Education News

The ACTF, in collaboration with ACMI, delivers fun and engaging virtual learning events, supporting students to learn about how screen stories are told. We’ve rounded up five of our past workshops which are now available on demand via the ACTF Education website.

ACTF resources bring Australian stories into the heart of learning, offering ready-to-use, curriculum-aligned tasks that spark curiosity and creativity. Our five most popular resources for 2025 have something for every year level. Bookmark this list for 2026 lesson planning!

It’s revolutionised the world of creative play, introduced new terms into the Australian vernacular, and seen American children adopting an Aussie accent. Now, researchers have found that Bluey is also teaching young viewers how to be resilient. But Bluey isn’t the only kids' show teaching important social and emotional skills.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for students to celebrate and champion First Nations screen stories. The official week is 6 - 13 July 2025, with schools planning for activities throughout the year.

Are your students struggling to focus as we approach the end of term? These screen stories and supporting resources will engage and entertain students and take the stress out of lesson planning.

In today’s increasingly diverse and media-rich classrooms, finding effective and engaging ways to teach consent is more important than ever. Screen texts are uniquely powerful tools for supporting these vital conversations in schools.

Understanding why and how we all play a part in our democratic society is an integral part of the education ecosystem. One way to engage Australian school children in civics and citizenship is to explore the subject through relevant screen content.

Celebrate International Women's Day with inspiring Australian screen stories for all ages, showcasing strong and diverse female characters. Click now!

Discover our top 5 popular education resources for 2024, supporting students from Foundation to Year 12 in various subjects.

Explore engaging virtual workshops for your primary class to learn about screen storytelling from industry professionals.