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Explore Australian stories on screen with ACTF events and resources in 2026.

All states and territories now back at school

All states and territories now back at school

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

October 4, 2026

Events

Resources

Content

World Animal Day

Built to Survive explores how animals have adapted to some of the world's most extreme and diverse, natural habitats.

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World Space Week

The Space Nova Series 2 Education Resource was developed in partnership with the Australian Space Agency and supports teachers to engage Years 3 – 6 students in learning across Science, English, Technologies and The Arts.

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Curated Collections

Themed ACTF content for your classroom

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: English, Health and Physical Education, The Arts

This clip collection is designed to help students understand and practice respectful communication, focusing on concepts of consent, bodily autonomy and personal boundaries. Using clips from Australian children’s television content, students work through activities that build their awareness of how to ask for, give, and deny permission.

Living Things

Living Things

Age Level: Suitable for Years 3-6

Study Areas: Science, The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Sciences

Combining ocean science knowledge with imagination and creativity, this resource unpacks the pre-production process of designing and developing the entertaining characters and fantastical creatures from The Deep.

First Nations Perspectives

First Nations Perspectives

Age Level: F-10

Study Areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

NAIDOC week is an opportunity to highlight First Nations perspectives in the classroom. In 2023, the NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. We acknowledge the continued achievements, contributions, and knowledges of Elders in our communities.