Insights from the inaugural Australian Media Literacy Summit
Hosted by the Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) with support from Meta Australia, this professional learning conference sought to build a network of advocates for lifelong media literacy education in our nation's schools and community spaces.
Beyond 'the talk': How television can play a role in school-based relationships and sexuality education
In a recent national survey of 2,500 Australian parents, Curtin University researchers found that parents from a range of political and religious backgrounds want sex education taught in schools. Age-appropriate representations in children's television can play a role in kickstarting these conversations.
South Australian teachers, register now for DreamBIG workshops
Develop your students' understandings of storytelling on screen at our free onsite workshops for primary and secondary schools in Adelaide next month.
First Day success story continues with another award nomination
The second series of the live action children's drama First Day has been nominated for a prestigious Banff Rockies Award.
Second series of 100% Wolf to premiere next month
Australia's favourite were-poodle is back, with 100% Wolf: The Book of Hath to premiere on Monday 1 May on ABC ME and iview.
How screen content can support children struggling with school attendance
Mirroring trends in other countries, a growing number of Australian children are struggling to attend school. But bringing school into children's homes in the form of entertainment could help.
Important news for producers: new child employment license system in Victoria
From 1 July 2023, a new child employment licensing system will replace the existing permit system for the employment of children in the entertainment industry in Victoria.
Top 5 education resources for Term 1
We've rounded up the five most viewed ACTF support materials so far this term. Could these popular teaching resources be used in your classroom in Term 2?
Available now: Barrumbi Kids
Recommended for students in Years 3 to 6, this 10-part series addresses curriculum content for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, English, HASS, Intercultural Capability and Media Arts.
Examine storytelling, audience and purpose with this new ACTF resource
Why and how do we share stories about our world on screen? What story would you like to share – and how will you tell it? The 'Our World on Screen' resource supports primary students in exploring and responding to these questions.