Profile piece: Libbie Doherty, Head of Children’s Content at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
As the Head of Children’s Content at the ABC, Libbie Doherty is one of the most influential figures in Australian kids’ television. We sat down with her to find out more about her incredible role, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on viewing habits and programming decisions, her goals for the future of ABC Children’s, and tips for creators on how to successfully pitch their show to the ABC.
Australia’s most influential children’s television personalities
Inspired by the legacy of Emma Wiggle, we’ve looked back at some of the most influential personalities in Australian children’s television history.
Announcing the 2021 My Place Competition Winners
Presented by the ABC Education and the ACTF, the 2021 My Place Competition asked Year 3-6 students to reflect on and write about how people of diverse backgrounds helped to shape their communities.
Five key tips for securing funding for your children's show
Last year, the Commonwealth Government announced an additional $20 million in funding for the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) to invest in high quality screen content specifically for Australian children, which reaches and connects with them through all the different platforms children engage with.
7 Loveable Children’s TV Dads & Father Figures
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating our favourite Australian on-screen dads and father figures, ranging from the creative, philosophical, embarrassing, and supportive. Happy Father’s Day!
Writing about our diverse history with Nadia Wheatley
A record number of students attended our recent ACMI Education x ACTF webinar with My Place author Nadia Wheatley.
Conceiving 'Little J and Big Cuz' in Noongar
Translating Little J and Big Cuz into multiple First Nations languages is a complex undertaking. Actor Kylie Bracknell, who was instrumental in conceiving the Noongar version of the show, takes us behind the scenes of this process.