PEO at a glance
The Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) helps schools, teachers and students to understand the role and value of the Australian Parliament. This page provides an overview of our education programs, resources and projects.
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Programs at Parliament House
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Teacher professional development
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1 million users of PEO website
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Bringing the Parliament to classrooms around Australia
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Printed resources
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Digital programs around the nation
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Support for senators and members
Programs at Parliament House
Our immersive learning program at Parliament House gives primary and secondary students hands-on experience of how our Parliament works to make Australia a better place to live.
In 2025, we delivered 2,146 engaging education programs at Parliament House to 76,486 students and 7,429 adults.
Teacher professional development
To help teachers and pre-service teachers deliver Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum in the classroom, we provide informative and engaging professional learning programs.
1 million users of PEO website
Our website provide relevant, accessible and accurate resources for students, teachers and all Australians. From lesson plans for teachers, to the history of the Australian Parliament and the Australian Constitution, we provide a comprehensive online presence for users around Australia.
Your Questions on Notice allows users to ask questions about the Australian Parliament and Australian system of government. We love receiving and answering your questions!
Bringing the Parliament to classrooms around Australia
Each year, we travel to regions around Australia with low visitation rates to Parliament House, bringing our engaging parliamentary education program to classrooms and staff rooms.
In 2025 we delivered programs to Bundaberg and surrounds and Far North Queensland. In 2024 we delivered programs to the Northern Territory.
Printed resources
We produce a wide range of printed resources for teachers, students and the general public.
Digital programs around the nation
Even if a school can't travel to Canberra to visit us at Parliament House, we can deliver a digital program in the classroom. In 2025, 9,314 primary and secondary students and 550 teachers participated in 401 digital programs.
Support for senators and members
Senators and members are a key part of the parliamentary education process, visiting schools in their region and speaking to students about their role. Each year, we provide senators and members with a range of printed materials to distribute to students and teachers.
The PEO team at Australian Parliament House
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The PEO team at Australian Parliament House
Gil Thomas/DPS AUSPIC
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Permission should be sought from DPS AUSPIC for third-party or commercial uses of this image. To contact DPS AUSPIC email: auspic@aph.gov.au or phone: 02 6277 3342.
The PEO team at Australian Parliament House
Gil Thomas/DPS AUSPIC
The PEO team at Australian Parliament House
Gil Thomas/DPS AUSPIC
Copyright information
Permission should be sought from DPS AUSPIC for third-party or commercial uses of this image. To contact DPS AUSPIC email: auspic@aph.gov.au or phone: 02 6277 3342.