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Democracy Dash is an education event that is designed to teach middle and senior students about democracy, the important work of democratic institutions and the responsibilities of citizens who live in a democracy. Students 'dash' around the city in a scavenger hunt, 'Amazing Race' style event, visiting several organisations and completing an activity at each location. Democracy Dash is run in both Alice Springs and Darwin twice a year (there are 4 events in total).
Students travel in teams of about 8 to 10 students with a teacher accompanying each group. There are prizes for the winning team.
Democracy Dash is open to all students in Years 9-12, but is particularly beneficial to students studying civics and citizenship, Legal Studies students and students in leadership positions. Plus it’s fun for everyone!
A modified version of Democracy Dash can also be held at your school on request if you have a large number of participating students (Darwin and surrounds only).
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Participating organisations
- Aboriginal Interpreter Service
- Amnesty International
- Department of the Chief Minister
- NT Anti-Discrimination Commission
- NT Legislative Assembly
- NT Police
- Youth Law Australia
- Alice Springs Town Council
- City of Darwin
- Sen. Malarndirri McCarthy's electorate office
- NT Legal Aid Commission
- NT Local and Supreme Courts
- Office of the Children's Commissioner