ABC kids confronts the future they will live in

By asking children and their families what they want, the ABC is discovering it could look more like social media than a broadcaster.
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Image: Angelika does a curtsey with friends on ABC ME 

[This is an expanded version of the article published by email, based on discussion it provoked.] 

With a flourish and a drumroll, the ABC has just rebranded its venerable ABC3 digital channel for kids, and turned it into ABC ME. That is a huge moment for Auntie, which extends far beyond the marketing department. 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.