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02/08/2026

Are you ready for round two of the 'The Responsibility Rumble'?

Can you guess correctly which level of government is responsible for the service on the card:
🟡 Local Government
🟢 State Government
🔵 Federal Government

Cast your guesses in the comments below and let us know how you go!

Supporting civic and democratic education is a core part of our role. Through initiatives such as this series, we aim to strengthen community understanding of how government works and where responsibilities sit across the three levels of government.

Parliament of South Australia

28/07/2026

Great work Paula - great to keep the students inspired by democracy :-)

Well done to Modbury High School for creating a brilliant learning expedition.

27/07/2026

🗺️🤔 Welcome back to our Guess the Electoral District quiz!

Can you guess which of South Australia's 47 electoral districts we're featuring today based on the clues?

💭 Comment your guess below or tag someone who might know the answer!

20/07/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

It will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, we need to test the system across Australia. Next Monday 27 July, your mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert.

The test times in South Australia will be at
2:00 pm AEST.

The message will vibrate and include a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds. If this could disrupt you or cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time in your location, and leave them off for at least one hour.

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To learn what an AusAlert sounds like, visit https://brnw.ch/21x4g0W

National Emergency Management Agency

13/07/2026

👏🏛️ Our Education Officer, Paula, was delighted to attend the opening of Youth Parliament this morning at Parliament of South Australia

Congratulations to all participants taking part in this year's program and look forward to seeing the ideas, leadership and enthusiasm they bring to YMCA SA Youth Parliament.

We also wish outgoing Youth Governor, Charlie, all the very best in her future endeavours and thank her for her service and the valuable contribution she has made during her time as Youth Governor.

09/07/2026

🤔There are three levels of government in Australia but do you know whose responsible for each service?

Welcome to our new series, 'The Responsibility Rumble', where you guess whose responsible for the service on the card:
🟡 Local Government
🟢 State Government
🔵 Federal Government

Cast your guesses in the comments below and let us know how you go!

This quiz is based on the 'Sort the Levels of Government' card activity created by the Education Office at the Parliament of South Australia.

You can find this activity and other resources on their website at https://brnw.ch/21x3ZP9

08/07/2026

The election timetable for the rescheduled Local Government Elections has been updated.

View the updated election timetable, including the close of voting on 7 April 2027. Visit https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/enrolment/council-voters-roll

🟡 Close of rolls - 5:00pm on Monday 4th of January 2027
🟡 Nominations open - Tuesday 26 January 2027
🟡 Nominations close - 12:00 pm Tuesday 9 February 2027
🟡 Ballot packs mail-out period - 11 March - 17 March 2027
🟡 Voting close (polling day) - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7 April 2027

Local Government Association of South Australia

03/07/2026

🏫Happy end of Term 2 to educators and students across South Australia, and to those already on break, happy holidays!

We had another busy term of classroom visits across South Australia, with several schools engaging with ECSA for the first time.

Our education sessions provide students with a practical and engaging opportunity to explore voting, elections and civic participation. Through interactive activities and discussions, students gain a deeper understanding of the electoral process, ask questions and build confidence ahead of their future participation in democracy.

ECSA Education Officer Paula reflected 'It’s been wonderful to see students actively engaging with the electoral process and developing a stronger understanding of how they can participate in shaping their communities'.

Interested in booking a program with Paula or viewing our resources? Visit https://brnw.ch/21x3PNl via the link in bio.

Department for Education, South Australia I Parliament of South Australia

19/06/2026

The Electoral Commission South Australia (ECSA) have begun issuing notices to electors who are not recorded as having voted in the State Election.

If you’re identified as a non-voter, you may receive up to three notices under the Electoral Act 1985 and the Expiation of Offences Act 1996. If the matter isn’t resolved, it may be referred to the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit.

If you received a notice, here’s what to do:
✅ If you did vote – Follow the instructions to provide details
✅ If you couldn’t vote – Submit a valid reason
📩 You must respond using the official notice (reply-paid envelope or online).

📬 If you don’t respond, further notices may be issued and the matter could be referred for enforcement.

ECSA may contact identified non-voters with up to three notices to confirm if there was a valid reason.

Learn more via the link in bio or https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/voting/failure-to-vote

07/06/2026

🗳️ In April 2026, 1,322,042 South Australians were enrolled to vote.

Want to see how enrolment is tracking across the state?

Tap the link in bio or visit: https://brnw.ch/21x39fh

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