What does the ACTF do?
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) is a national children’s media production and policy hub. We:
- Invest in the development and production of quality Australian children’s screen content. (Funding).
- Distribute Australian children’s screen content to broadcasters and platforms worldwide. (Worldwide Sales).
- Create educational resources and events to support the use of Australian children’s screen content in schools. (Education website).
- Advocate for Australian children’s screen content, influence policy supporting Australian children’s screen content and support research into its impact. (About Us).
What happened to the My Place interactive website?
The My Place interactive website was originally developed by the ABC. Unfortunately, as it was built using Flash, it became non-functional after Flash was discontinued. As a result, the website was decommissioned.
Why are some resources missing from the My Place for Teachers website?
In 2023, certain teaching activities were removed from the My Place for Teachers website as they were deemed outdated or no longer appropriate. The ACTF Education team is currently reviewing and redeveloping the My Place resources to ensure they align with contemporary educational needs. To stay updated on this project, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter, where we will share further details as the review progresses.
What is the future of the My Place for Teachers website?
We are currently evaluating the My Place for Teachers website to enhance its accessibility and functionality as part of the development of our new ACTF Education website. This process will take place between 2025 and 2026. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on how you use the My Place for Teachers website. Please take a moment to share your thoughts in this brief survey: https://forms.gle/bxWVt7WTXbCsKF438
What happened to the MY:24 and Little Lunch apps?
After careful consideration, ACTF has decided not to update the MY:24 App or Little Lunch App for the latest iOS versions. As a result, these apps will be removed from the App Store. We are currently working on rebuilding both apps so they can be accessed directly through the ACTF Education website via a web browser, eliminating the need for iOS-specific updates. While we do not yet have a timeline for this transition, we will provide updates through our newsletter.
Can I get an internship (as a tertiary student) at the ACTF?
The ACTF is not a production company or studio and does not offer “on set” or production experience.
The ACTF is occasionally able to accommodate unpaid, short, course-related internships for tertiary students. Send your CV to info@actf.com.au, together with a cover letter which outlines your course requirements, and whether you are seeking experience in the content, communications, education or legal areas.
The ACTF occasionally offers longer (4-month) paid internships in the content area for emerging producers (not tertiary students). These are promoted widely. Check the Employment section of the ACTF website, sign up to our e-newsletter to be kept informed and contact info@actf.com.au to register your interest in a paid internship opportunity.
Can I get work experience (as a high school student) at the ACTF?
No. The ACTF is not production company or studio and does not offer “on set” or production experience.
Who can I speak to about my great idea or script for a children's television program?
For more information about the ACTF’s Development Funding program for new shows, review the Funding section of the ACTF’s website and note that all potential applicants are required to read the Project Development Funding Guidelines and discuss their project with a member of the ACTF Development team before applying for development funding. You will find everything you need to know at the Funding section of the website.