The ABC of Trust
The ABC is one of Australia’s most trusted public institutions. It is generally considered to be one of Australia’s most important cultural institutions. The ABC’s brand is arguably part of the nation’s identity. However, can the ABC really be trusted with the future of Australian children’s television?
The Slow Death of Australian Children's TV Drama
Writing for The Conversation, Anna Potter and Huw Walmsley-Evans from the University of the Sunshine Coast warn that "kids’ TV in this country is in a dire state."
Is PG the New G?
Holly Tosi examines the conservatism creeping into the OFLC classifications system.
Dance Academy Webinar: Inspiring Students to 'Dream Big'
It doesn’t matter where you live in Australia the sense of excitement in the lead-up to the release of the Dance Academy movie is palpable. Joanna Werner (Producer) and Alicia Banit (Cast member) experienced this first hand with students from around the country.
The Career of Joanna Werner, and How Dance Academy Remains 'en pointe'
Since her humble beginning, Producer Joanna Werner’s career trajectory has moved forward in leaps and bounds. Now Joanna is revisiting her roots to bring the highly successful TV series Dance Academy to the silver screen.
When Broadcasters Cut Costs on Local Content, It's the Children Who Pay
The Commonwealth Government is preparing to launch a wide-ranging review of the Australian Content Standards. Even before the official announcement, the commercial broadcasters wasted no time making it clear that children’s television was their preferred target.
Glenda Wilson: 35 Years at the ACTF
Glenda Wilson had been working with the ACTF’s founding director, Dr Patricia Edgar, at La Trobe University, when the ACTF was established in 1982. When Patricia asked Glenda to come and work with her at the ACTF, Glenda had no idea that she would stay for 35 years.