Rupert Myer AO explores how Australia can best exercise and increase the power of our cultural inheritance. Alison Page, descendant of the Walbanga and Wadi Wadi people of the Yuin nation will respond as a leader in Australian culture and design.

Renowned Aboriginal activist and community leader Noel Pearson passionately argues for constitutional recognition and a First Nations Voice to parliament in the inaugural Australia Speaks address at the National Museum of Australia.

From heroic statues and battered armour to beautiful amphorae, delicate jewellery and children’s games – every object has a compelling story to tell.

Join our young hosts as they learn about toys and games, weapons and art and maybe the odd banana.