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Civics and citizenship education helps young people understand how our democracy works, what it means to participate in community life, and how everyday actions connect to fairness, rights and responsibilities. Children’s television is full of moments that capture the essence of civic life and help students see civics as something they live every day.

The ACTF has launched a major new online education resource based on the animated television series Tales from Outer Suburbia, providing Australian teachers and students with a rich, creative learning experience grounded in local storytelling.

I made my first short film when I was 12 years old. Shot on my brother’s friend’s iPad and edited on iMovie, it was about a young girl in a dystopian world who is forced to enter a gladiator-esque battle for survival. In other words, it was a complete rip-off of The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games 2 (Dir. Kaede Miyamura) will never see the light of day, but creating these short films helped me explore my identity, find my creative voice and ignite a passion for screen stories t...

The Australian Children’s Television Foundation and Trop Jr have joined forces to give children the opportunity to enter Australia’s biggest short film competition for kids.

Starting school is a big step for children and their families. Quality children’s screen content can help to make this change easier, introducing preschoolers to classroom routines and examples of friendships and problem solving in ways that reflect real-life school experiences.

As we approach the end of the year, primary school students may have shorter attention spans and lower energy levels. Screen content can give your class a break from traditional lessons while still supporting learning outcomes.

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.