Resources for teachers and students

Practical tools for teachers of Civics and Citizenship and VCE Legal Studies, including a range of teaching guides.

Young people on the steps of Parliament House

Inside Parliament: 60th Parliament of Victoria

Inside Parliament is a guide to the history, structures, procedures and practices that shape our state parliament. Available in hard copy or online.

Aboriginal Change Makers

Aboriginal Change Makers is a teaching resource for Victorian schools that presents amazing stories of political and social activity, self-determination, and empowerment.

Augmented Reality

This experience offers an opportunity to see the evolution of Parliament House, hear about the history of parliament and the work of Members of Parliament, and most importantly, how you can have your say.

Electorate data cards

Encourage students to explore how decisions can be made with this set of cards that use real ABS data.

Debating in the chamber

Run a mock debate on any issue or topic using the processes of parliament, with the How to write a bill template and Chamber place cards.

Leadership and advocacy

The Leadership and advocacy series includes six videos where members of parliament and young advocates discuss their leadership journeys, what motivates them and what they've learnt so far.

Engaging with parliament digital posters

Download and print your own set of classroom posters outlining the ways people can engage with parliament. Designed as simple flowcharts that include the process, key information and QR codes for more information, these can be used to prompt students to get involved and take part in some of Victoria's democratic systems.

Law reform case study: Medically supervised injecting centres

Explore the passage of the Pilot Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Bill 2017. A new resource for VCE Legal Studies teachers and students.

Mission Control

Mission Control is a civics and science interdisciplinary program that explores the potential role a diverse number of industries may play in the future space sector.

Engaging perspectives: Schools

Engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic relating to schools using this set of cards. Great for school and student leaders.

Engaging perspectives

Encourage students to engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic using this set of cards.

Action and influence

This resource explores the different actions people can take to create change, and the nature of their influence, from small-scale, local outcomes to coordinated actions that can have global impact.

Representation and democracy

This resource explores the different forms of representation, the principles of democracy and how democracy and representation work in Victoria.

Parliament of Victoria poster set

A set of posters is available to download or order, that introduces Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council, Victorian state electorates and a 'How a law is made' infographic.

Standing Orders

Standing Orders are the permanent rules of procedure for the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and their committees. They are the rules that must be followed and are used to manage the work of the chambers and their committees.

Parliament and the courts: Separation of powers

Hear from a panel of experts, representing parliament, government and the courts, who explore concepts surrounding the separation of powers, the evolution of this principle and its role as an accountability measure in our system of government.

Separation of powers digital posters

Download and print your own set of colourful classroom posters. Designed as a simple visual tool to reinforce awareness of the separation of powers and its three component parts, or as a prompt for class discussion.

Parliament and the courts: Principles of justice

Members of parliament and the judiciary discuss the principles of justice that inform the process of making, applying and reforming laws.

Parliament and the courts: Reforming the law

Join our panel of experts as they explore the process of law reform from the perspectives of parliament and the courts.

A focus on committees

Join Parliamentary Committee Managers for a special online discussion that explores the role of committees in the law-making process, and provides insights into the ways that individuals, organisations, courts and the media can influence and affect this process

Social stories: Victoria's Parliament House

The Parliament House social stories guide visitors through what to expect on their visit, from the front steps, the security check-in, visiting the chambers and leaving the building.

The workday revolution

Come and see how young Tommy’s life improved with the introduction of the eight-hour workday in Victoria. Find out how his dad and his workmates agitated for a fair go. Did his mum get a fair go too?

Three levels of government flashcards

Start a conversation with your students about the three levels of government using this handy set of flashcards.

How to host a committee inquiry

These resources are designed to guide teachers through the process of running a parliamentary committee inquiry with your class, helping students to understand the work of parliamentary committees and the role they play in law reform.

A guide to challenging conversations

Navigating issues-based discussions in the classroom can be challenging, especially when the issue or topic encourages different perspectives.

Civic walk: East Melbourne

Make the most of your visit to Parliament House and take your class beyond Spring Street.

Parliament of Victoria explains

The Parliament of Victoria explains series of videos includes three animations that describe core processes relating to the work of parliament.

How a law is made: Video series

This series of short videos explores the process of passing a bill through parliament, from identifying the initial need through to Royal Assent and the bill becoming an Act of Parliament, in other words a law.

How a law is made: Teacher guide

This teaching guide presents activities and a case study that have been designed for grades 3 to 6, but can easily be adapted for Years 7 to 12 as either refarmilarisation or consolidation activities.

Changing the ways we work

So much about the way we live and work has changed in the more than 165 years since the 8-hour workday law was introduced.

Learning from Covid-19

The COVID-19 emergency has presented all of us with challenges, but it also provides some learning experiences for students that can be incorporated into the teaching of Civics and Citizenship and Legal Studies.

Women of politics and parliament

Released on International Women's Day 2021, this resource introduces us to Lady Millie Peacock, the first woman elected to Parliament of Victoria.

From Westminster to Spring St

This video explores the evolution of Victoria’s system of government, from the formation of Victoria to now.

Virtual tours

Take an online stroll through Victoria's iconic Parliament House, one of Australia's oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. Explore the legislative chambers, parliamentary committee rooms, Queen's Hall and the Library.

Preparing for the Parliament Prize

The Parliament Prize is an annual competition delivered by the Victorian parliament that gives students an opportunity to talk about issues that are important to them. Students are asked to consider what they would say to parliament if they were an MP and record their own 90-second Member’s Statement video.

Aboriginal Change Makers

Aboriginal Change Makers is a teaching resource for Victorian schools that presents amazing stories of political and social activity, self-determination, and empowerment.

Augmented Reality

Debating in the chamber

Run a mock debate on any issue or topic using the processes of parliament, with the How to write a bill template and Chamber place cards.

Engaging with parliament digital posters

Engaging perspectives

Encourage students to engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic using this set of cards.

Engaging perspectives: Schools

Engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic relating to schools using this set of cards. Great for school and student leaders.

The workday revolution

Action and influence

This resource explores the different actions people can take to create change, and the nature of their influence, from small-scale, local outcomes to coordinated actions that can have global impact.

Leadership and advocacy

The Leadership and advocacy series includes six videos where members of parliament and young advocates discuss their leadership journeys, what motivates them and what they've learnt so far.

Preparing for the Parliament Prize

Standing Orders

Social stories: Victoria's Parliament House

The Parliament House social stories guide visitors through what to expect on their visit, from the front steps, the security check-in, visiting the chambers and leaving the building.

Three levels of government flashcards

Start a conversation with your students about the three levels of government using this handy set of flashcards.

How a law is made: Teacher guide

Changing the ways we work

So much about the way we live and work has changed in the more than 165 years since the 8-hour workday law was introduced.

Civic walk: East Melbourne

Make the most of your visit to Parliament House and take your class beyond Spring Street.

Parliament of Victoria explains

The Parliament of Victoria explains series of videos includes three animations that describe core processes relating to the work of parliament.

Parliament of Victoria poster set

A set of posters is available to download or order, that introduces Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council, Victorian state electorates and a 'How a law is made' infographic.

Virtual tours

Inside Parliament: 60th Parliament of Victoria

Inside Parliament is a guide to the history, structures, procedures and practices that shape our state parliament. Available in hard copy or online.

Aboriginal Change Makers

Aboriginal Change Makers is a teaching resource for Victorian schools that presents amazing stories of political and social activity, self-determination, and empowerment.

Augmented Reality

Electorate data cards

Encourage students to explore how decisions can be made with this set of cards that use real ABS data.

Debating in the chamber

Run a mock debate on any issue or topic using the processes of parliament, with the How to write a bill template and Chamber place cards.

Engaging with parliament digital posters

Leadership and advocacy

The Leadership and advocacy series includes six videos where members of parliament and young advocates discuss their leadership journeys, what motivates them and what they've learnt so far.

Law reform case study: Medically supervised injecting centres

Explore the passage of the Pilot Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Bill 2017. A new resource for VCE Legal Studies teachers and students.

Mission Control

Mission Control is a civics and science interdisciplinary program that explores the potential role a diverse number of industries may play in the future space sector.

Engaging perspectives

Encourage students to engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic using this set of cards.

Engaging perspectives: Schools

Engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic relating to schools using this set of cards. Great for school and student leaders.

Leadership and advocacy

The Leadership and advocacy series includes six videos where members of parliament and young advocates discuss their leadership journeys, what motivates them and what they've learnt so far.

The workday revolution

Action and influence

This resource explores the different actions people can take to create change, and the nature of their influence, from small-scale, local outcomes to coordinated actions that can have global impact.

Representation and democracy

This resource explores the different forms of representation, the principles of democracy and how democracy and representation work in Victoria.

Standing Orders

Social stories: Victoria's Parliament House

The Parliament House social stories guide visitors through what to expect on their visit, from the front steps, the security check-in, visiting the chambers and leaving the building.

Preparing for the Parliament Prize

How to host a committee inquiry

A guide to challenging conversations

Navigating issues-based discussions in the classroom can be challenging, especially when the issue or topic encourages different perspectives.

Changing the ways we work

So much about the way we live and work has changed in the more than 165 years since the 8-hour workday law was introduced.

Separation of powers digital posters

Women of politics and parliament

Released on International Women's Day 2021, this resource introduces us to Lady Millie Peacock, the first woman elected to Parliament of Victoria.

Civic walk: East Melbourne

Make the most of your visit to Parliament House and take your class beyond Spring Street.

Three levels of government flashcards

Start a conversation with your students about the three levels of government using this handy set of flashcards.

Parliament of Victoria explains

The Parliament of Victoria explains series of videos includes three animations that describe core processes relating to the work of parliament.

How a law is made: Video series

Learning from Covid-19

From Westminster to Spring St

This video explores the evolution of Victoria’s system of government, from the formation of Victoria to now.

Parliament of Victoria poster set

A set of posters is available to download or order, that introduces Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council, Victorian state electorates and a 'How a law is made' infographic.

Virtual tours

Law reform case study: Medically supervised injecting centres

Explore the passage of the Pilot Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Bill 2017. A new resource for VCE Legal Studies teachers and students.

Inside Parliament: 60th Parliament of Victoria

Inside Parliament is a guide to the history, structures, procedures and practices that shape our state parliament. Available in hard copy or online.

Augmented Reality

Electorate data cards

Encourage students to explore how decisions can be made with this set of cards that use real ABS data.

Engaging with parliament digital posters

Debating in the chamber

Run a mock debate on any issue or topic using the processes of parliament, with the How to write a bill template and Chamber place cards.

Leadership and advocacy

The Leadership and advocacy series includes six videos where members of parliament and young advocates discuss their leadership journeys, what motivates them and what they've learnt so far.

Parliament of Victoria poster set

A set of posters is available to download or order, that introduces Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council, Victorian state electorates and a 'How a law is made' infographic.

How to host a committee inquiry

Engaging perspectives

Encourage students to engage with and develop a range of perspectives on any given topic using this set of cards.

Standing Orders

Parliament and the courts: Separation of powers

Separation of powers digital posters

Parliament and the courts: Reforming the law

Join our panel of experts as they explore the process of law reform from the perspectives of parliament and the courts.

Parliament and the courts: Principles of justice

Members of parliament and the judiciary discuss the principles of justice that inform the process of making, applying and reforming laws.

A focus on committees

A guide to challenging conversations

Navigating issues-based discussions in the classroom can be challenging, especially when the issue or topic encourages different perspectives.

Representation and democracy

This resource explores the different forms of representation, the principles of democracy and how democracy and representation work in Victoria.