Create, celebrate and connect
Engaging activity ideas to support young people connect with those around them.
This resource offers lots of ideas for young people to connect with those around them, share their gratitude and celebrate sustainably.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
This resource offers lots of ideas for young people to connect with those around them, share their gratitude and celebrate sustainably.
How by-elections work.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
What is democracy?
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
The close connections between Elizabeth II and the history of Old Parliament House.
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