'Yeribee' Indigenous experiences of Parliament House
Overview
Hear the stories of our Indigenous parliamentarians, explore the site history of Parliament House, gain insights into how Australia's First Peoples are participating in the nation's democratic processes, and enjoy significant artworks from the Parliament House Art Collection by celebrated Indigenous artists.
The tour will look at the Great Hall Tapestry, The Great Hall Embroidery, The Barunga Statement, The Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples, The Yirrkala Bark Petitions, recent portraiture commissions, and significant pieces from Indigenous artists from the Parliament House Art Collection.
“Great educational tour!!”
Reviewed 1d ago by Aviation CGreat experience looking at the different chambers and their descriptions. Sadly, we didn't see the PM in a meeting, but the tour was awesome. Got to actually sit in the visitors chairs. Awesome!!
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Democracy in Action”
Reviewed 1w ago by Meander27316596006Parliament House is a great place to visit to learn about Australian democracy. There is a huge area where you can freely walk around. The Lego model is great (shoutout to Brickman). Before you go...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“The thread of my Australian life”
Reviewed 1w ago by Boyu Z5 times been here. 2022 mid - Outside - A city tour provided by ANU. 2022 mid - Inside - The first time moved to Canberra From China. The Aussie friend I met in the airplane came to Canberra and...
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- On-site Experience
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
