Our interactive workshops help community groups understand Victoria’s parliamentary system and the different ways people can participate in our democracy.
Programs can be delivered at Parliament House or in your local community for groups of 15-30 people.
Welcome to Parliament
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Designed for groups who are new to learning about Victoria’s parliamentary system.
This introductory program explores the three levels of government, the role of members of parliament and the different ways you can have your say.
Programs delivered at Parliament House include a tour.
Parliament Explained
Duration: 2 hours
Designed for groups with some existing knowledge of parliament who would like to deepen their understanding.
This program explores how parliament is structured and looks in more detail at ways to engage, including contacting your members of parliament, participating in committee inquiries and using the petitions process.
Programs delivered at Parliament House include a tour.
Parliament Youth Programs
Duration: Dependent on selected experiences.
Flexible programs for youth advisory groups to learn more about parliament and explore ways to make your voices heard.
Programs can be tailored to the interests of each group and may include a tour of Parliament House, an interactive workshop, opportunities to meet local MPs and/or other parliamentary experiences.
During non-sitting weeks, programs may include the opportunity to deliver speeches in a parliamentary chamber. During sitting weeks, groups may have the opportunity to watch parliament in action.
Parliament in Practice
Coming soon
A program for emerging community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of parliament and strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills.
Parliament in Practice will offer a series of modules combining practical information about parliament with opportunities to develop skills for engaging effectively with parliamentary processes.