Our Top 5 Education Resources
Our latest numbers are in, showing the five most viewed ACTF support materials over the past month. Could these popular teaching resources be used in your classroom?
Get Ready to Play: It's Hardball Time!
Northern Pictures' first foray into live-action drama for the 7-11 audience – Hardball (13 x 24 min) - will premiere on the ABC Me App on April 1. Distributed internationally by the Australian Children's Television Foundation, Hardball is the brainchild of creators Guy Edmonds and Matt Zermes.
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Follow the ACTF on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with our latest news, relevant trending topics and industry-related insights on kids' TV in Australia and internationally.
Screenrights' Cultural Fund Open for Applications
Applications are now open for Screenrights' 2019 Cultural Fund, which supports new and exciting initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia and New Zealand.
What's On TV? Monday 25 March – Sunday 31 March
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Digital Workshops for Pre-Service Teachers
As part of our ongoing outreach to schools, teachers and pre-service teachers, ACTF Education recently presented a virtual workshop for pre-service secondary Arts Education teachers at the University of South Australia.
World Storytelling Day: 20 March 2019
A global celebration of the art of oral storytelling, World Storytelling Day encourages people to share stories and inspiration, and to learn from each other. Our recently updated MY:24 App is an ideal digital storytelling tool for students to explore on this day.
Register Now for our First Day Webinar
On Thursday 28 March at 12:00pm AEDT, upper primary and secondary students from around Australia are invited to participate in our live Q&A session with First Day writer and director Julie Kalceff, and Evie MacDonald, who plays the lead role of Hannah.
MY:24 App Update – Now Available to Download
Inspired by the documentary series MY:24 – in which young Australians share the events which changed their lives forever – our recently updated MY:24 App scaffolds students in making their own mini documentaries.
ACTF Sleeping Rough for Youth Homelessness
The ACTF will participate in the Melbourne City Mission's Sleep at the 'G event this May to support the 6,000 young Victorians experiencing homelessness each night.