Public and Community Programs

The Parliamentary Education Section will offer a range of public programs in 2009.

All activities take place at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney, unless otherwise indicated. Additional information on some public programs can be found under the ‘What’s New’ header on the front page of the Parliamentary website.

Some activities are free, but some courses should be booked through community colleges, for which an additional course charge is made. Information on individual programs is provided below but for booking or other information please contact the Section on: education@parliament.nsw.gov.au or phone: 02 9230 2047, or fax: 02 9230 3033.

A Little Night Sitting – sitting evening program 5:00 – 7:00pm
Get an overview of Parliament and the system of government, view the houses sitting and meet Members. The dates for 2009 programs are:

Citizen Writes – A three-week course of two-hour sessions commencing 2:00pm on17 September.
Available through community colleges, the course focuses on the system of government and parliament, individual civic action and contacting Members and government.
Lunchtime Tours – Free monthly lunchtime monthly tours of Parliament (approx. 45 mins)

Behind the Ballot Box – special two-hour course available through Community Colleges on the electoral process and the general political process.

State Government Familiarisation Program – a full-day seminar program for senior business executives. Full details on this commercially run program will be available on the What’s New section of the Parliamentary website.

Sydney Open – Parliament House will participate in this Historic Houses Trust program in 2009. This event normally takes place on the first Sunday in November – further details will be provided when available.

Australia Day – Parliament House opens to the public on Australia Day (26 January) as part of the Macquarie street celebrations.

History Week – this state-wide event coordinated by the National Trust takes place in September. Parliament will offer activities – more information will be provided closer to the event.

The Section will also conduct sitting and non-sitting day seminars and visits on request for government agencies. Contact the Section to discuss programs, which can be tailored to fit the organisation’s needs.

The Section offers community outreach programs on request with day or evening talks to community groups and clubs.

Special tours can be arranged for community and professional groups.

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