ACCM
The Australian Council on Children and the Media provides evidence-based reviews, information and advocacy to support healthy media choices for children. ACCM is national, not-for-profit and reliant on community support. You can help
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- Little Big Shots Film Festival in Adelaide
- The free ACCM reviews app is now available - download it now
- free regular E-Bulletin (signup on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page)
Latest News
The 'TV Make It Australian' campaign launches today September 18, 2017
This is an Australia-wide campaign - the launch times and places are: Melbourne, 3pm, ACMI Cinema Perth, 3pm, East Perth/Fielder Street Creative Hub Adelaide, 5pm, Mercury Cinema Hobart, 5.30pm Fullers Bookshop Sydney, 6pm, AFTRS Brisbane, TBC You can register to attend here. This campaign is important as the government is running the Australian and Children's Screen Content read more »
Australian Reading Hour - stop what you’re doing for one hour and pick up a book September 12, 2017
On Thursday September 14, stop what you’re doing for one hour, pick up a book and read by yourself or with a child. Rediscover or introduce yourself to the joys of reading. More details from the reading hour website or Facebook read more »
Troubling trailers for cinemas?? September 5, 2017
Do you want M movies promoted to your children at a PG movie? Moves are afoot to allow that to happen. See our taking action page on this topic for more information And let us know what you think here read more »
Professor Sonia Livingstone to visit Sydney August 29, 2017
International expert on children's and young people's digital practice, Professor Sonia Livingstone from the London School of Economics, will be visiting Sydney from 6-8 September. Events planned include: Public lecture: Children's rights in the digital age.Thursday 7 September 4pm-5.30pm, Parramatta City. Research symposium: Thinking the read more »
Children's Book Week 19-26 August 2017 August 21, 2017
Each year at this time across Australia, the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) brings children and books together to celebrate CBCA Children’s Book Week. During this time schools, libraries, booksellers, authors, illustrators and children celebrate Australian children's literature. This year's theme is Escape to everywhere. More information, including the read more »
Latest Movie Reviews
- Victoria and Abdul (PG) - Not recommended under 10; parental guidance 10 to 14 (lacks interest for young children, disturbing scenes, themes, coarse language) 19 September 2017
- Rip Tide (G) - Not recommended under 7 due to lack of interest, OK for children aged 7 and up, although parents may wish to discuss some of the themes with younger viewers 18 September 2017
Latest App Reviews
- Magic 10 - Magic 10 is a mathematics game that offers different levels to practice basic addition. Available for one or two competing players, the goal is to match cards with numbers that add up to 10. The app is free of ads and in-app purchases and suitable for children aged 5+. - No gambling content found in the levels played 18 September 2017
- Run a Whale - This runner style game requires the player to ride on the back of a whale and collect coins/boosters, avoid obstacles, and defeat bosses. Free of ads and in-app purchases. Suitable for children aged 5+ - No gambling content found in the levels played 18 September 2017
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- Ninja Samurai Power Charge – Megaforce Troopers 14 May 2017
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