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ABC rejoins Asiavision

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Managing Director David Anderson has announced the ABC’s return to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s (ABU) international video news exchange, Asiavision.

Developed by the ABU’s News division, Asiavision (AVN) is a member-funded, cloud-based platform where members share breaking news and stories on business, the environment, health, sport, technology and culture. AVN’s 31 members can access over 16,000 video stories each year for distribution on their television and digital platforms.

ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman said: “The ABC is excited to be rejoining Asiavision. Sharing the ABC’s high-quality news and current affairs vision will mean that more audiences across the Indo-Pacific will have access to news events in Australia. It will enable us to share further our coverage of world affairs which is fed by our Pacific Journalism Network and the ABC’s foreign correspondents based in PNG, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, India, Japan and further across the globe. This will build on the ABC’s ability to fulfill our Charter remit to transmit to countries outside Australia.”

ABU Secretary General Ahmed Nadeem said: “The return of the ABC to AVN is an important development for the ABU and all AVN members. It makes Asiavision stronger and broadens the range of content available to AVN members.”

ABU Director of News Deborah Steele said: “We are delighted our members will have access to the ABC’s coverage and that we can share this with 30 other broadcasters across the Asia Pacific region, from Fiji to Türkiye.”

In February 2024, the ABU celebrated 40 years since AVN’s establishment and in 2023, launched an updated version of the platform called Asia-Pacific View (APV), improving its online content sharing and news exchange capabilities.

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Young People Takeover Lismore in May

More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Lismore this week to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.

The summit, which runs from 20 May to 24 May, is a partnership between the ABC, the Office for Youth; Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).

ABC producers have worked with around 1,000 young people from Lismore and the Northern Rivers region since late last year. Thirty-four students have been selected to have their stories and ideas featured on the ABC during the summit and beyond.

The winning stories showcase the diversity and bravery of young people in the region. They include stories featuring: dreams of becoming a Paralympian, connection to country and culture, experiencing homelessness and growing up in a Viking village.

ABC Managing Director David Anderson said the ABC was proud to showcase the lived experience of a new generation of leaders. “This group of young storytellers demonstrate the tremendous sense of community on the Northern Rivers. We’re thrilled to be able to share these stories with the nation and support these young people as their share their stories.”

Fareeha is one of this year’s winners. She says that at time as a young person she’s felt “helpless” in the face of challenges that the area has faced but is passionate about her local community.

“In such a small community, we’ve all got something we can relate on, we’ve all seen each other at the shops, at sports clubs,” she says. “When we all know each other and we’ve got that sense of strong community, I feel like that’s what pushed us through the floods.”

Next week the Takeover Lismore winners will have the opportunity to take part in leadership and networking events, and the chance to contribute to projects helping the young people of Lismore to thrive. Takeover aims to help young people feel empowered to create the change they want to see in their local area.

The Takeover program would not be possible without the ABC’s partnership with the Office for Youth; Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), whose support brings the program to life.

“We’re ensuring young people have opportunities to share their experiences and ideas on issues that are important to them, through our national youth engagement model and by supporting programs like Takeover,” says The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, Minister for Youth. “We can all learn by listening to the lived experiences of young people.”

To create change on these issues, FRRR will be offering support to community organisations who will work with the Summit participants on their ideas and developing grant projects together.

“These are our leaders of tomorrow,” says FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton. “FRRR is inspired to be part of their journey and to invest in the local community so young people can have a powerful say in the future of their region.”

*Takeover Lismore* winners will be featured across the ABC during the week of 20 May. You can find out more information about the program at: abc.net.au/takeover/programs/takeover-lismore

If you are interested in attending summit events, please email takeover@abc.net.au.

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ABC’s head of programming, acquisitions and streaming Roberta Allan said:

One of the reasons to launch ABC Family was that those kids need help to turn on that TV. Their parents are helping them turn it on. They know it’s a safe environment, but we haven’t always had them coming over to our adults’ content.

Creating a brand like ABC Family will mean that we’ll be able to transition children as they get older with their families into that co-viewing safe environment. And expose them to some of the other content we have.

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ABC signs MOU with Indonesian National Public Television Network

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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Public National Broadcaster of the Television of the Republic of Indonesia (TVRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The shared agreement was signed in Jakarta by ABC Head International Services Claire M. Gorman and President Director of TVRI Iman Brotoseno, alongside senior leadership from ABC International Development (ABCID) and TVRI.

The MOU jointly recognises the role of the ABC and TVRI as national broadcasters in their respective countries and serves as an expression of the ABC’s commitment to collaboration and cooperation with TVRI.

Through the principles of the established agreement, the ABC and TVRI will collaborate across content exchange in news and current affairs, sports, music, culture, lifestyle and general interest stories. The MOU also supports the sharing of key learnings from each broadcaster’s audience research and feedback, in addition to technical information assistance and capacity building under international development activities.

ABC Head International Services Claire M. Gorman said: “The signing of this MOU formally recognises our ongoing relationship with TVRI. We are delighted that as national broadcasters we can work together on opportunities for content and information sharing as we look to best serve our respective audiences.”

President Director of TVRI Iman Brotoseno said: “I welcome and am grateful that the broadcasting collaboration between TVRI and ABC is being realized. We are sure that the cooperation in exchanging programs, news, and training development contained in this MOU will provide benefits for both parties. Especially for TVRI, we welcome the realization of varied and educational TV broadcast programs for viewers in Indonesia. We hope that this collaboration will bring closer relations between the two countries through showing cultural, social, and other human-interest documentaries.”

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ABC farewells award-winning executive Libbie Doherty

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Leading children’s television executive Libbie Doherty will farewell the ABC in June.

Libbie is the head of ABC Children and Family overseeing the largest slate of children’s programming in Australia including global juggernaut Bluey, which she commissioned and executive produced.

A champion of Australian children’s content, she has helped local productions thrive in Australia and succeed in the global marketplace. She has overseen both in-house productions and commissioned a raft of outstanding programs including Crazy Fun Park, First Day, My Year 12 Life, The Unlisted, Mustangs FC, Hardball, Beep and Mort, Ginger & The Vegesaurs, Tomorrow When the War Began, Little J and Big Cuz.

As Executive Producer, Libbie has been recognised with major international and local awards including five International Emmys, five AACTAs and four Logies.

Libbie said of her time at the ABC: "I am so proud of what we have achieved together as the Children and Family team. I am grateful to the exceptional community of creators, producers, writers and directors who have collaborated with us on shows that have resonated all over the world. Our global partners have supported our vision and together we have put Australia on the map as a creative powerhouse.

“I am incredibly passionate about public service media, the ABC and am excited to see what this dream team will do for the most important audience — our kids.”

Head of Screen Jennifer Collins said: "On behalf of the ABC I’d like to thank Libbie for the significant contribution she has made to delivering an outstanding slate of high-quality children’s programming not only for Australian audiences but for global audiences. Libbie leaves the ABC after an impressive nine years and we wish her the very best in her continued creative endeavours in the industry. "

Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor said: “Libbie is passionate about children’s content, and she’s been an exceptional, creative leader for many, many years, respected not just in Australia but internationally. We’re very sorry to see her go and we wish her well in the future where no doubt she’ll continue her incredible success.”

Libbie joined the ABC as a Commissioning Editor in 2015, after working as a producer in the independent production sector. Since then, she has been instrumental in building the ABC’s outstanding slate of children’s content. After three years as Commissioning Editor, she was appointed Head of Children and Family.

In 2021, Libbie was voted by the global children’s industry as their favourite broadcast or streaming platform partner in the inaugural Kidscreen Industry Awards and Outstanding Ally by the ABC Pride Group.

The ABC Head of Children’s and Family role will be filled in an acting capacity by ABC Children’s and Family Commissioning Editor Mary-Ellen Mullane from mid-June.

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I notice that the ABC homepage and the About the ABC section have a facelift, ahead of the launch of ABC Family and ABC Entertains channels next week.

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ABC Managing Director David Anderson Opening Statement to Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications

I welcome this opportunity today to address with the Committee a recent issue I am sure I will receive questions about.

Laura Tingle is among the most respected and admired journalists and political commentators in the country. Her reporting across broadcast and print platforms, at numerous media organisations, has always been characterised as candid, honest and accurate.

She is valued and admired by her ABC colleagues and the public.

Like all ABC journalists, Laura understands the ABC is held to a higher standard than other media organisations. The higher standards the ABC Editorial Policies demands of our journalists is necessary for a public broadcaster with legislative requirements for impartiality and accuracy. It is also the bedrock of the trust Australians place in us.

The ABC’s Director News Justin Stevens has explained in a public statement why recent comments by Laura during a panel at the Sydney Writers Festival would not have met our Editorial Standards if they had been made on an ABC platform. He has reminded Laura of her responsibilities to our Editorial Policies.

As 730 Chief Political Correspondent, Laura is required to ensure her comments, even at an external event, have sufficient context to support the statements made.

Contrary to some media reports, the issue Mr Stevens raised with her was not a response to Laura calling out racism in Australia. The issue was the public comments at the recent Sydney Writers festival did not provide the relevant context and explanation to support her analysis of the Opposition’s post-budget policy position on immigration.

In a separate statement, endorsed by Mr Stevens, Laura has provided the context that sits behind her analysis and our audiences are the better for it.

Mr Stevens’ leads the largest news team in the country. They do an outstanding job in keeping the country informed, engaged and able to understand the key issues that drive our national debate.

Australians expect the highest standards from our journalists because they need and demand information they can trust. Journalists like Laura and Justin come to work every day with this responsibility at the centre of everything they do.

And they do an excellent job. I am grateful for the professionalism and dedication they bring to their respective roles. Their hard work reflects their overall ambition to provide Australians with the news, context and analysis they need.

Australia is not unique in coming to terms with issues such as racism, the cost of living, or immigration. They are issues being debated around the world, as they should be.

A mature nation, regardless of political views, should be able to discuss such issues in a respectful and intelligent way. The ABC’s role, and the work of journalists like Laura, is to help facilitate those debates on our platforms.

Finally, Laura does not deserve the ferocity and frankly vicious attacks we have seen this week.

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ABC named official partner for 2024 NAIDOC Week

The National NAIDOC Committee and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are delighted to announce the ABC will once again be the home of National NAIDOC Week celebrations as the Official Broadcast and Education Partner.

National NAIDOC Week 2024 will be held across the country from July 7-14, with the theme this year of Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.

As the official Broadcast partner, the ABC will telecast the First Nations night of nights, the NAIDOC Awards live from Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Yerta from 7.30pm (AEST) on Saturday July 6. The awards will be hosted by Total Control star Rob Collins, 10 News First presenter Narelda Jacobs, and comedian Steph Tisdell. MTV and ARIA award-winning musician Jess Mauboy will headline the night’s entertainment.

The NAIDOC Awards recognise outstanding contributions made by Indigenous Australians to improve the lives of Indigenous people, promote Indigenous issues in the wider community and recognise First Nations excellence. The ceremony will also be streamed on ABC iview and simulcast on NITV.

Led by ABC Indigenous, the ABC will celebrate NAIDOC Week with special coverage across all platforms.

Aunty Lynette (Dr) Riley, Co-Chair, of the National NAIDOC Committee said: “For half a century, NAIDOC Week has been an opportunity to celebrate our achievements and stories in public forums and educate the wider community about the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We look forward to teaming up with the ABC once again to provide all Australians with access to an array of entertaining and thought-provoking media content and education materials.”

Steven Satour, Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee said: “National NAIDOC Week 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s theme will spark a celebration of the unyielding strength of our communities and create a platform to amplify our voices. That is why we are thrilled that the ABC is on board once again to deliver the NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and an exciting campaign of NAIDOC content into people’s homes across Australia.”

ABC Managing Director David Anderson said the ABC is honoured to return as the official partner of national NAIDOC celebrations in 2024.

“NAIDOC Week is a time of excitement, recognition and learning and a tremendous opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate and reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements,’’ he said.

“As the Official Broadcast and Education partner, we’re excited to work with the National NAIDOC committee to play a part in bringing important and inspiring Indigenous stories to audiences right around the country.”

In addition to the NAIDOC themed resource, teachers will have access to the range of resources from ABC Kids Listen, Behind the News and the education collection on ABC iview.

ABC’s Head of Indigenous, Kelrick Martin, said: “NAIDOC represents the very best of First Nations achievement, honoured by our own communities. We’re proud to be able to share the joy and glamour of the 2024 National NAIDOC Awards with all Australians live on ABC TV and provide schools and students with important resources to engage more deeply with these incredible stories of success.”

The ABC will release its full NAIDOC Week content schedule in coming weeks.

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From South Australian Film Corporation

State Budget 2024-25: SAFC welcomes State Government investment in the screen industry

The SAFC welcomes the State Government’s investment in the South Australian screen sector announced today (June 5) ahead of the official release of the 2024-25 State Budget.

ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund

$7.2 million over three years for the extension of the ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund.

Launched in 2023 this exciting screen production partnership between the SAFC and Australia’s national broadcaster is already delivering on its aim to provide a pipeline of quality Australian television production in South Australia, supporting 328 South Australian screen industry jobs* across six ABC productions completed or underway in the state since February 2023.

Productions supported by the fund so far include:

  • The second season of children’s puppet-based series Beep and Mort from SA’s Windmill Pictures, filmed at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios and now streaming on ABC iview;

  • Comedy series Gold Diggers from SA’s KOJO Studios, also streaming on ABC iview;

  • Children’s factual series Teenage Boss: Next Level, currently in production in the state with a team of South Australian screen creatives involved including Adelaide Studios based unscripted creative Colin Thrupp as co-executive producer; and

  • Glamorous 1960s drama Ladies in Black, filmed at Adelaide Studios and around Adelaide and set to premiere on ABC TV and iview on 16 June.

In just its first year the ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund has injected more than $21.8 million * into the state’s economy in spend across production and PDV (post-production, digital and visual effects) – supporting South Australian wages, and goods and services from local service companies and suppliers both within and outside the screen industry.

The partnership is also providing valuable opportunities for South Australian production companies to develop new television series for the ABC, as well as ongoing benefits for SA writers, directors and producers to gain prime time television credits.

As well as creating jobs for South Australian screen practitioners, the fund helps create pathways for training and skills development and generates employment in other sectors – for every four South Australian jobs created within the screen sector, another three jobs are supported elsewhere in the economy.

Launched in early 2023 as a three-year initiative, the new State Government investment will extend the fund – complemented by additional investment from the ABC and the Federal Government.

The SAFC welcomes the South Australian Government’s continued support of the screen sector, and supports its vision for a local industry that punches above its weight, tells Australian stories for cultural value, and delivers strong economic benefits for the state.

*Note: unaudited, subject to final acquittals.

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Wow, gaslighting much?

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ABC IDPwD 2024 Storyteller Scholarship winners announced

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The ABC’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2024 Storyteller Scholarship has been awarded to Dan Jacob and Madeleine Stewart.

The scholarship, in partnership with the Department of Social Services, promotes emerging content creators with a disability, helping to break down unnecessary barriers and challenge community perceptions.

Madeleine is a comedian and disability advocate who produced a video with Compass last year on marriage equality for people with disability, that amassed over one million views across all platforms.

A proud former Campbelltown resident in NSW who now lives in Marrickville, Madeleine said she is excited to continue working with Compass on content that makes people think and smile.

“I want to be that representation in the media that I never had. I love the ABC and how it gives a voice to people with disability. I want to represent people with disability on a broader scale.”

“I really felt loved, seen, understood and heard after I produced my video on marriage equality for IDPwD last year,” said Madeleine. “I’d like to keep exploring these difficult topics and continue to connect with the disability community to share their voices on a range of issues.” said Madeleine.

Dan said the scholarship would give him the opportunity to continue working on grassroots stories in his community.

For IDPwD last year, Dan produced a multi-platform story about the relocation of historic buildings saved from demolition by the Dulcot community in southern Tasmania, where he is from.

“I am a storyteller at heart and come from a long line of storytellers. I am an 8th generation Tassie native, and I have a lot of stories to tell and a lot of contacts.”

“I look forward to bringing my storytelling skills, contacts in the festival and events space, and knowledge and desire to cover music stories (especially stories on metal!) to my time at the ABC.”

Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth congratulated the winners, saying the partnership arrangement will help to build community awareness of people with disability.

“We know people get the best understanding of disability when they hear from people with lived experience, and this partnership gives voice to emerging content creators with disability,” said Minister Rishworth.

The Scholarship was open to content creators who had previously been engaged with the ABC through the IDPwD Content Commissioning Fund.

Justin Stevens, ABC Director of News, said he was looking forward to Dan and Madeleine continuing their journey with the ABC.

"Both winners produced exceptional content for last year’s International Day of People with Disability, which resonated with our audience.

“We look forward to Dan and Madeleine continuing to build on their skills and experience and produce impactful and distinctive content with the ABC.”

The two scholarship winners will work with various ABC teams over 10 weeks to develop their skills, produce content and gain employment experience.

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ABC Welcomes South Australian Government Decision To Extend Screen Partnership

ABC Managing Director, David Anderson today welcomed the decision by the South Australian Government to extend South Australia’s Content Pipeline Fund screen partnership between the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and the ABC.

The ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund is designed to strengthen the South Australian screen industry and deliver high-quality content to ABC TV and ABC iview.

The partnership has delivered excellent results both for the creative sector in South Australia and the ABC’s audiences with five ABC commissions since February 2023 enabling 332 jobs and $21.8 million direct investment in South Australia.

This includes funding season two of children’s show Beep and Mort and the highly-anticipated drama series Ladies in Black starring Debi Mazar and Miranda Otto.

​Mr Anderson thanked South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas who today announced a further $7.2 million in funding over three years.

​“The ABC has a proud history of partnering with the South Australian screen industry,” Mr Anderson said.

“We’re delighted to be extending our partnership with the South Australian Film Corporation, which boosts the screen sector in South Australia and in turn delivers world-class SA-based productions for the ABC.”

​“The partnership is creating a pipeline of work and security for South Australian businesses and practitioners and attracting interstate productions of scale with significant investment in South Australia. It is part of the ABC’s strategy to increase the proportion of ABC content produced outside of Sydney and Melbourne”.

Launched in early 2023 as a three-year initiative, the new State Government investment will extend the fund – complemented by investment from the ABC and the Federal Government.

Productions supported by the fund so far include:​

  • The second season of children’s puppet-based series Beep and Mort from SA’s Windmill Pictures, filmed at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios and now streaming on ABC iview;
  • Comedy series Gold Diggers from SA’s KOJO Studios, also streaming on ABC iview;
  • Children’s factual series Teenage Boss: Next Level, currently in production in the state with a team of South Australian screen creatives involved including Adelaide Studios based unscripted creative Colin Thrupp as co-executive producer; and
  • Glamorous 1960s drama Ladies in Black, filmed at Adelaide Studios and around Adelaide and set to premiere on ABC TV and iview on 16 June.

A study by Deloitte Access Economics found that the ABC’s screen production activity has a significant impact on Australian gross domestic product and employment, as well as additional social and cultural benefits. The total economic contribution of the ABC’s internally and externally commissioned productions over 2017-18 to 2019-20 was $744 million in value added to the Australian economy, resulting in 8,319 FTE roles.

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NAIDOC Committee, Culture is Life and ABC Education Launch Official Educational Resources for NAIDOC Week 2024

NAIDOC Committee, Culture is Life and ABC Education Launch Official Educational Resources for NAIDOC Week 2024

ABC Education is proud to announce that it has once again been chosen to partner with the NAIDOC committee to create official NAIDOC week Education Resources for this year’s theme: ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Loud, Blak and Proud.’

The resources were overseen by NAIDOC Committee, Co-Chair, Dr Lynette Riley, AO, and written by experienced educators from Culture is Life. The guide will assist all Australian teachers on how to meaningfully introduce the themes of this NAIDOC week to students and their school communities and can be discovered on the NAIDOC and ABC Education websites today.

According to the National NAIDOC Committee, ‘Keep the Fire Burning!’ is a nod to the vitality and endurance of culture, and a nod to connection with Country and community, while ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ represents an unapologetic celebration of identity.

The resources which are designed for Levels F-10 and are in line with the Australian Curriculum include discussions and activities for older students to learn about and honour the lives of the Elders and Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have blazed the way. They also provide guidance for early childhood and early primary educators to imagine a freedom of spirit and Country where possibilities to create space — through the imagination of children — can foster the strength of children.

There are two distinct needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education outlined in the Australian Curriculum: Firstly, that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are able to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum of each of the learning areas, can fully participate in the curriculum and can build their self-esteem and secondly, that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority is designed for all students to engage in reconciliation, respect and recognition of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.

The National NAIDOC Committee:

Quotes attributable to The National NAIDOC Committee:

**“**The National NAIDOC Committee is proud to announce the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Educational Resources, in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and First Nations educators at Culture is Life, an Aboriginal-led non-for-profit organisation.

As I reflect on this year’s theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’, I also reflect on my training as a teacher and feeling unprepared as an Aboriginal teacher — in understanding the issues and how to incorporate awareness of Aboriginal culture and needs, in a society that, at the time, only wanted us to assimilate. I also remember my grandfather from Moree, Reuben (Ben) Wright telling me, whilst I was at teachers’ college, to never forget who I was as an Aboriginal person, who my people were, to be proud of my people and to fight for us through education. As educators it is our responsibility to ensure all sides of history are taught and that all our students are reflected in what is taught. The NAIDOC theme this year helps us to reflect on what this means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • Aunty Lynette Riley (AO)

Quotes attributable to Culture Is Life

"‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’ is a great opportunity to honour the history of NAIDOC and 50 years since the committee became Aboriginal led.

Culture is Life are proud to again partner with the National NAIDOC Committee and the ABC to develop the Official National NAIDOC Resources for 2024!

Written by all Aboriginal educators, I feel proud to work with Aunty Stephanie Armstrong (Gamilaraay/Bigambul), Jasmine Miller (Wirangu/Kokatha) and Arkeria Armstrong (Gamilaraay/Bigambul). The stories and activities reflect this year’s theme, and the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples…. And there are so many more!

These resources, and all the incredible First Nations led resources that exist today, have a life long after NAIDOC. So, keep the fire burning and be proud to be connected to the oldest living culture in the world!"

- Thara Brown, Education Manager

Quotes Attributable to ABC:

“NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements and deepen the understanding of our culture and history. A big part of this is connecting with young Australians and learning about First Nations stories and history in the classroom. This year’s theme, Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud, celebrates the enduring strength of First Nations culture and offers teachers a chance to explore various topics, perspectives and experiences with students. We’re proud to encourage our youngest Australians to engage with the world’s oldest continuing culture.”

-Kelrick Martin, ABC Head of Indigenous

"As the official media partner for NAIDOC Week 2024, we are delighted to have been asked by Committee Co-Chair, Dr Lynette Riley AO to support the creation of the NAIDOC education resources under her supervision.

The ABC has drawn once again on the expert educators from Culture is Life, an Aboriginal-led, not-for-profit organisation that focuses on strengthening cultural ties of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

I would like to thank everyone at Culture is Life for the invaluable work they have undertaken to produce resources that reflect this year’s theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud."

- David Anderson, ABC Managing Director

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ABC chair Kim Williams delivered the Redmond Barry Lecture at the State Library of Victoria tonight.

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“Despite the best efforts of many in recent decades, it seems to me that the digital world has caused a fragmentation and dislocation of effort at the ABC that is failing to deliver what we need,” he said.

“It has altered the personality, chemistry and character of our national debates in sometimes, indeed often, negative ways. It is time for refreshed purpose.”

Williams said the ABC should replace this fragmentation and dislocation with “a common sense of purpose and a coherent sense of what sort of organisation we want to be”.

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Radio National breakfast host Patricia Karvelas did a live studio interview with Kim Williams this morning.