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October 20th 2021

First Day celebrates Emmy win

The ground-breaking children’s drama series First Day, supported by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), has won an International Kids Emmy Award.

October 7th 2021

ACTF content reaches audiences worldwide

The appetite for Australian children’s television content overseas has remained strong during the Covid-19 pandemic, with shows from the ACTF’s award-winning catalogue picked up right across the globe during 2021.

October 6th 2021

Australian Kids’ Series celebrated at awards and festivals around the world

It’s been a great year for Australian children’s shows making their mark around the world.

September 23rd 2021

Aussie adults hold a soft spot for classic children’s series Round the Twist

Round the Twist remains one of the nation’s most beloved and memorable television shows, with early responses to new research showing adults have named it as their favourite Australian TV show to watch while growing up.

September 22nd 2021

Award-winning Aussie kids’ series to screen in UK

Audiences across the UK will continue to enjoy the exploits of Australia’s favourite handball team, with the second season of the award-winning comedy series Hardball picked up by the BBC.