Engaging Kids' Content to Build Science Understandings
National Science Week is Australia's annual celebration of science and technology. From 15 – 23 August this year, events around the country will encourage young people and the general public to be fascinated by the world we live in.
What's On TV? Monday 17 August – Sunday 23 August
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Explore Children's Books with this New Database
Teachers, we know you love Australian stories. With this recently launched database, curated by the lovely team at the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature, you can discover over 300 books by and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to share with your students.
ACTF Digital Downloads: Our Top 10 Education Titles
Over the past 18 months, the ACTF completed the digitisation of our rich library of children's series and films, making all titles available to schools as digital downloads. When reviewing the most downloaded education titles over the past year, we found a surprising mix of older and new content.
Why Do Teachers Love Australian Kids' TV?
Having read hundreds of submissions to the ‘Supporting Australian Stories' review of our screen sector, ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland noted the considerable support shown by educators for local children's content.
Your Chance to Interview The Unlisted Cast and Creator
On Thursday 27 August, the ACTF will host a live Q&A webinar with Justine Flynn (creator of The Unlisted), and actors Miah Madden, Ved Rao, and Vrund Rao. What do you and your students want to know about this thrilling drama series?
What's On TV? Monday 3 August – Sunday 9 August
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Hardball Bounces into the UK
Australia's favourite handball team is heading to the UK, with the BBC acquiring UK rights to the award-winning comedy series Hardball for screening on its children's channel CBBC.
Thalu's Soundtrack Released Worldwide
The original television soundtrack composed by Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan, including the Thalu theme song, is now available.
What's On TV? Monday 27 July – Sunday 2 August
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.