Children all over Australia are not being educated on subjects that are considered ‘taboo’ like gender, sexuality, and periods.
To tackle this issue, ‘Wren!’ is a TV show for primary-school kids which teaches taboo subjects in an engaging way that is age appropriate and understandable. ‘Wren’ is ‘Accessible Awkward Education’ for young people and provides a safe, simple, and reliable source of information for children. The show hopes to explore gender, sexuality, identity, relationships, friendships, and the experiences of growing up in an entertaining and fun format. Through a focus on inclusivity and diversity, the TV show aims to create a supportive environment for people in the LGBTQIA+ community through the representation of issues missing from mainstream television and school curricula.
To trial their idea, the team plans to launch a picture book which explores the same concepts and can be read to and by young children in primary schools.
