But since then attitudes towards same-sex parents and gay marriage have changed in Australia, allowing Play School more freedom to showcase diverse family groups. In 2004 the show first featured a girl with lesbian mothers, which caused public outcry and debate in Australian parliament. This wouldn’t be the first time the children’s show welcomed a family with same-sex parents. All of these factors are common aspects that promote a sense of belonging for a child regardless of family type.” We will look at how they care for one another and share experiences, roles and responsibilities. In these stories, we explore the relationships and bonds of a family. The idea is to reflect current Australian society by showing a range of family structures and backgrounds. “We’re really excited about the "My Family, Your Family" segments. In an interview with Guardian Australia, executive producer Jan Stradling expressed her excitement about the new families that will be featured during the segment: One of the families the television shows wants to include is a family comprised of two gay fathers. Producers of the show are now scouting for five to seven-year-olds for the “through the windows” segment of the show, which will examine different types of families in Australian society. Now in its 50th year, ABC TV’s Play School is the longest-running children’s television show in Australia.