I apologise for any cross - posting...

> As part of my Post Graduate Museum Studies program, I am investigating the
> ways in which some Cultural Institutions in Australia involve children and
> any relevant policies which the institution may have.
> As many of the subscribers to this list are outside of Australia, I would
> be interested in comparing the ways YOU involve Children in your
> institution, with the trends I find here.
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> I was hoping to just gain an indication of the range of 'programs' you
> implement to involve children, such as the recently mentioned advisory
> groups , or if you involve children in exhibition development, evaluation,
> children's clubs (etc) .
>
> If you have developed policies regarding children which outline these
> processes, or have a groups who's role is to look at the role of children
> in your institution, it would also be great to hear from you.
>
> I have worked with children in the Children's Museum, Museum Victoria for
> 4 years, and also have a strong interest in aquaria and zoos. I hope to
> gain a better understanding of how some of these institutions in Australia
> are currently dealing with  children, and any information you could supply
> would be of enormous help. Any information I receive will be for the sole
> purpose of my research project, and help in confidence.
>
> I hope that you can help!
>
> Please feel free to reply to me off the list.
>
> Thank you for your time, it is greatly appreciated.
>
> Scott Killeen
> Melbourne, Australia
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