A third wave of Kangaroo Beach to hit the shore
The hit animated series Kangaroo Beach will return for a third season, with more action-packed adventure from Australia's favourite lifeguard cadets.
A 'diverse array of voices and styles': Announcing the 2023 My Place Competition winners
The 2023 My Place Competition asked students in Year 1 to 8 to submit creative writing pieces about children's play and imagination throughout time. After careful consideration, our team of judges has selected this year's winners.
Youth Advisory Groups: Provide direct advice to government in 2024
The Federal Government is inviting young people to share their perspectives and insights on a range of topics through Youth Advisory Groups. Do you know someone aged 16-25 who would be perfect for this opportunity?
Port Lincoln Primary recognised for student filmmaking achievement
DreamBIG Children's Festival is South Australia's iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families. Learn how the ACTF collaborated with one regional school at this year's festival.
The ACTF publishes its 2022-23 Annual Report
The Australian Children's Television Foundation invested or committed nearly $10 million in production funding during the 2022-23 financial year, as well as investing almost $600,000 in the development of 20 new projects.
Cameras ready to roll on family feature film RUNT with all-star cast
A feature film based on the best-selling Craig Silvey novel Runt will soon commence production with an incredible all-star Australian cast including Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman and Jack Thompson.
Round the Twist musical to hit the stage in 2024
A live-action stage musical based on the iconic Aussie kids' show Round The Twist will make its theatrical debut next year.
New study finds cultural impacts of Australian kids' TV last decades
New research has found the most memorable and loved Australian children's shows combine the “ordinary” with the “strange”, with Round the Twist topping the list of most-loved childhood favourites.
Jessica Mauboy joins the cast of ACTF and Stan family film Windcatcher
Windcatcher, the first film to be made as part of a landmark partnership between Stan and the ACTF, has commenced production, featuring a talented cast which includes Jessica Mauboy.
Aussie kids' TV shines on the international stage
Three series supported by the Australian Children's Television Foundation have been recognised for their excellence with an International Emmy nomination and two local winners ahead of the Asian Academy Creative Awards.