In this two-part special, Compass examines the Salvation Army in Australia, a trusted church-charity engulfed by allegations of sexual abuse in its former children's homes.
Geraldine Doogue goes on a personal quest to understand more about the Jewish roots of her Christian faith.
Aboriginal community leader Lois Cook’s exploration of her great grandfather Bubba Jack Cook’s story reveals the history of indigenous massacres on the NSW North Coast.
In this Compass special, Geraldine Doogue and her guests explore the Indigenous mythology underpinning the groundbreaking new ABC drama Cleverman.
Stan Savige fought at Gallipoli, then commanded the operation that saved 50,000 Assyrian refugee
A massive influx of devout Lutheran refugees from Africa to a church in country Victoria has increased the congregation from 20 to 200 causing chaos, but also bringing much fun, friendship and love
For the first time, a series examines the work of dedicated Prison Chaplains who provide much needed pastoral and spiritual care to more than 30,000 men and women locked up in Australian prisons.
Many would argue that few have contributed more to our thinking about ourselves than David Williamson.
Living English is an English language learning series designed for language learners at a beginner, or near beginner level, through to an intermediate level.
Reading Writing Roadshow is an educational series for adults with reading and writing difficulties. It is a magazine style program with drama, comedy and documentary elements.
Presented by John Clarke. For the first time here is a documentary that looks at how and why we speak the way we do.
What is life really like in Australia? How to do people think, interact, communicate, eat, work, play and relax?
'English - Have a Go' is an educational series for people with English as a second language. It is a magazine style program with drama, pronunciation and documentary elements.
A dramatised series produced in 1990 to mark International Literacy Year (ILY). Twelve stories highlight the issues surrounding Australian adults with reading, writing and numeracy problems.
In Felicity's Mental Mission, comedian Felicity Ward takes up the challenge of breaking down the stigma around mental health.
This 1992 documentary profiles the influential environmental writer and poet Eric Rolls, whose books include 'They All Ran Wild', an account of the destructive species introduced into Aus
2012 marks the 45 year anniversary of a crucial moment of national decision - the 1967 Referendum.
The apology in Federal Parliament to the Stolen Generations of Australia, by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was a defining moment in the nation's history.
These documentaries use a variety of primary sources to investigate issues in Australia's past.
On Sunday June 10 1838 at Myall Creek in Northern NSW, 28 Aborigines, men, women and children of the Wirrayaraay people were killed by a mob of white stockmen.
