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Explore Australian stories on screen with ACTF events and resources in 2024.

National Water Safety Day

National Water Safety Day

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All states and territories now back at school

All states and territories now back at school

June 12, 2020

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Author Webinar: Writing about Place and Time with Nadia Wheatley

Since its publication 33 years ago, My Place has been an unwavering favourite in Australian classrooms and homes. Teachers and students now have the unique opportunity to hear author Nadia Wheatley discuss her classic picture book, the importance of writing about our own communities, and how she gets her ideas for stories from the place where she lives.

Hosted by the ACTF and ALEA (Australian Literacy Educators’ Association), this Q&A webinar will engage all young writers, and inspire those entering the 2020 My Place Competition.

Places are limited for this event – register now.

Webinar Details

Date: Friday 12 June

Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm AEST

Year levels: Primary and secondary

Cost: Free

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Curated Collections

Themed ACTF content for your classroom

Living Things

Age Level: Suitable for Years 3-6

Study Areas: Study Areas: Media Arts, English, Science and Critical and Creative Thinking

Combining ocean science knowledge with imagination and creativity, this resource unpacks the pre-production process of designing and developing the entertaining characters and fantastical creatures from The Deep.

Living Things

First Nations Perspectives

Age Level: F-10

Study Areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

NAIDOC week is an opportunity to highlight First Nations perspectives in the classroom. In 2023, the NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. We acknowledge the continued achievements, contributions, and knowledges of Elders in our communities.

First Nations Perspectives

Belonging, Inclusion and Resilience:

Age Level: Middle Primary (4-5) Middle Years (5-9)

Study Areas: English Health and Physical Education Personal and Social Capability

Developed for Year 5 and 6 teachers and students, this resource details 10 lessons on teamwork and leadership. These can be delivered consecutively as a learning sequence or as standalone lessons.

Belonging, Inclusion and Resilience:

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