What is Outreach Education?
about us
The Outreach Education program is a partnership between the South Australian Department for Education and South Australia’s major creative and cultural organizations.
The South Australian Department for Education has long recognised the importance of partnerships with external organisations which provide students with learning environments, experiences and resources, as well as professional learning opportunities for teachers.
The Outreach Education program provides all preschools and schools with access to education staff across a range of cultural organisations, partners and precincts that deliver quality, curriculum-aligned learning experiences and programs for South Australian teachers and students, unlocking the unique collections, exhibitions, performances, resources, and expertise they hold.
This website will help you access SA’s major creative and cultural organizations to discover some fantastic education programs. Search for workshops, guided and self-guided tours, special events, professional learning opportunities, and resources to incorporate in your teaching practice.
the organisations behind the venues
Adelaide Festival Centre
Adelaide Festival Centre is South Australia’s principal performing arts venue and presenter of theatre, dance, music and exhibitions. AFC’s centrED schools program provides exciting and comprehensive experiences for teachers and students to engage with cross-curricular arts learning experiences in South Australia’s premier performing arts centres.
ZoosSA
Zoos South Australia offers engaging education programs that connect students with nature and encourages involvement in conservation work. Students get close to animals and make connections between conservation and the decisions we make every day. Zoo Learning designs curriculum resources, activities and programs that connect people with nature and brings learning to life at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.Art Gallery of
South Australia
The Art Gallery offers dynamic education programs, activities and resources that engage students and educators with art. Discover their extensive range of resources that support students examine, explore and respond to works of art and the concepts they evoke. The resources can be used during your visit to the Gallery and in classroom discussions.learning to life at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.
Botanic Gardens of
South Australia
Learn about the fascinating world of plants and their importance to all life on earth in one of three beautiful botanic gardens: Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga (in Blackwood). These natural beauty spots are places of recreation, education and scientific advancement. Educator-led and self-guided experiences provide a unique range of cultural, educational and scientific opportunities for students and teachers.
History Trust of
South Australia
History is alive with the stories and the people who lived them. Learn, see, hear, read, participate, and connect through the education programs across the museums (South Australian Maritime Museum, Migration Museum, Centre of Democracy, National Motor Museum) and take advantage of the History Trust’s online collections and learning tools to enrich classroom learning.
Parliament House
Bring civics and citizenship learning to life with a visit to Parliament House. Guided tours, debate programs and viewing opportunities are available to encourage active citizenship and meaningful student learning. All guided programs are aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
South Australian Museum
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years.
Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research.
We welcome school groups for self-guided visits, where students and teachers can ignite their worlds with wonder and curiosity.
Windmill Production Company
Windmill Theatre creates and presents unique and contemporary theatre shows inspired by the vibrancy, modern sophistication and inventiveness of young people.
Every year Windmill Theatre Co offers schools access to a wide range of theatrical performances, supported by comprehensive curriculum-aligned learning resources available for teachers and students for each production.
Our award-winning education program brings together artists, educators and students to nurture the creativity and lateral thinking of young people.
