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We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which the ACTF is based and pay our respect to their Elders past and present.

We are honoured to have the opportunity to learn from the oldest cultural storytellers in the world and seek to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners to share their rich culture and perspectives with children in Australia and around the world via stories on screen.

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April 6th 2020

ACTF Project Development Funding Rounds Increase to Assist Producers and Writers During COVID-19

Over the coming months the ACTF will hold a script development funding round each month to support producers and writers of quality children’s projects during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

April 2nd 2020

Unlimited ACTF Shows for Older Children in Kanopy Kids

From now until 16 April 2020, all partnering public libraries will offer free and unlimited access to Kanopy Kids. Here are our top picks for older children.

March 30th 2020

What’s On TV? Monday 30 March – Sunday 5 April

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.

March 27th 2020

New OzKidsTV Series First Day Premieres on ABC ME

Airing daily from March 30 at 4.30pm, new Australian children’s drama series First Day (Epic Films) follows Hannah Bradford’s first year of high school. As a transgender girl, Hannah not only has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, but find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

March 27th 2020

Last Chance: 7 Series to Stream this April

ABC iView is a valuable destination for free screen content that is both educational and entertaining. Here are 7 series to catch on the platform this April.