Today will see the ABC premiere a brave new drama series focussed on transgender issues in Australian Schools.
The start of high school is difficult for everyone but for 12-year-old transgender girl Hannah Bradford, it’s a chance to be her true self. Hannah not only has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, but find the courage to live as her most authentic self.
Hannah summons the courage to arrive at Hillview in her new girl’s school uniform and soon discovers that the first day of High School is difficult for everyone. It doesn’t take long for her to make friends, in particular Olivia, Natalie and Jasmine. Hannah grows in confidence and starts thriving at her new school. It’s then that Isabella, one of the bullies from Primary School, shows up at Hillview.
Hannah doesn’t know what to do. It takes all of her newfound confidence and strength to confront Isabella and, in doing so, she discovers Isabella has some problems of her own.
First Day is produced and filmed in South Australia. Principal development and production funding from Screen Australia. Financed with the assistance of the South Australian Film Corporation. Distributed by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. Developed and produced in association with the ABC.
