Beyond ‘the talk’: How television can play a role in school-based relationships and sexuality education
In a recent national survey of 2,500 Australian parents, Curtin University researchers found that parents from a range of political and religious backgrounds want sex education taught in schools. Age-appropriate representations in children’s television can play a role in kickstarting these conversations.
South Australian teachers, register now for DreamBIG workshops
Develop your students’ understandings of storytelling on screen at our free onsite workshops for primary and secondary schools in Adelaide next month.
First Day success story continues with another award nomination
The second series of the live action children’s drama First Day has been nominated for a prestigious Banff Rockies Award.
Second series of 100% Wolf to premiere next month
Australia’s favourite were-poodle is back, with 100% Wolf: The Book of Hath to premiere on Monday 1 May on ABC ME and iview.
How screen content can support children struggling with school attendance
Mirroring trends in other countries, a growing number of Australian children are struggling to attend school. But bringing school into children’s homes in the form of entertainment could help.