:''ABC Kids is the brand for children's programming on
ABC and
ABC2 , While the
ABC Kids Channel was a Digital TV channel in
Australia run by the
Australian Broadcasting Corporation .
is the name given to the
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 's children's programming. Its use began as a replacement for the previously aired "ABC for Kids" branding used on ABC TV and ABC Online in around the year 2000.
On March 7 2005, a new channel
ABC2 , launched, and allowed for ABC Kids' programming to be broadcasted for 13 hours a day across
ABC TV and
ABC2 .
Currently, ABC Kids offers a wide range of children's programing aimed at 4–6 year olds, and a smaller time in the day for 7–15 year olds. A related sub-brand,
Rollercoaster , covers programs aimed at 8–15 year olds and a related website and magazine.
ABC Kids runs non-stop for 13 hours on ABC TV and ABC2 on weekdays:
- 6am–10am ABC TV
- 10am–3pm ABC2
- 3pm–6pm ABC TV
- 6pm–7pm ABC2
On Saturdays:
(No children's programming on ABC TV on Saturdays)
On Sundays:
- 6.30am–9am ABC TV
- 2.30pm–4pm ABC2
