Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup that is the Australian Film Classification System
The ACTF has responded to the Review of the National Classification System.
From the Fans: Why Nowhere Boys is the PERFECT Childhood TV Show
The shows we watched as kids leave their mark and define us, and when we re-visit them years later, we sometimes discover extra layers. YouTuber Tristan Mildenhall explains what Nowhere Boys meant to him and his friends growing up.
Starting School: Kids’ TV to Ease First Day Jitters
For school starters and their families, there is a range of quality Australian programming which explores the environment, routines and expectations of primary school.
Set a Watching Brief
Don't have a back-to-school fight over screen time, instead make a family media plan, writes Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg.
Why Little J and Big Cuz’s Cartoon Characters Feel ‘Real’
Director Tony Thorne shows how he brings Little J and Big Cuz to life and shares the importance of creating relatable characters for kids.
ACTF Education: A Year in Review
2019 was another great year for diverse new ACTF content, curriculum resources, professional development, student webinars and school participation in ACTF events.
Having ‘The Talk’: Kids’ TV Can Start the Conversation
With young people having unprecedented access to inappropriate content, children’s television is well-placed to contribute to the sex ed conversation.