Series spotlight: Li'l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers
Decades before Bluey, an ambitious cartoon series featured Australian accents and humour, with an Aboriginal character front and centre — but Li'l Elvis and the Truckstoppers almost didn't get made.
Curriculum Spotlight: Intercultural Understanding
With the release of Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum, the ACTF Learning team is reflecting on the value of locally produced screen content in teaching all three dimensions of the curriculum. In this issue, we look at the general capability of Intercultural Understanding.
Second series of 100% Wolf in production
Production is under way on a second season of the hit animated series 100% Wolf, with much of the work being completed in Australia as Flying Bark Productions expands its operations, employing additional artists and investing in upskilling staff.
New episodes of The Deep to premiere on the ABC this week
A fourth season of the global hit animation series The Deep will premiere to Australian audiences this Friday, 24 June on ABC ME and iview.
Classroom resources for 2022 Refugee Week
Teachers, are your students currently learning about the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers? Explore our resources for upper primary and secondary classrooms.
A character to represent Every Child
Whether or not you're familiar with Lift Off!, there's one face – or lack thereof – that most Australian children of the nineties will recognise. In this article, we explain the philosophy behind EC and debunk the myth that children were terrified of the gentle puppet, who was beloved by the children of Lift Off! both on and off screen.
Series spotlight: Lift Off!
It's been 30 years since Lift Off! first aired, but three decades on it remains one of Australia's most iconic children's programs. In this article, we look back at what made this series so successful at the time, and why it still holds a special place in the hearts and memories of those who grew up watching it.
First Day Series 2 broadcast rights available worldwide
Both series of First Day can now be acquired for broadcast worldwide, with the Australian Children's Television Foundation securing the international distribution rights for Series 2.
Curriculum spotlight: Ethical Understanding
With the release of Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum, the ACTF Learning team is reflecting on the value of locally produced screen content in teaching all three dimensions of the curriculum.
Final chance to register for virtual learning events
Our two upcoming live events will build primary school students' understandings of story and character on screen.