Opening Up the Pool

Mark David
Melbourne’s Doherty Institute provided modelling to the National Cabinet on how to adjust to living with COVID-19. Vaccine coverage thresholds became buzzwords but, as Mark David highlights, people remain at risk.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Melbourne’s Doherty Institute provided modelling to the National Cabinet on how to adjust to living with COVID-19. Vaccine coverage thresholds became buzzwords but, as Mark David highlights, people remain at risk.
Use before or after a visit to MoAD to explore more of Old Parliament House.
Driven by an inquiry approach and critical reflection, we empower young people to become active citizens.
How the front doors of Old Parliament House were rescued and restored after fire damage.
Use this page to find the locations of exhibitions, heritage spaces, the cafe and visitor facilities.
A look at collection items from political campaigns.
How to report a vulnerability in our data and online systems.
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