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Kids’ Shows to Stream in the Final Weeks of School
Dec 07, 2020
Kids’ Shows to Stream in the Final Weeks of School

Whether you’re looking for old favourites, seasonal viewing or to discover a new gem, ABC iview is currently streaming children’s series that you’ll love as much as your students do.

 

DisRupted series


This series features three short children’s films that were commissioned to premiere on the 2019 International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). This day is held annually to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions. Rocky & Me, And Then Something Changed, and The Legend of Burnout Barry are available to stream now.

 

Little Lunch


Find all 26 episodes of this classroom favourite on ABC iview now. With our free Little Lunch App, students could try making their own episode after viewing.

 

Little Lunch: The Nightmare Before Graduation


In this 25-minute special, Mrs Gonsha's class is graduating from Grade 6 and everyone is excited about going to high school. But when they uncover the explosive news that Rory is unable to graduate with them, no one is eager to leave school anymore.

Teachers, we double dare you to watch this one without crying!

 

MY:24

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In MY:24, young Australians reflect on the 24-hours that changed their lives - expressed in their own words and using their own images. Select episodes of this factual entertainment series are available to stream now. Upper primary and secondary students could also document their own MY:24 moments with our free app.

 

Thalu


ICYMI, the engrossing live-action series Thalu was released earlier this year. Filmed in the spectacular landscape of WA’s Pilbara region, it shows a group of children undertaking a quest to reach the ‘Thalu’, a place of great power. They are attempting to stop a huge dust cloud - and the Takers that lurk within it - before it destroys everything in its path. Along the way, they encounter friends and foe alike as they search for eight sacred stones and a special key that will unlock the power of the Thalu and, they hope, stop the Takers in their tracks.

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December 7th 2020

Thalu Composers Win APRA AMCOS Screen Music Award

Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan have received the ‘Best Music for Children’s Television’ prize at this year’s APRA AMCOS Screen Music Awards for Episode 5 of children’s adventure-drama series Thalu.
November 27th 2020

Nominees Announced for 2021 Kidscreen Awards

Australian children’s series First Day, The Unlisted, Bluey and The Strange Chores have been nominated for 2021 Kidscreen Awards.
November 27th 2020

Who Got Funded by the ACTF in a Bumper Year for the Development of Australian Children’s Television?

The ACTF has received a record number of applications for development support in 2020 and committed over $500,000 across the year, to support the development of film and television projects which aim to engage, stimulate and entertain Australian children.
November 25th 2020

Register Now for the ACTF's Funding Webinar

On 30 September 2020 the Minister of Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher announced that the Commonwealth Government would be providing the Australian Children’s Television Foundation with $20 million over 2 years from 1 July 2021 to boost the development, production and distribution of high-quality Australian children’s content. Join us for a live webinar presentation on the 10th December 2020 to find out how the funding will be applied and to meet the ACTF team. ...