World Heritage Community Day and Young People’s Democracy Celebrations, 3rd May 2015.
10 am Opening Ceremony and tree planting
Hochgurtel Fountain, Carlton Gardens.
Opening of community day by Planning Minister Richard Wynne.
11 am Young People’s Council
Discovery Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Melbourne Museum.
A chance for young people to talk to local Politicians, Community Leaders and Representatives
12:30 pm Tour of the Exhibition Building & visit the Chapel, 88 Nicholson Street
Must book at Melbourne Museum website
1.50pm Public Forum
Museum Theatre
Must book for Public forum at Melbourne Museum website
Pt 1: 2015 Conflict & Compassion. Commemoration of WW1
Pt 2: 2.20 pm Our Heritage & democracy
Sustainable heritage
Gone: A heritage treasure inside the Exhibition Building
3.00 pm Our scorecard: Valuing the past for the future
Pt 3: 3.15 pm The Young People’s program
Pt 4: 3.45 pm Exploring the World Heritage site and the archives
4.00 pm Public Forum Conclusion
4.15 pm Celebration of Australia’s Democracy
Celebration: A place where everyone is accepted
Location is to be decided
Musical recital, recitations and videos, will complement the program held around the Museum throughout community day.
The young people’s council will present a program of activities and displays of their Conflict and Compassion inquiry reports during the community day