Screen Australia Website

Screen Australia’s previous website had become difficult to navigate, inaccessible for many users, and increasingly complex to manage, with over 4,000 pages and fragmented content structures. Users struggled to find critical information, particularly funding, often relying on external search engines.The challenge was to simplify a highly complex content ecosystem while meeting strict government accessibility standards, supporting diverse audiences, and aligning with a concurrent organisational rebrand. At the same time, inefficient internal workflows and multiple data integrations created operational challenges that needed to be resolved alongside the user experience.

The solution reimagines the website as a user-driven platform designed to reduce cognitive load and remove barriers to access. A streamlined information architecture, intuitive navigation and clear content pathways simplify complex information, enabling users to quickly understand and act.A dynamic Funding Finder allows users to explore opportunities through guided filters, while advanced search supports misspellings, partial matches and varied terminology. Weighted ranking and “Did you mean” suggestions ensure relevant results are surfaced quickly, accommodating real-world user behaviour and reducing reliance on prior knowledge.Accessibility was embedded from the outset, ensuring WCAG compliance across devices.

The redesigned platform significantly improves access to Screen Australia’s services, enabling faster discovery of funding, insights and content while reducing cognitive load for users.Accessibility has been dramatically improved, with indicative WCAG compliance increasing from 27% to 97%. Performance has also been optimised, achieving 100% scores across tested pages, with near-instant load times (LCP ~0.2s) and zero layout shift. These improvements reduce barriers to access, enabling users to confidently navigate and act. Internally, streamlined workflows improve efficiency and responsiveness, while the platform strengthens Screen Australia’s role as an accessible hub for the national screen industry.

Funding Finder: A centralised, filter-driven interface that transforms how users discover funding opportunities, enabling tailored exploration based on category, type and relevance.Enhanced Search (Intelligent & Fuzzy Logic): Supports misspellings, partial matches and varied terminology, using weighted ranking and refined indexing to prioritise relevant results. Includes “Did you mean” suggestions to improve accuracy and reduce user friction.Re-architected Information Architecture: Simplifies over 4,000 pages into intuitive navigation pathways, improving clarity, hierarchy and content discoverability.Screen Guide Experience: A structured, visually engaging catalogue of Australian productions, balancing exploration with efficient browsing.Accessibility-First Design: WCAG-compliant from inception, ensuring equitable access across devices and user abilities.Accessibility Transformation: Improved indicative WCAG compliance from 27% to 97%, significantly reducing barriers and enabling equitable access for users with diverse needs.Modular Design System: A consistent set of reusable components supporting scalability, maintainability and design coherence.Workflow & CMS Transformation: Streamlined content management processes and an intuitive WordPress CMS empower internal teams to efficiently manage and update content without technical reliance.