The My Place television series, based on the classic picture book by Nadia Wheatley and Donna Rawlins, is a ‘time machine’ which takes audiences back into the past. It depicts the history of one Australian community through the eyes of the diverse children who lived there, highlighting the ways that First Nations people and immigrants from many countries have shaped our national story. 

Drawing on this theme of diversity, the 2021 My Place Competition prompts students to reflect on and celebrate the diversity in their own communities. In 2021, we are asking Australian children: tell us about your place.

Jointly presented by ABC Education and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, the 2021 My Place Competition is open to primary students in Years 3 – 6 and special education students of all ages. Participants are invited to submit a creative written response via the competition page between 16 August – 17 September 2021, with the following word limits applying:

Year 3 and 4 – Up to 500 words

Year 5 and 6 – Up to 750 words

Special Education – No word limit

Further details can be found on the competition page. Follow ABC Education and the ACTF to stay up to date! 

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