Discovering Human Rights

Key information

Cost $15/student Duration 3 hours Supervision ratios The supervision ratio is 1:20 for primary groups. Teachers and parents attend free of charge. Curriculum links Stages 2 & 3: HSIE, English, Civics and Citizenship

About the program:

This program focuses on the nature and importance of human rights. Centred on the Museum’s permanent exhibition, The Holocaust and Human Rights, students will consider what Human Rights mean to them and why they are important.

Students will also hear from a child survivor of the Holocaust and will have a seminar focused on the rights of Aboriginal Australians, the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disabilities, and refugees and asylum seekers.

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Plan your visit

On the day

Please arrive 15 minutes before your program start time and assemble students across the road from the museum in Green Park.
Please send a member of staff to the main museum entrance to let us know you have arrived and our education team will come to greet you.
Students will enter via the main museum entrance on Darlinghurst Road.
Note that the museum has a substantial security presence. Your group may be asked to consent to a bag search.

What to bring

Due to limited locker space, we request that students do not bring large backpacks.
If the students plan to eat before or after their visit, please ask them to bring very small bags so that we can put several bags in each locker.

Access

We strive to make our programs accessible and inclusive to students of all needs and abilities. Please advise us if you have any additional needs for your visit.

Content advice

Note that the content covered at the museum may be distressing to some students.
We recommend bringing your school councillor and/or members of your pastoral care team to the visit.

Payment

An invoice will be sent after your visit, unless organised otherwise.

Confirmation of numbers

All bookings must confirm any changes to student numbers 7 days prior to the visit in writing, or original booking numbers will be charged in full.

Cancellations and booking changes

Changes and cancellations including dates, times and student numbers must be made in writing.
Each booking is permitted two changes at no cost. Each additional change over and above these two changes will incur a $30 administration fee.
Cancellations made within 7 working days of the scheduled booking will be charged in full.