Community connections

We have a variety of programs, activities, events and exhibitions that connect the community with parliament.

Latest

Helping rural youth to thrive

General | 29 November 2024

Young people representing Youththrive Victoria have provided a briefing to MPs at Parliament House on the organisation’s programs that support rural youth to build leadership capacity and overcome barriers to education.

Research leads to reward for interns

General | 19 November 2024

Past and present parliamentary interns gathered to celebrate the latest cohort’s research on a range of contemporary topics.

Shark tank approach a heart starter for research

Health & Welfare | 1 November 2024

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in four of all deaths in Australia, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.

Programs

State of the Future

Connecting the Parliament of Victoria with young people to ensure their voices are heard and they have multiple opportunities to get involved in parliament’s work.

You, Me & MPs toolkit

Information and resources about parliament and MPs produced jointly with Eastern Community Legal Centre and a community advisory panel.

Unpack Parliament

A podcast series produced by a team of young people together with SYN Media that explores various aspects of parliament.

Parliament Express

Young Victorian writers undertake a program of learning and mentoring in an initiative conducted in partnership with Express Media.

WE Lead Women Engaged in Leadership

WE Lead, the Women Engaged in Leadership program, brings together current and emerging leaders to inspire and encourage growth in leadership among diverse women in the Victorian community.

Youth associates

Opportunities for young people to work at the Victorian Parliament, building their skills and experience while enabling them to contribute in meaningful ways to parliament’s work.

Events and activities

First Peoples of Victoria honoured at Parliament

General | 10 September 2024

A plaque has been unveiled at Parliament House paying respects to the First Peoples of Victoria.

Saluting a steadfast Aussie hero

General | 28 August 2024

The pioneering efforts of a supercentenarian have been celebrated at parliament and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Youth Parliament inspires a new generation

General | 5 July 2024

The State Government has been presented with the 17 Bills which passed the 38th annual YMCA Youth Parliament.

Youth Parliament takeover in 38th year

General | 1 July 2024

Fresh ideas and perspectives on show as young Victorians debate public policy proposals which could one day become state law.

New horizons for youth leadership

General | 5 June 2024

Connecting, learning and collaborating were the focus of a summit with young people from Pasifika communities in Victoria.

Pasifika communities celebrated at parliament

General | 16 May 2024

Community leaders, elders, their supporters and MPs came together to meet and connect over their shared interests and values.

Key issues for regional youth discussed at forums

General | 26 April 2024

Education, mental health, housing and the environment were among the main topics raised by young people at forums with MPs held in Shepparton and Kyabram.

Portraits honour pioneering women of parliament

General | 7 March 2024

Two new portraits have been unveiled at Parliament House during an event to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Young Victorians seeing and shaping the future

General | 5 March 2024

What do young Victorians think about themselves and their futures? That’s the question a new series of artworks on the steps of Parliament House is trying to answer.

Lifeline of hope for Victorian communities

Health & Welfare | 21 February 2024

The lifesaving work of volunteers in mental health call centres across the state has been recognised at Parliament House.

Big day out for The Big Issue

Society | 1 December 2023

The community service achievements of The Big Issue over 27 years have been celebrated at Parliament House.

Being menopause friendly in the workplace

Health & Welfare | 5 November 2023

Presentation at Parliament House outlines things that can be done to support employees going through menopause.

Regional forum explores women’s leadership impact

General | 10 September 2023

Breaking down barriers and influencing action in local communities.

Regional leaders draw lessons from parliament

General | 2 September 2023

Emerging leaders from the Great South Coast gain insights during two-day program.

Perspectives on parliament for rural and regional youth

General | 11 August 2023

Young leaders have gained insights into the viewpoints of parliamentarians during a visit to Melbourne.

Parliament welcomes Shrine volunteers

General | 13 July 2023

A group of volunteers from the Shrine of Remembrance has been given a tour of Parliament House and morning tea in honour of their contribution to one of Victoria’s most significant institutions.

Canvassing reconciliation

General | 2 June 2023

A Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan for Victoria's parliamentary departments has been launched at Parliament House.

Inflation-busting recipe book launched

General | 22 March 2023

The Victorian Parliament has played host to the launch of a new cookbook from the Salvation Army that aims to help those struggling to make ends meet to put nutritious and budget-friendly meals on the table.

Parliament celebrates International Women’s Day

General | 8 March 2023

Female leaders from across Victoria have been celebrated at Parliament House for their community contributions and leadership.

Tools for tradies to have tough conversations

General | 22 February 2023

Powerful message of mental health awareness served up at Parliament House breakfast.

Elevating science through inclusion

General | 13 February 2023

Leading female scientists discuss key challenges during forum at Parliament House for International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Exhibitions

Early legal intervention helps avoid crisis

Justice | 18 October 2024

When clients present at one of Victoria’s 50 Community Legal Centres they often do so with a range of problems that go beyond a simple legal issue.

Creativity for a healthy future

Health & Welfare | 13 September 2024

Initiatives to encourage and support Victorians to lead healthy lives have been showcased at Parliament House.

Forward thinking by a growing industry

General | 3 September 2024

Victoria’s horticultural industry has highlighted innovation during a spectacular showcase held at Parliament House.

Rare, threatened and just plain weird: Science Week at Parliament

Environment | 16 August 2024

Growling grass frogs, a bearded dragon and even a ‘chickenosaurus’ made their debuts in Parliament this week.

Exhibition shows suffering, resilience and hope

General | 3 May 2024

The Taken is an exhibition of photographs concerning the Stolen Generations in Parliament House.The images are drawn from the book of the same name by photographer David G. Jones.

Sky’s the limit in exhibition of artistic ability

General | 22 March 2024

Inspiring exhibition at Parliament House featured the works of professional artists with intellectual and physical disability.

'Seeing women' the key to improving health outcomes

Health & Welfare | 22 February 2024

Preventing ill health in Victorian women not only leads to a healthier society but also means less demand on the state’s secondary and tertiary prevention services, according to the Women's Health Services Network.

Fresh, local and low carbon: boom times for seafood

Economy | 16 November 2023

Along with the long-established wild caught fisheries, the Victorian seafood industry is worth around $100 million per year in direct turnover.

Raising awareness on Victoria’s fastest growing chronic condition

Health & Welfare | 5 October 2023

Every day 90 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes, making it the fastest growing chronic condition in the state.

Parliament showcase for growth industry

General | 31 August 2023

Magnificent display highlights importance of horticulture for Victoria.

Mornington Peninsula’s potential promoted at Parliament

General | 2 August 2023

Community priorities presented at Spring Street showcase.

Exhibition highlights decades of help for Victorians in need

General | 21 June 2023

For more than 90 years the Brotherhood of St Laurence has been helping people who’ve fallen on hard times.

Art of the Andes on show at Parliament

General | 1 June 2023

Exhibition at Parliament House showcases the culture and beauty of Ecuador.

Big impact in small spaces

General | 19 May 2023

Men’s sheds from around the state have showcased their work at Parliament House.

Reconciliation Action Plan

The Parliament of Victoria’s Reconciliation Action Plan aims to ensure the organisation better engages with Victoria’s First Peoples, and increases our understanding, respect and promotion of First Peoples' stories

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Artwork: 'Yarkeen Mirring' (Dreaming Country) by Tom Day, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba, featured in Parliament of Victoria’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

Regional sittings

Parliament's regional sittings allow members of parliament the chance to foster connections with regional communities and visit areas outside of their own electorates.

Learn more

Legislative Council regional sitting in Bright 2021

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community@parliament.vic.gov.au