Events

Bob Hawke and his Government 1983 - 1991

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery - Permanent Exhibition/An informative exhibition tracking the paradigm shift in Australian values, policies, and international relations pursued by the Hawke government.

From educational access to Aboriginal advancement to anti-sex discrimination, to Medicare, to the saving of the Franklin River and Kakadu, to the lifting of trade barriers and the vital furthering of the China relationship, the re-shaping of Australia is embedded in the history of this government.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

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Children’s Voices from the Bob Hawke Collection

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/This exhibition invites you to explore the lives and voices of children through their records in the Bob Hawke Collection.

This exhibition offers a captivating display of both new and historical items from the University of South Australia's Bob Hawke Collection.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

Cinema Architecture in South Australia

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/Explore the history of South Australia's cinemas - from regional and suburban cinemas to grand picture palaces in the heart of the city. Cinemas contributed not only to the lives of those who visited them but also to main street architecture across the state.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and Architecture Museum, UniSA Creative, as part of South Australia's History Festival

Democracy in Peril

/6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/More than 4 billion people are eligible to vote in elections in 2024, putting democracy to the test around the globe. Against a backdrop of misinformation, disinformation and growing illiberalism, Monica Attard (UTS), Emma Shortis (RMIT) and Priya Chacko (The University of Adelaide) speak with The Conversation's Misha Ketchell about what we can expect from elections in the USA, India, the UK and more, and how the results will impact us here in Australia.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and The Conversation [no-border]

Hugh Mackay: The Way We Are

/6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/
In his latest book, The Way We Are, revered social psychologist, Hugh Mackay AO unveils a compelling portrait of the nation. This event is not just an exploration of the present, it’s an opportunity to reflect deeply on the question: What kind of society do we want to become?

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

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Hope: Rosie Batty

/6pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/Rosie Batty’s new memoir shows what it takes to get through the very worst of times. A singular woman who has experienced tragedy, who had lost all hope, yet now is intent on finding it again. In conversation with CEO of The Zahra Foundation, Kelly-ann Tansley, she discusses her latest book, Hope.

Journey of Resilience

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ Journey of Resilience, an exhibition by acclaimed Documentary Photographer, Barat Ali Batoor, showcases photography from three interconnected series.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

The Future Is Now

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ This exhibition features artworks by emerging artists who attend the Visual Art Programs run by Neami National, a community mental health service supporting people to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and Neami National

Artists On The Inside

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/Artists on the Inside presents artwork created by adults incarcerated in South Australia’s prisons. Art can serve as a communication tool, a coping mechanism and an emotional outlet for those in prison. The works allow contributors to build connection to the community by using art as the medium to create and share their stories.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Department for Correctional Services, as part of SALA

Behind The Lines

Behind the Lines is a travelling exhibition developed by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
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What Women Hold

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ What Women Hold is a collaborative exhibition of work by artists of
Catherine House and The Art Bus. This mixed-media exhibition showcases work that is personal and insightful, it is both raw and at times playful. Audiences are invited to engage with powerful true stories of women’s complex experiences of homelessness.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, The Art Bus and Catherine House. Supported by The Government of South Australia