What is Second Life?
Second Life is a 3D virtual environment. Within the computer-rendered world, users can create their own identity (known as an 'avatar') and interact with others in a lifelike social space. It is not a game as there is no objective. It is a space for creating, socialising, dancing, flying or simply exploring. A number of commercial, government and educational organisations are setting up a presence in Second Life - including the ABC with its trial virtual ABC Island.
* This external link will 'teleport' you directly to the ABC Island, provided you have joined Second Life and installed the free software. If not, you will be prompted to do so. Please also note that a broadband Internet connection is required.
Experience ABC Island
What can you do on ABC Island?
ABC Island in Second Life is a dynamic and distinctively Australian destination providing visitors with opportunities to design, create and showcase objects, discover a hidden underground music club, listen to Indigenous stories, wander round an environmentally friendly eco house, experience ABC audio and video in a social environment and attend live screenings and concerts. Join ABC Friends to keep up to date with ABC Island events.
- Visit our What's On section to view a listing of all the content on the ABC Island.
- Go to Help/FAQs for more information on how to get started in Second Life and find ABC Island
Melbourne Laneways
Virtual Melbourne
Explore this exciting 3D online space based on the laneways in the
centre of Melbourne. This project captures the quintessential characteristics
of Melbourne, the hidden cafes, the distinctive graffiti and iconic
Federation Square while offering a new interactive and virtual experience.
To see what it's all about, check out this video which shows how the Melbourne Laneways was built. (4.3Mb)
Visit
Melbourne Laneways on ABC Island
* This external link will 'teleport' you directly to the ABC Island,
provided you have joined Second Life and installed the free software.
If not, you will be prompted to do so. Please also note that a broadband
Internet connection is required.
