For Our Elders: celebrating NAIDOC Week through First Nations screen stories
At the ACTF, we champion First Nations stories. If you're looking for a way to celebrate NAIDOC Week with your family, these episodes provide a window into First Nations lives, culture and community.
MaveriX brings motocross to the classroom: 'They are connecting so deeply'
Learn how one Northern Territory school used children's drama series MaveriX in the classroom.
Register now for our Term 3 learning events
This term we are offering free virtual learning events and the My Place Competition for primary and secondary students.
Stan and ACTF catch the wind in the first Stan/ACTF original family film
The heartwarming tale of a young Aboriginal boy growing up in a regional Australian town has been selected as the first family film to be made under the Australian Children's Television Foundation/Stan Original Film Initiative, announced in 2021.
Michelle Lim Davidson appointed to the ACTF Board
The Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, has announced the appointment of Michelle Lim Davidson to the Board of the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
Feature interview with The PM's Daughter star Cassandra Helmot
The PM's Daughter is back for a second term, with Season 2 of the political comedy-drama premiering on ABC ME and iview this month. Lead actor Cassandra Helmot joined us at the 2023 ACTF Parliament House showcase where she told us the second season was just as much fun to film as it is to watch.
Children's television on the agenda at Australian Parliament House
Kids, cast members, politicians and screen industry professionals came together at Australian Parliament House this week to celebrate local children's content at a special event hosted by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) and Minister for the Arts Tony Burke.
Theme and dates announced for the 2023 My Place Competition
Pull out your planners: the My Place Competition returns in Term Three.
ACTF resources for Make Music Day
Bring music to your primary or secondary classroom on 21 June with these free teaching and learning resources.
New international children's content summit coming to Australia
Professionals from the local and international children's and family entertainment industry will come together this August for the inaugural Australian Children's Content Summit.