10 Dec 2019

ACTF Education: A Year in Review

Peter Maggs

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.

Janine Kelly
22 Oct 2019

It’s Time to Celebrate 12-Year Old Girls

This International Day of the Girl (and all the days in between), it’s important to encourage diverse voices in our media, and celebrate all young people who can make a difference in our world.

Lily Pavlovic
07 Oct 2019

Suzanne Ryan: Producer Profile

SLR Productions has announced the cast for its futuristic series, Space Nova. But what does it take to get to this point? Come behind the scenes to find out about the extraordinary three-year journey to develop and finance a children’s series.

ACTF
30 Sep 2019

Kids’ Sports Dramas Go Beyond the Scoreboard

Seeing new and diverse sporting stories, both in real life and on screen, can play an important role in encouraging young Aussies to follow their sporting dreams.

Lily Pavlovic
20 Sep 2019

Kids’ TV and EdTech: Bridging the Distance Divide

Our virtual learning experiences highlight the ACTF’s role in media, culture and education.

Janine Kelly
13 Sep 2019

The Inbestigators: Teaching Kids to Get Facts Right

In a world of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’, The Inbestigators models curiosity and critical thinking for kids.

Lily Pavlovic
03 Sep 2019