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Defending with Pride: School Program

  • Guided exhibition visit and workshop
  • Recommended for years 10-12 studying history, English, sociology, health and human development
  • Up to 25 students per session
  • 1.5 hours, free

Defending with Pride is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Drawing on historical research, community consultation and collections from the Australian Queer Archives, this immersive exhibition takes you on a journey from denial and exclusion to recognition and inclusion.

Depending on the needs and interests of your class we can do any combination of the following experiences:

  • Shrine tour
  • Exhibition tour and talk
  • Structured discussion and writing workshop

Contact education@shrine.org.au for more information and to make a booking.

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Everything you need to know about a school visit to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Defending with Pride

This special exhibition reveals personal stories of LGBTQ+ service people and the journey from denial and exclusion to recognition and inclusion in the Australian Defence Force.

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