ECSA - Electoral Commission SA

Civics and Citizenship weblinks

The following are shared for reference purposes only. ECSA has no control over the information presented on these websites.

Australian Electoral Commission - https://www.aec.gov.au/

Australian Constitution Centre - https://www.australianconstitutioncentre.org.au/

Behind the News - https://www.abc.net.au/btn

Centre of Democracy - https://www.centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au/

Community Education Office Parliament of South Australia https://education.parliament.sa.gov.au/

Courts Administration Authority South Australian - https://www.courts.sa.gov.au/

Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia - https://www.gg.gov.au/

Governor of South Australia - https://www.governor.sa.gov.au/

Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools - https://www.education.sa.gov.au/students/awards-and-scholarships/governors-civics-awards-schools

HaSS Association Australia - https://hassaa.org.au/

High Court of Australia - https://www.hcourt.gov.au/

History Teacher of South Australia - https://htasa.org.au/

History Trust of South Australia - https://education.history.sa.gov.au/

Law Society of South Australia - https://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au

Legal Education Teachers Association of South Australia - https://letasa.com/

Local Government Association of South Australia - https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/

Muriel Matters Award - https://www.education.sa.gov.au/students/awards-and-scholarships/muriel-matters-awards

Museum of Australian Democracy - https://www.moadoph.gov.au/

Parliament of Australia - https://www.aph.gov.au/

Parliament South Australia - https://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/

Parliamentary Education Office - https://peo.gov.au/

South Australian Legislation - https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/

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You can check your details on the electoral role – this page explains (linked)

ECSA uses emails (when available) to also engage with first time youth voters, to support in the education of the voting process.

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An introduction to education at ECSA with Paula, our Educator ECSA has a legislative responsibility to educate the community on the importance of democratic participation across the state through the provision of inclusive and accessible information and voting services. One way to ensure that our values of democracy continue to be upheld in the future is to teach our young people / young adults how to participate in it. ECSA can support the work of educators by providing in classroom support or tailored programs for individual classes or whole year levels as well as professional development sessions at your site.	Testimonials Enrolling to vote and mock election, supported learning presentation "The information provided was extremely valuable for students who will be eligible to vote in the upcoming state election. It was good to give them the opportunity to learn about how the votes are counted, and why it is important to fill out their ballot paper correctly." Year 5 Presentation on voting, political parties, how to vote and mock voting "Students really enjoyed engaging in the mock voting and also said they had learnt new information from the day." Year 8 Democracy Day Event – Stages in an election "Paula's initial presentation was very informative and helped all students get on the same page before we got into the activities for the day. The mock election (including the vote and count) with all the authentic materials (booths, bibs, ballot box etc) was particularly engaging and memorable for students too." Year 8 Presentation on candidates, polling booths and counting the votes "The session was well suited to what I had in mind and allowed the students to develop a genuine understanding of the electoral process."	News Empowering Students as Citizens of the Future News from the Nazareth School Community More resources We publish a wide range of educational materials designed to inform and educate South Australians about our electoral processes. Brochures, guides, and videos range in accessibility levels and are produced in multiple languages to cater for everyone. Our easy read guides: https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/html/LGAGuide2022/ Our language guides: https://ecsa.sa.gov.au/languages2 Understanding elections and voting Council election fast facts Counting the votes for the house of assembly Counting the votes for the legislative council Counting the votes for council elections How to complete your ballot papers External resources Education civics and citizenship weblinks
	Introducing Paula *Paula is a dedicated and passionate Legal Studies and Civics educator with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades.* She champions the importance of civics education, passionately believing that a thriving democracy relies on an informed citizenry that understands and embraces their voting responsibilities. As a long-standing volunteer committee member of the Legal Education Teachers Association SA (LETASA) for more than 20 years, Paula has been honoured with multiple awards in recognition of academic excellence, significant contributions to curriculum development, and outstanding event facilitation. With extensive experience in state electoral processes and a comprehensive understanding of the Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship, as well as SACE Legal Studies, Paula is committed to delivering authentic electoral education, fostering student agency, and empowering students to find and use their voice in civic life. You can contact Paula via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ATTENTION: Education Officer Paula is based in our Light Square, Adelaide offices.	Paula out and about The Australasian Parliamentary Educators Annual Conference, was hosted in Adelaide, SA for 2024. The theme for 2024 Challenge Accepted - Overcoming Barriers to Delivering Civics Education, included a trip to the Zoo to visit the Tigers. The conference focused on the different barriers parliamentary, electoral and related education officers face when planning, delivering and promoting programs – with workshops and activities to consider possible solutions. Pictured below with Paula is Natalie, Community Education and Engagement Manager, Parliament of South Australia.
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