and small

Create a world that celebrates our diversity and unique abilities.

Macca the backpacker

Teaches students to reframe negative thoughts.

Naturopolis

Discover the plants and animals all around us.

Do something for someone else

Explore stories of children spreading kindness through small positive actions.

The arrival

Help students to build empathy.

Dreaming soldiers

Consider a First Nations' perspective on the Anzac story.

Camp Canberra

Delve into the design of Canberra and explore the role of museums and galleries in a capital city.

Billie

Draws attention to the human-made problems for marine animals and encourages care for our oceans.

Advance Australia Fair

Explores Australia's national anthem through beautiful illustrations.

Margaret Guilfoyle

Learn about the first woman finance minister in Australia.

Joan Child

Hear the story of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Enid Lyons

Hear the story of Enid Lyons, the first woman member of the House of Representatives.

Dorothy Tangney

Reflect on the journey of the first woman Australian senator.

Susan Ryan

Susan Ryan became part of the political system so that she could help make a fairer world for women.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Hear the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and her work towards First Nations rights and freedoms.

Janine Haines

Hear the story of the first woman leader of a political party in Australia.

Trailblazing women in our democracy

Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.

Gay Davidson

Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.

HansART – Interpreting Hansard records

Explore parliamentary debates from the last 100 years of records.

What's an election?

Explores preferential voting and federal elections.

The PM's daughter

Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.

Ming and Flo

Explore significant women in our history.

How to be prime minister and survive grade five

Explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.

We Can Make a Difference

Students investigate the UN Rights of the Child and active citizenship through this authentic experience.

Searching for Significance

This teacher-facilitated program connects students with significant places in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Our Voices, Our Choices

Students engage in deep learning as they explore civic participation in a functioning democracy.

Franklin River Workshop

Students explore conservation issues as they examine objects from both sides of the Franklin River debate.

Democracy, Media and Me

Explore the role of media and support students to be empowered, informed digital citizens.

Behind the Lines

Students unpack the role of political cartoons, explore techniques and develop their media literacy skills.

People Power and Making Change

Students learn about important people, change in our democracy and their role in making change.

Junior Investigators

Together we reflect on change and investigate how students can participate and take action.

Why Canberra?

Explores how our democracy came about.

Dear Greta

Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.

You, Me and Sustainability Digital Workshop

Through discussion and real-world examples students consider simple changes to support sustainability.

Drawn Together

Using political cartoons, students develop their critical thinking and media skills.

Leading Together Digital Workshops

Through activities, real-world examples and collaboration, students reflect on their leadership qualities.

Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency

Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.

Drawn Together - Explore Referendums

Explore what a referendum is and how they work through cartooning.

Adela Pankhurst

Learn about Adela Pankhurst’s suffrage activism and her mistakes.

Hazel Craig

Hazel Craig served as a secretary for 5 different prime ministers.