16 Apr 2026

Making space for wonder: using Moonfish with Year 7s in the library

Karys McEwen

Inspired by Shaun Tan’s extraordinary storytelling worlds, the ACTF's resource - centred around the new television series - gives teachers flexible, curriculum-aligned ways to explore visual storytelling, critical thinking, creativity and emotional literacy.

How Screen Stories Bring Civics and Citizenship to Life

Civics and citizenship education helps young people understand how our democracy works, what it means to participate in community life, and how everyday actions connect to fairness, rights and responsibilities. Children’s television is full of moments that capture the essence of civic life and help students see civics as something they live every day.

Dr Keith Heggart
20 Mar 2026

Takeaways from Tropfest Rough Cut: a filmmaker’s take

I made my first short film when I was 12 years old. Shot on my brother’s friend’s iPad and edited on iMovie, it was about a young girl in a dystopian...

Kaede Miyamura
02 Mar 2026

3 shows to help your child prepare for school

Starting school is a big step for children and their families. Quality children’s screen content can help to make this change easier, introducing preschoolers to classroom routines and examples of friendships and problem solving in ways that reflect real-life school experiences.

Emma Field and Bridget Hanna
11 Dec 2025

Five Australian kids’ TV episodes to spook your students with this Halloween

Halloween is nearly upon us, and we’ve rounded up five of our spookiest episodes for your class.

Will Hall
01 Oct 2025

Inspired and connected: takeaways from the third annual Australian Children's Content Summit

The Australian children’s screen sector came together on Gumbaynggirr country in Coffs Harbour last week for the 3rd Australian Children’s Content Summit (ACCS), presented by SLR Productions.

ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland
04 Sep 2025

A teenager’s week working at the Australian Children’s Television Foundation

I’m Eliza, a 15-year-old high school student. I've just completed work experience at the ACTF. It was really refreshing spending a week with a group of people who are genuinely dedicated to making quality media for kids which represents the diversity and identity of Australian children.

Eliza Haslem
14 Aug 2025