The Parliamentary Education Team offers professional learning opportunities for teachers to further their understanding of parliamentary processes and governance in Queensland.

Teachers are also welcome to attend our paid professional programs, including half-day and full-day seminars at Parliament House in Brisbane and full-day seminars in different regional centres each year.

To be advised of future professional development dates, subscribe toour newsletter. 

 

Regional workshops

In-person only

In 2025 the Parliamentary Education team are visiting the following regional areas: 

  • Kingaroy, Cherbourg and surrounds (18 and 19 March)
  • Cairns, Yarrabah and surrounds (19 and 20 August) 
  • Proserpine and Bowen (9 to 11 September) 
  • Longreach, Barcaldine, Winton and Blackall (4 to 6 November)

If you would like us to run a free professional development session in your town or city, please complete our Expression of Interest Form. We require at least 10 teachers to be registered to take part for a session to go ahead.

What us to teach your class about Queensland Parliament while we are visiting your are? Complete our Regional Outreach Form. 

 

Your Queensland Parliament webinars

Online only

Your Queensland Parliament is free professional development webinar created especially for teachers to explore our programs and parliament.

Guided tour of the Queensland Parliament website 

Wednesday 12 February 2025, 4pm to 5pm 

Register now.

 

Understanding the Budget process 

Wedenday 23 July 2025, 4pm to 5pm 

Register now. 

 

Democracy in action series

Online only

Democracy in action is free professional development webinar series that has been created especially for teachers to enhance their knowledge and understanding of our democratic system of government.

Facilitated by the Queensland Parliamentary Service, Parliamentary Education Office (Canberra) and Supreme Court Library Queensland, you'll learn about key features of our representative democracy and the history of our legal system.

Join us to discover and develop new skills, activities and resources for use in your classroom!

2025 dates coming soon.   


  

Professional development on-demand

Online only

We can provide a free, online professional development opportunity for your school, cluster area or department after school or on a student free day (subject to availability). 

Suitable for HASS, Civics and Citizenship and Legal Studies teachers, you can request a tailored professional development program on one (or more) of the following topics: 

  • Three levels of government 
  • Making law in Queensland 
  • Human rights and the legislative process 
  • Get involved: avenues for active citizenship in the classrooom 
  • Scrutiny 
  • Who's who in parliament 
  • How to run a legislative role play

Not only will our parliamentary educators share information about Queensland Parliament, but they will also answer any questions you have and showcase examples and resources you can use in your classrooms. 

Email Parliamentary.Education@parliament.qld.gov.au to request a tailored program. 

 

Teacher Advisory Group (TAG)

The Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) brings together educators from various levels and sectors of education in Queensland to assist in the development of our resources.The purpose of TAG is to:   

  • provide insight and advice on the development of activities, events and resources in line with the curriculum and contemporary classroom practice

  • identify opportunities for broadening the reach of the program, particularly to engage with educators and students in regional and remote communities.

Group members are appointed for 12 month terms, and may seek continued membership. Parliamentary Education may renew nominations during the 12 month term if needs arise.

 

Who can apply to join?

All teachers currently registered in Queensland are welcome to apply, regardless of year level or education sector.

How often does TAG meet?

The TAG meets quarterly. Advice may be sought from members in between meetings via email or phone.

How do I apply to join?

Complete our Nomination Form by 12 February 2025. 

 

Need more information?

Kirsten Murray
Parliamentary Education Officer
P: 07 3553 6413
E: parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au