Civic engagement with Matt Cosgrove
Develop a growth mindset.
Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.

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Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
The party room was a place to celebrate achievements, build camaraderie and even take a nap.
In remembrance of Tom Uren.
How 'pairing' works in Australia's federal parliament.
Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.
The well-populated story behind the election of a party leader.
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