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Build water safety knowledge with Kangaroo Beach

In the second series of Kangaroo Beach, every day is an adventure for young lifeguard cadets Pounce, Gemma, Neville and Frizzy. Under the guidance of grown-up lifeguards Bondi, Sandy and Big Trev, they gain imperative water safety skills that will help keep themselves and other beachgoers safe.

The animated series explores the wonders of water play – on the beach, in the sea, in swimming pools, rivers and rock pools – while empowering young viewers with an essential message about water safety in every episode. Behind the scenes, SLSA (Surf Life Saving Australia) members Shane Daw, Jamie Findlay and Belinda Cooper provide essential water safety advice for the series as water safety consultants.

Lesson plans in this resource correspond to key learning areas in the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, and each lesson:

  • Identifies a relevant Kangaroo Beach episode and water safety message.
  • Links to the relevant Framework skills.
  • Lists conceptual vocabulary for teachers to clarify with children as needed, depending on the English language skills of their student cohort.
  • Provides comprehension questions with corresponding time stamps.
  • Includes a choice of three different follow-up activities, related to the themes and target skills.

This new resource is available to download now ahead of your Term 4 swimming lessons.

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March 27th 2025

Tales from Outer Suburbia adaptation to screen at prestigious Annecy Festival

The television adaptation of Shaun Tan’s bestselling illustrated anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia has been selected to screen at the Annecy Animated Film Festival in France, which celebrates the best of international animation.

March 26th 2025

Puppetry meets politics on the set of Knee High Spies

The Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Colin Brooks, recently went behind-the-scenes on the upcoming children’s series Knee High Spies, currently being produced in Melbourne by Werner Film Productions (Dance Academy, The Newsreader) for the ABC.

March 24th 2025

Space Nova S2 to launch onto screens this April

The animated adventure series Space Nova returns for a second season next month, premiering on ABC iview on Thursday 24 April.

March 24th 2025

Aussie kids’ content recognised with Rockie Award nominations

Preschool animation Eddie’s Lil’ Homies and family feature film Windcatcher have been recognised for their excellence with nominations in the prestigious 2025 Banff World Media Festival Rockie Awards.

March 3rd 2025

Screen stories to share with your class for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. These screen stories about change-making Australian girls and women will help primary and secondary teachers explore this year’s theme: Accelerate Action.