Virtual Professional Learning
Tales from Outer Suburbia Professional Learning
Discover inspiring and practical ways to engage Years 5 – 8 students with Tales from Outer Suburbia, the beautiful new series adaptation of Shaun Tan’s much loved book. In this virtual professional learning session, Dr Susan Bye will introduce the new education resource and unpack how this imaginative, distinctly Australian series can enrich learning in English and Media Arts.
This session highlights practical, ready-to-use strategies for weaving Tales from Outer Suburbia into your teaching. Together, we’ll explore how the series can spark creative writing, visual literacy, critical thinking and rich conversations about belonging, place, community and identity.
We believe this series, and its thoughtfully designed classroom resource, will become a staple in Australian classrooms for many years to come. Join us to discover how Tales from Outer Suburbia can open up imaginative, thought provoking learning experiences for your students.
The session will be delivered by Dr Susan Bye.
About Dr Susan Bye
Susan is an experienced moving image educator who specialises in creating engaging, accessible learning experiences and resources that support screen and media literacy across English, Media, and The Arts.
Details
Tuesday 26 May 2026
VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT (AEDT): 4pm – 4.45pm
QLD (AEST): 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
SA (ACST): 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
NT (ACST): 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
WA (AWST): 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
This event is suitable for:
This session is for Years 5–8 teachers, literacy leaders, school librarians and anyone looking to bring high-quality Australian screen stories into their classroom practice.
Can’t join us live? No worries! Register and we’ll send you a link so you can enjoy the recording whenever it suits you.
Tales from Outer Suburbia Professional Learning
Tales from Outer Suburbia Production Credits
Tales From Outer Suburbia is a Highly Spirited and Flying Bark production. Adapted from Shaun Tan’s multi-award-winning book Tales from Outer Suburbia.
Tales From Outer Suburbia is a Highly Spirited and Flying Bark production for the ABC and BYUtv. Major production investment from Screen Australia and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation in association with ABC. Produced in New South Wales and Western Australia with Siamese and financed with support from Screenwest. International sales by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.
