News and Events
Catch up on the latest Education News, and read about upcoming professional learning opportunities for teachers and eLearning events for students.
Latest Education News
Our Top Picks for K-2 Classrooms
Selecting suitable television programs for our youngest viewers can be a tricky business. Quality content for this age group models social and emotional skills that young children need to thrive, such as taking turns, communication, compassion and problem-solving.
Getting to Know You: Identity Resources from the ACTF
With the start of the school year, many classroom teachers are seeking resources that explore personal and group identities. We have compiled a list of our top picks for identity units.
DisRupted Films Explore Life with a Disability
Three fictional short films about children living with disabilities are now available to download from the ACTF Education Shop.
Creating an Inclusive Classroom in 2020
Term One is underway, and summer holidays are almost a distant memory. It's suddenly that time of the year again: teachers around the country are meeting their new students, and working hard to establish shared values and expectations for classroom behaviours. If you are looking for short-form content to help foster an inclusive environment, look no further than the ACTF Education shop.
The Inbestigators Cast Q&A Webinar – YouTube Video Now Available
Inquisitive primary students from all over Australia had the chance to interview cast members from The Inbestigators.
Embark on a TV-Inspired Adventure These School Holidays
Become a TV tourist during the summer break with this list of activities designed to immerse you in Australian film and TV culture.
Coming to the ACTF in 2020: New Content and Resources
The new year is fast approaching, and with it comes an exciting slate of new release children’s content and accompanying support materials for the classroom.
DisRupted: Short Films about Disability Coming to ABC ME
Three new fictional short films will share the experience of being a young person with a disability in Australia.
New to the ACTF Shop: The Unlisted and The Inbestigators S2
The latest additions to the ACTF Shop include a sci-fi / thriller series about a global conspiracy, and a comedy / drama that has been described as ‘Little Lunch meets Sherlock Holmes’.
Hardball Wins 2019 SAE ATOM Award
Hardball continued its award-winning run by taking out the 2019 SAE ATOM Award in the ‘Best Children’s Television Program’ category.
2019 Little Lunch App Competition: Winners Announced
The ACTF received a record number of entries to this year’s Little Lunch App Competition. We were very fortunate to have the talented Heidi Arena (A.K.A Mrs. Gonsha) judge these creative student films.
Curious Kids Quiz Inbestigators Cast in Live Q&A
ACTF virtual learning events enable students to connect with media industry professionals, regardless of their school’s location. In our latest event, inquisitive primary students from all over Australia had the chance to interview The Inbestigators.