OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

5. Policies
Part B – Management
68 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
Interpretation
4.6
Interpretation,
exhibition and
education
4.6.1 Old Parliament House management must
maintain and implement an Interpretation Plan
that includes learning and temporary exhibitions
consistent with the Heritage Management Plan.
4.6.2 Old Parliament House management must
engage in an active program of interpretation to
advocate for and present the heritage values of the
place, employing a wide range of media and aimed
at a wide audience, including scholars, special
interest groups and the public.
4.6.3 Old Parliament House management may,
as part of the Interpretation Plan, explore ways
of delivering interpretive material electronically
including the development and implementation of a
web-based interpretation program, accessible to the
public.
4.6.4 Old Parliament House management may, as
part of the Interpretation Plan, develop a program
of interpretation based on the Old Parliament
House zones based on a thematic approach and
emphasising the identified heritage values.
4.6.5 Old Parliament House management may
develop and implement as part of the Education
Plan specific learning strategies which are integrated
with the national and state school curricula (primary
and secondary schools) and university teaching
programs.
4.6.6 As resources permit, Old Parliament House
management may expand its off-site audience
development through:
• web-based activities
• education programs
• events
• travelling programs
Specific tasks
Update and implement the Interpretation
Plan, Exhibition Plan (with a forward
program) and Education Learning Strategy
to be consistent with this Heritage
Management Plan.
Regularly review and evaluate
effectiveness of Interpretation, Exhibition
and Education Plans.
Develop and implement a web-based
interpretation program.