When Strange Things Happen by Felix Colgrave
The ACTF invited six artists to create a new work based around their relationship with Australian kids' TV. Here, Felix Colgrave discusses how children's television impacted his childhood and inspired his work, When Strange Things Happen.
Crazy Fun Park to kick off an exciting year in Australian kids' TV
The new year is set to start with a bang in Australian children's television, with the much-anticipated horror-comedy series Crazy Fun Park to premiere on January 1, 2023.
The Kaboodle Room in My Mind by David Booth
... The ACTF invited six artists to create a new work based around their relationship with Australian kids' TV. Here, David Booth discusses how children's television shaped his childhood and inspired his work, 'The Kaboodle Room in My Mind'. ...
Artists celebrate Australian children's television
Explore how Australian artists are influenced by childhood TV through nostalgic fan art of iconic shows. Don't miss these creations!
Janet Holmes √° Court steps down
After an incredible 36 years as Chair and 39 as a Board member, Janet Holmes á Court has retired from the Board of the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
Explore the Top End with Barrumbi Kids
The live-action children's series Barrumbi Kids, based on the popular book series by Leonie Norrington, is now available on National Indigenous Television (NITV) and SBS On Demand.
New release: Media representations resource
Year 5 and 6 teachers, our latest resource builds students' media literacy knowledge and skills by examining how and why representations of people, places and ideas are constructed for television.
Screen stories to support school transitions
With the end of the school year fast approaching, many teachers are seeking resources that help students process the transition to a new year level or school. These ACTF-supported titles will help students learn about the new environments, relationships, routines and expectations of their next step in schooling.
Announcing the 2022 My Place Competition winners
Presented by the ACTF, Reading Australia and ABC Education, the 2022 My Place Competition asked Year 1-8 students to write about change and continuity in their own communities. After careful consideration, our team of judges has selected this year's winners.
In 2023, teach across the curriculum with ACTF resources
Are you looking to incorporate engaging screen content in your teaching next year? The ACTF's breadth of content and resources caters for many learning areas and year levels. Get started with the following suggestions for primary and secondary classrooms.