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South Australia didn't just follow the world - it often led it. On this tour, we examine the historic sites and public institutions tied to monumental social changes including:
Democracy & Voting Rights: Discover where the Secret Ballot was implemented and how South Australia became a global leader by granting Women's franchise (the right to vote and stand for parliament).
Pioneering Women & Public Figures: Stand before civic monuments to learn about the British Empire's first female police officers, South Australia's first female Governor, and fierce suffragists like Mary Lee.
Human Rights & Equality: Uncover the legislative battles behind early Aboriginal rights, the South Australian Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and trailblazing homosexual and sexual discrimination reforms.
Civic, Educational & Religious Freedom: Explore the old Police Barracks and educational precincts to learn how absolute religious freedom and mandatory literacy shaped a fairer society.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet on the main steps of Parliament House, near the corner of North Terrace and King William Road in Adelaide's CBD.
The tour finishes opposite the Scots Uniting Church on North Terrace, Adelaide
Itinerary
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1Parliament House Of South Australia
Introduction to Wakefield's systematic colonisation scheme. What is Social Justice? Historic Parliamentary reforms as well as the Secret Ballot. Outline of tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Government House
Discuss the oldest continuously used Government House in Australia. The appointment of Australia's first Indigenous Governor as well as the appointment of Australia's first Female Governor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dame Roma Mitchell
Discuss Dame Roma Mitchell's life, her many firsts for a Female within the Judicial system, including First Female QC in Australia, First Female High Court/Supreme Court Judge, First Female Vice-Chancellor of a University in Australia and Australia's First Female Governor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mary Lee
Discuss the contribution of Mary Lee to Women's Suffrage movement in South Australia as well as Muriel Matters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Centre of Democracy
Discuss South Australia's progressive Premier, Don Dunstan and his impact on Social Justice and its many reforms during his leadership. Enter the Centre of Democracy to view the exhibits.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6State Library of South Australia
Enter the State Library of South Australia and discuss the legacy of Catherine Helen Spence, the first Female Journalist in Australia, the first Female Politician in Australia and her tireless work with Women's Suffrage movement.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7South Australian Museum
Enter the site of the Old Mounted Police Barracks dating from 1850s and discuss the significance of the 3rd oldest, organised, centrally controlled police forces in the world. Also tell the stories regarding the first place in the British Empire to have Women Police in 1915. The abolition of capital punishment is also discussed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8The University of Adelaide
Discuss Education and the University's status as one of the oldest universities in Australia dating from 1874. Of significance is the university's ground-breaking admission of women to degrees - the first in Australia and one of the first places in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Scots Church Adelaide
View the second oldest church in the city of Adelaide. Discuss religious freedoms and the early intention to separate Church from State.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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