MUMBAI: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is all set to roll out its new channel ABC3, a kids-centric digital channel by Christmas.

The channel has also announced the programming line up that include shows such as After School Care, West Coast Kids and Dead Normal.

After School Care is a comedy pilot, whereas West Coast Kids and Dead Normal are 13-part comedy and drama series respectively.

The other shows that were revealed by the channel were Dance Academy, My Place and CJ the DJ. Channel will also feature news, sports and music.

The Federal Government will provide $67 million over three years to fund the channel.

ABC3, aimed at 6-to-15-year-olds, will telecast 15 hours of programming with special focus on children between eight to 12 years old.

Meanwhile, ABC2 will expand its service for pre-schoolers by 90 minutes a day, and ABC1‘s children‘s content will be highlights from the other two channels as well.