Inspiring Election and Voter Understanding
The Electoral Education Centre delivers dynamic, face-to-face presentations that bring Australia’s democratic system to life. Our sessions and digital resources help participants understand voting rights, the preferential voting process and the principles that protect electoral integrity—including the secret ballot and compulsory voting.
Participants also learn who can vote in Australia and why these processes matter in shaping a fair and representative government. Please see below for a list of services.
- School Excursions - suitable for primary and high school students
A fun Interactive session held at the Electoral Education Centre that includes a mock election. Optional add-ons to visit Parliament House and the Constitutional Centre.
- School Incursions - suitable for primary and high school students
Our presenters come to your school to deliver an engaging electoral education session in your classroom that includes a mock election.
- Community Group Sessions
A great introduction to Australia's democracy and voting system. Includes a mock election. Available at the centre or delivered at your location—ideal for councils, institutions and community organisations.
- Digital Resources
Voting in Australia's Democracy Digital Pack for Schools
A toolkit for delivering engaging curriculum-aligned lessons on electoral processes. Two versions available for download - Primary Pack for Year 5 and 6 teachers and a Secondary Pack for high school teachers. Reach the packs HERE.
Student Election Pack for Schools
This pack provides step-by-step instructions and templates for running a school election - from planning and candidate nominations to voting and announcing the results. Reach the Student Election pack HERE.
Electoral Terminology
Useful for communities, teachers and students, this glossary contains easy-to-read definitions to help improve understanding. Reach the terminology resource HERE.
How Voting Works - A Guide for New to Australians
Perfect for new migrants, this guide provides the basics of elections and voting. Reach the guide HERE.