Customised programs
In addition to the standard role-play program, we can develop customised programs to match the experience, interests and needs of specific groups. Customised programs are arranged by negotiation, and are delivered in both Australia’s Parliament House (APH) and in schools and institutions around Australia.
We can develop customised programs for the following:
Primary and secondary student groups
By negotiation, we take our role-play programs to primary and secondary schools in all states and territories. This gives students and teachers the opportunity to work with the PEO in their own environment.
Customised programs can also be developed for primary and secondary student groups visiting APH.
Tertiary student groups
Programs can be developed with universities as well as technical and further education (TAFE) colleges, to satisfy individual course needs and timetable requirements.
Our Universities program is targeted at pre-service teachers to assist with the development of strategies for teaching about parliament.
Our TAFE programs are usually a one-day or part-day program conducted at the institution to suit students in a range of fields, including English as a Second Language (ESL), community services, welfare and related fields. Indigenous groups and students returning to study will also find this program valuable.
Through role-play, students actively experience the:
- process of law-making
- role of a committee of inquiry in the scrutiny of legislation
- importance and value of being informed and involved
- practical application of this knowledge to their future work.
Mature age groups
We offer the Little Lunch Sitting program at APH for mature age groups. Participants have the opportunity to:
- enjoy lunch in the Members and Guests Dining Room
- meet their federal member or senator (if available)
- participate in a parliamentary role-play
- observe Question Time in action.
Dates and booking information can be found in the Little Lunch Sittings brochure.
Other groups visiting Parliament House
APH hosts many international delegations and other visiting groups. We welcome the opportunity to provide customised programs and activities for these groups.
More information
For more information, or to arrange a customised program please contact the PEO by phone, email or fax.
Ph: 02 6277 3147 or 02 6277 3508
Fax: 02 6277 5775
Email: info@peo.gov.au