Education News

Living memory and oral histories are celebrated as primary sources for learning about History and Geography on Ngarluma Ngurra in brand-new educational resources for the factual documentary series Red Dirt Riders.

We've rounded up the five most viewed ACTF support materials for Term Three. Could these popular teaching resources be used in your classroom next term or beyond?

Students will laugh their way through the final days of term with these lighthearted shows.

Uplifting content and resources for your final days of term.

The annual My Place Competition was inspired by the acclaimed TV series. Originally, however, My Place began as a book. Now more than 30 years old, it is still one of Australia's favourites. ... Guest article by Reading Australia Editor Jenny Ryan.

Curator and writer Jennifer Forest has collaborated with ACTF First Nations Designer April Phillips to update content in the My Place for Teachers decade timeline, aiming to better represent diverse voices from Australia's past.

In response to teacher feedback received last year, the ACTF has developed writing rubrics to support students entering the 2022 My Place Competition.

Students are invited to submit their creative writing entries for the 2022 My Place Competition from 15 August – 16 September.

Secondary teachers across Australia now have access to a new resource to safely explore challenging topics with teenage students, including consent and respectful relationships.

During Term 2, the ACTF learning team delivered two live virtual workshops exploring the impact of light and colour in television series and a behind-the-scenes look at the series Li'l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers. These recordings and resources are now available to view and explore on our website.