Sydney Opera House Kids Council 2027

The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.

Participants must be aged 8–12 years and must be able to attend all program dates.

Participants must be able to attend all the program dates.

Applications are now open and will close at 5pm Tuesday 1 December.

For enquiries, please email Tanya Dickson, Creative Learning Producer with the subject heading ‘Kids Council 2027’.

A $100 participation fee applies upon acceptance and covers all five workshops. 

Kids Council will be drop off sessions, parents will not be required to stay. 

We want to bring together a Kids Council that reflects a range of children, their interests and their experiences. 

When reviewing applications, we will consider: 

• Interest in participating: Children who are curious about the world around them and interested in sharing their thoughts and ideas. 
• Ideas and perspectives: What children share about creative experiences, what makes them feel welcome, and what they think is important for kids. 
• Ways of participating: The different ways children enjoy contributing, whether that’s sharing ideas, listening, asking questions, performing, making things or trying something new. 
• A mix of experiences and perspectives: Building a group with a range of ages, interests, backgrounds and experiences. 

Children don’t need previous arts experience or experience visiting the Sydney Opera House to apply. There are no right or wrong answers, and we welcome children who express themselves in different ways. 

As places are limited, we may not be able to offer a place to every child who applies. Our aim is to bring together a group with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

The safety and wellbeing of children participating in the Kids Council is a priority for the Sydney Opera House. Read the Sydney Opera House’s Child Safety Policy. The Sydney Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors. 

The information you provide in your expression of interest will be used by the Sydney Opera House to assess applications for the Kids Council and to contact you about the outcome of your application. We may also use the information for internal and archival purposes.  

By submitting an expression of interest for a position on the Kids Council, you consent to the use and storage of your personal information by the Sydney Opera House.  

For more information about how your personal information will be collected, used and stored, including how to request access to your personal information, please view the Sydney Opera House’s Customer Privacy Statement.