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Celebrating stories, strengthening communities
DocAccess is a free national resource featuring 85+ documentaries. It was created by Documentary Australia to help communities and organisations easily book and host impactful screening events.
The Issue
Documentary screenings bring people together around the issues that shape our lives, sparking connection,
dialogue, and action. Yet in today’s fragmented and crowded content landscape, it is increasingly difficult for
audiences and communities to discover and access high-quality independent Australian documentaries. Despite the importance of sharing authentic, locally relevant stories, there is little knowledge or pathways for
communities to find and see these films. As a result, powerful documentaries – and the conversations they
provoke – are not reaching the audiences who need to see them most.
Our Solution
DocAccess offers:
- Curated playlists across themes such as Indigenous stories, Environment, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Human
Rights, Health & Wellbeing, The Arts, Women & Girls, and Youth & Education - Ready-to-use templates, promotional assets, and detailed guidance to help communities and organisations
host successful and impactful screenings with ease - A pathway for users to connect directly with film teams, to simplify the process of booking documentary
screenings for public events
We invite you to register to discover DocAccess, browse the resources, and explore the curated playlists.
Our Impact
- Growing national awareness and uptake among communities and organisations
- Increasing the visibility and accessibility of Documentary Australia-supported films
- Expanding audiences through regular and diverse community screenings Australia-wide
- Building the capacity of communities to use documentaries as tools for social connection, conversation,
and positive social change
"Documentary films are conversation starters – they create a space where people can come together, reflect, and respond."
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE
Lisa Kanani | Impact Director
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Dr Mitzi Goldman | CEO
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Help make a difference with documentary
Documentary Australia is a unique not-for-profit that ensures important stories are told, seen and achieve social impact outcomes. Find out how to join our community for powerful change below:
We support documentaries that inspire change across a broad range of issues
Our Programs
Environmental Accelerator
ENVIRONMENT
Documentary Australia is committed to increasing engagement with environmental issues and empowering action to protect the planet, using documentary storytelling as a tool to create change. Launched in November 2022, the Environmental Accelerator amplifies the impact of up to 10 documentary projects over three years to increase awareness and motivating action for the environment.
SheDoc
WOMEN + GIRLS
In 2024 SheDoc elevated the careers of six female-identifying filmmakers, particularly in key creative roles under-represented by women. Our vision is to provide talented women with resources and support for their professional development in order to help elevate issues relating to women and girls with an emphasis on gender-equity in documentary storytelling.
Impact Producer Program
Documentary Australia launched the Impact Producer Program in 2023 – a new ten-month professional development program that aims to train the next generation of Impact Producers. This program is the first of its kind in Australia, developed in response to the increasingly unmet demand for experienced professionals to undertake this role.
Centralised Indigenous Fellowship
Launched in 2019, the Centralised Indigenous Fellowship aims to create a bespoke career development program for First Nations documentary filmmakers to increase their skills and knowldge and share their stories. This enables a the career advancement of a new generation of Aboriginal screen storytellers and encourages generations that come after them.
We use stories to incite action and create impact on
vital social issues
Annual Impact Report 2024-2025
In FY24-25, Documentary Australia continued its unwavering commitment to leveraging the power of storytelling for social change.
At a time when trust has been eroded and the truth can't always be relied on in mainstream or social media, documentary storytelling is becoming more important than ever. Through a combination of impactful documentaries, strategic partnerships and dedicated donor support, we have made significant strides in advancing our mission.
Our dedicated community of donors play a pivotal role in our success. Your generous support enables us to bring powerful stories to life and to create real impact on the issues that matter most.