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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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Latest News
Read our latest E-Bulletin October 15, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 11 October 2018 is now available. Read it here Sign up to receive the fortnightly E-Bulletin on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page read more »
Statement on young children and digital technologies launched at the 2018 ECA National Conference September 22, 2018
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has launched an important statement which recognises the increasing role of interactive and digital technologies in the lives of young children. The Statement, developed in consultation with the sector and under the guidance of ECA’s Digital Policy Group, provides an evidence base from which educators can read more »
Read the latest E-Bulletin September 18, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 18 September 2018 is now available. Read it here Sign up to receive the fortnightly E-Bulletin on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page read more »
September 10-16 is Media Literacy Week in Australia September 10, 2018
Check out the ABC website for information, a news diet challenge, and resources for students and teachers to help you navigate the modern media landscape. read more »
Why it’s time to end the policy limbo threatening Australian children’s TV September 6, 2018
Anna Potter writes for the conversation on the uncertain fate of local content quotas and funding for original local children’s TV. Read the full article on the conversation website read more »
Latest Movie Reviews
- First Man (M) - Not recommended under 13; parental guidance 13 to 15 (intense and disturbing scenes, and lack of interest for younger viewers) 16 October 2018
- Venom (M) - Not recommended for children under 13 and parental guidance recommend to 14 due to scary scenes, violence and some coarse language. 16 October 2018
Latest App Reviews
- Hungry Shark World - This app is a continuous survival game where players need good co-ordination and fast reaction time to stay alive. Caution: not suitable for children 12 and under; parental guidance for 13–15 due to graphic cartoon violence and social media connectivity. - Contains some elements of gambling 20 September 2018
- Toca Life After School - In Toca Life: After School the player can explore four different play locations. There is a variety of activities including sports, painting, dancing, eating or sleeping. Suitable for children aged 4+ - No gambling content found in the levels played 20 September 2018
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- Hungry Shark World 20 September 2018
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