Adelaide: Social Justice History Walking Tour

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About this activity

South Australia didn't just follow the world - it often led it. On this tour, we examine the historic sites and public institutions tied to monumental social changes including:

Democracy & Voting Rights: Discover where the Secret Ballot was implemented and how South Australia became a global leader by granting Women's franchise (the right to vote and stand for parliament).

Pioneering Women & Public Figures: Stand before civic monuments to learn about the British Empire's first female police officers, South Australia's first female Governor, and fierce suffragists like Mary Lee.

Human Rights & Equality: Uncover the legislative battles behind early Aboriginal rights, the South Australian Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and trailblazing homosexual and sexual discrimination reforms.

Civic, Educational & Religious Freedom: Explore the old Police Barracks and educational precincts to learn how absolute religious freedom and mandatory literacy shaped a fairer society.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Down to Earth Tours

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–55 years) · Seniors (56–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Complimentary Bag of South Australian made Sweets
Included: Services of an experienced local guide
Included: Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
Included: Information on what to see and do in Adelaide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Parliament of South Australia

15 min

Introduction to Wakefield's systematic colonisation scheme. What is Social Justice? Historic Parliamentary reforms as well as the Secret Ballot. Outline of tour.
Government House

10 min

Discuss the oldest continuously used Government House in Australia. The appointment of Australia's first Indigenous Governor as well as the appointment of Australia's first Female Governor.
Dame Roma Mitchell

10 min

Discuss Dame Roma Mitchell's life, her many firsts for a Female within the Judicial system, including First Female QC in Australia, First Female High Court/Supreme Court Judge, First Female Vice-Chancellor of a University in Australia and Australia's First Female Governor.
Mary Lee

10 min

Discuss the contribution of Mary Lee to Women's Suffrage movement in South Australia as well as Muriel Matters.
Centre of Democracy

10 min

Discuss South Australia's progressive Premier, Don Dunstan and his impact on Social Justice and its many reforms during his leadership. Enter the Centre of Democracy to view the exhibits.
State Library of South Australia

5 min

Enter the State Library of South Australia and discuss the legacy of Catherine Helen Spence, the first Female Journalist in Australia, the first Female Politician in Australia and her tireless work with Women's Suffrage movement.
South Australian Museum

15 min

Enter the site of the Old Mounted Police Barracks dating from 1850s and discuss the significance of the 3rd oldest, organised, centrally controlled police forces in the world. Also tell the stories regarding the first place in the British Empire to have Women Police in 1915. The abolition of capital punishment is also discussed.
The University of Adelaide

10 min

Discuss Education and the University's status as one of the oldest universities in Australia dating from 1874. Of significance is the university's ground-breaking admission of women to degrees - the first in Australia and one of the first places in the world.
Scots Church Adelaide

5 min

View the second oldest church in the city of Adelaide. Discuss religious freedoms and the early intention to separate Church from State.