Media literacy Is the ability to critically engage with media in all aspects of life. It is a critical form of lifelong literacy that is essential for full participation in society.
Media literacy is the ability to critically engage with media in all aspects of life.
The Australian Media Literacy Alliance is an unincorporated group of organisations whose objectives in the area of media literacy are closely aligned. The members are:
The Australian Media Literacy Summit is FREE professional development conference in Sydney and online for those who are passionate about supporting lifelong media literacy education
Celebrate Media Literacy Week in Australia: October 24-31 2022 The Australian Media Literacy Alliance is proud to be participating in the eleventh Global Media and Information
The updated and approved Australian Curriculum was released and launched with a new website to support teachers and parents. Endorsed by state and territory education
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Find out about the latest Media Literacy research published by AMLA core members.
Libraries and Media Literacy Education
In 2023 the Australian Library and Information Association collaborated with researchers from the University of Canberra to conduct a national study of the media literacy needs and perceptions of libraries and information services (LIS) professionals.
Towards a National Media Literacy Strategy
Australian Media Literacy Alliance developed this to outline a direction for the development of a national strategy for Media Literacy in Australia.
Adult Media Literacy Australia: Attitudes Experiences & Needs
In 2020 we implemented Australia’s first nationally representative survey on media literacy. The survey was designed with input from diverse voices in the media literacy field including researchers, media producers, policymakers, government agencies, educators and public cultural institutions.
