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Partner Organisations
The project involves collaboration with four partner organisations. These organisations collectively reach and engage millions of Australians every week through physical spaces (such as museums and libraries), broadcast media, and online media, tools, and resources.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Education)
As the education unit within Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC Education is responsible for leading the implementation of Media Literacy Week in Australia, as well as providing high-quality educational content for use at home and in classrooms. This includes more than 60 media literacy learning resources for teenagers. In 2021, ABC audience research revealed ABC content reached 68% of Australians in a single week across television, radio, and online.
Annabel Astbury is the Head of Education at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which is one of Australia's public broadcasters. Her team has been committed to producing high quality media literacy content since 2017 when it brought Media Literacy Week to Australia. She is former Co-Chair of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA).
Australian Libraries and Information Association (ALIA)
ALIA is the peak body for library and information services in Australia. ALIA members are committed to supporting literacy in the community, including media literacy. Australia’s public libraries provide online and in-person training and support through a number of programs, including those designed to meet the needs of refugees, new migrants, and individuals with disability. Across 2022-2023 public libraries welcomed almost 79 million in person visits and 70 million digital visits across 1,714 library outlets.
Trish Hepworth is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of libraries. As Deputy CEO of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Trish leads the Association’s work across policy, advocacy, research, education and professional matters. Prior to ALIA Trish has held executive positions across charitable, government and corporate organisations in Australia and internationally, specialising in legal and policy reform.
Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD)
The Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House is a modern museum located inside a heritage-listed building that was once home to Australia’s national parliament. We encourage our visitors and the broader Australian community to engage with and participate in our democracy through exhibitions, events and education programs. In recent years, MoAD has undertaken a major refresh of its exhibition spaces including the addition of Democracy DNA, Blueprint, Changemaker and Truth, Power and a Free Press. The MoAD Learning team welcomes 85,000 students and teachers annually to participate in their high-quality onsite programs, as well as connecting with over 45,000 students nationally via their digital experiences.
Dr Stephanie Smith is a dedicated advocate for education and learning, with a particular focus on play-based learning, student voice, learner agency, and media literacy. In her role as the Learning Manager at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD), Steph is committed to fostering an innovative and student-centric approach to education. She leads a dynamic team of educators in the creation and implementation of engaging programs, resources, and professional development aimed at supporting students and teachers nationally. She has a particular focus on empowering young people to be active participants in our democracy, as well as supporting the development of their critical thinking skills. Steph aims to nurture the next generation's leadership potential, foster solution-based thinking, and cultivate robust media literacy skills.
National Film & Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s national audiovisual cultural institution. NFSA learning programs build vital media literacy skills for today’s digital world. In 2023, the NFSA engaged with more than 11,000 teachers and students through structured media literacy activities.
Patrick McIntyre is CEO of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. His leadership roles in the Australian cultural sector include Executive Director of Sydney Theatre Company, Associate Executive Director of The Australian Ballet and General Manager of Sydney Film Festival, as well as marketing and business development positions for Sydney Opera House and Sydney Dance Company. Patrick was on the board of industry peak body Live Performance Australia, chaired community publishing non-profit Streetwize Communications, and has contributed to advisory boards including the CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney, Deakin University’s arts management program, the Centre for Media History at Macquarie University, and the NSW State Creative Industries Task Force. He has presented on arts and culture at conferences around the world and worked extensively as a freelance entertainment journalist.
Alyssa Coursey is the Manager of Learning and Media Literacy at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Having spent 12 years as a teacher and school leader in NSW public schools, Alyssa utilises her classroom experience to design learning programs that inform, inspire, and empower the next generation of critical thinkers and media-savvy citizens. She also represents the NFSA as a member of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance, working to establish national media literacy strategies and promote the field nationally.
