Education News
Aug 11, 2025
How children’s television helps kids build resilience (and other life skills)
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.
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Jun 29, 2025
Bringing First Nations stories into the classroom for NAIDOC Week
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.
Jun 23, 2025
Australian screen content to support tired children
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.
Jun 04, 2025
Why screen texts are powerful tools for teaching consent and respectful relationships
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.
Mar 13, 2025
Classroom politics: Teaching kids about Civics through Aussie TV
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.
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Mar 03, 2025
Screen stories to share with your class for International Women’s Day
Celebrate International Women's Day with inspiring Australian screen stories for all ages, showcasing strong and diverse female characters. Click now!
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Dec 03, 2024
Our top 5 education resources for 2024
Discover our top 5 popular education resources for 2024, supporting students from Foundation to Year 12 in various subjects.
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Dec 03, 2024
Virtual workshops to watch with your primary class
Explore engaging virtual workshops for your primary class to learn about screen storytelling from industry professionals.
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Nov 21, 2024
Australian films and series to watch with your class
Explore Australian films and series perfect for your class. Engage with diverse content and free teaching resources.
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Oct 07, 2024
Plan for Term 4 with the ACTF Learning Calendar
Explore ACTF Learning Calendar for engaging screen-based resources aligned with Australian Curriculum for Term 4 planning.
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