NSW Parliament activities for students of all ages

FAMILIES and children across our region can visit Australia’s oldest Parliament in the coming school holidays – without the expense of travelling to Sydney.
Media Release

The New South Wales Parliament is bringing a range of FREE activities to young people via ZOOM in the September holidays.

The activities will run from 25th to 28th September and are designed for children up to 12 years.

The four days of events include: Meet the People of Parliament, Virtual guided visit to Parliament, Henry Parkes’ disastrous document dilemma and Storytelling session with drawing activity.

Bookings are essential by calling 02 9230 2047

or email: communityengagement@parliament.nsw.gov.au

And for our leaders of the future, nominations are now open for Year 11 students to attend the annual NSW Schools Constitutional Convention to be held at the Parliament of NSW in November 2023.

Schools are invited to select one Year 11 student to participate in this prestigious annual event.

This year Professor Emerita Anne Twomey AO, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Sydney, will be giving the keynote address.

This is a great opportunity for young people from our region to hear Professor Twomey who has been featured regularly in the media for her expert opinion on the coming referendum.

School nominations and student statements are due by 5pm on Friday 22 September.

Friday 8 September 2023