Anyone can visit the Electoral Education Centre, but bookings for group visits are essential.
The Electoral Education Centre can host group visits of up to 80 individuals. Where, possible, presentations can be tailored to suit your requirements.
A typical group visit to the Centre revolves around three main activities, visitors can:
- watch a stimulating and innovative multi-media presentation in our theatrette
- participate in a simulated mock election in our ‘polling place’, where participants can cast a vote (candidates are usually different chocolate bars, cars or favourite foods) and help count the result. Teachers are encouraged to bring a class list to serve as an electoral roll
- visit the interactive displays to learn more about the three levels of government: Commonwealth, State and local government. Activity sheets can be provided for year 5, 6, 9 and 11/12 students. Pencils, files and answer sheets are also available.
Teachers and group coordinators can be provided with information kits and other material prior to a planned visit.
With prior notification, presentations can be tailored to meet the specific needs of any group - in terms of subject matter, style and duration. This includes, for example, personalised mock elections (e.g. class president).
You may wish to combine your visit to the Centre with a tour of Parliament House and an inspection of the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia's displays.
Admission Costs
Admission to the Electoral Education Centre is free. A range of resource materials are also available at no cost.
Length of Visit
Supervisors should allocate one and a half hours for a standard group visit, however, times can be varied to suit a particular group's requirements.
Opening Hours
The Centre is open weekdays from 8.30am - 4.30pm. With prior arrangement, groups wishing to visit the Centre on weekends or in the evening, can generally be accommodated.
If you would like to organise a group visit, contact the Centre for more information.