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
Quick links
- Tots and Tech seminar in Canberra Friday 18 May 2018
- 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
Read the latest E-Bulletin April 23, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 19 April 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 »
New Adelaide research: Children watching TV for 80 minutes a day see 800 junk food ads per year April 17, 2018
The research, led by the University of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Lisa Smithers and funded by the Heart Foundation, showed that children were exposed to twice as much unhealthy food advertising as healthy food advertising. Junk food ads are shown more frequently on TV at times when many children are watching. read more »
Senate inquiry finds current Australian laws ‘adequate’ to penalise serious cyber-bullying offenders April 3, 2018
A SENATE inquiry has made nine recommendations to reduce the incidences of cyber-bullying and ensure that serious offenders are adequately pursued. read more »
Read the latest E-Bulletin March 29, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 29 March 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 »
It's crunch time for the Australian film industry. March 29, 2018
More than 200 of Australia’s most renowned actors, directors, screenwriters, producers and production crew – including 15 Oscar winners – have penned an open letter calling on the nation’s parliamentarians to protect the local screen industry and to act now to ensure it thrives into the future. They include actors Cate read more »
Latest App Reviews
- Daydreamer Doodler - This is a simple art app that allows the user to choose from a variety of pencils, colours and strokes to create a picture. Parental guidance up to 9 years due to camera access and online connectivity. - No gambling content found in the levels played 26 April 2018
- Art Set - A creative app that mimics the contents and look of a real world art set including a canvas, a selection of pencils, paints and other tools. Due to social media connectivity and access to camera parental guidance recommended for children under 13 years. - No gambling content found in the levels played 26 April 2018
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- Flip Diving 22 January 2018
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