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ACCM review services under threat April 9, 2019
The South Australian and Federal governments say they can’t continue ACCM’s funding for the Know Before You Go and Know Before You Load movie and app reviews from June 30. Please DONATE NOW to help save them. read more »
Classification review announced for the film, Hellboy April 4, 2019
The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film, Hellboy. Hellboy was classified R 18+ with the consumer advice ‘High impact violence, blood and gore’ by the Classification Board on 26 March 2019. The Classification Review Board will meet on 5 April 2019 to consider the read more »
Free evening seminar for South Australian parents, educators and health professionals. May 7th. April 1, 2019
Dr Susan Linn: The Hostile takeover of childhood - protecting children from hidden online marketing A great opportunity for parents and teachers to engage with a leading expert on the commercialisation of childhood Tuesday 7th May, 2019 7:15pm - 8:45pm Concordia College Chapel24 Winchester St, Highgate, Adelaide, SA 5063 FREE event (but audience must register) read more »
Digital environments and developing minds- Conference June 3, Sydney March 25, 2019
More information and registration read more »
Bumblebee-A sting in the tail! December 19, 2018
The Transformers movie Bumblebee which is showing in the school holidays is likely to appeal to children, but parents should be aware that this film was originally classified as M, but was modified, and downgraded to PG. ACCM feels that it should have retained the M classification due to the volume read more »
Latest App Reviews
- Magic Math Academy - A game for teaching basic mathematical concepts, set in a fantasy world that has limited levels available for free. Parental guidance recommended to age 9 due to in-App purchasing and social media connectivity. - No gambling content found in the levels played 17 April 2019
- Minion Rush - This app is a continuous runner game. Players will benefit from having quick reaction time. Parental guidance for children aged 9 – 12 due to crude humour, in-app purchasing and advertising. - No gambling content found in the levels played 16 April 2019
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- Jetpack Joyride 26 March 2019
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