Calendar

Explore Australian stories on screen with ACTF events and resources in 2026.

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day

International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Harmony Week

May 18, 2026

Events

Resources

Content

Talking Tales with Shaun Tan

Join the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) and ACMI for a rare opportunity to connect with one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers, Shaun Tan.

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Curated Collections

Themed ACTF content for your classroom

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: English, Health and Physical Education, The Arts

This clip collection is designed to help students understand and practice respectful communication, focusing on concepts of consent, bodily autonomy and personal boundaries. Using clips from Australian children’s television content, students work through activities that build their awareness of how to ask for, give, and deny permission.

Living Things

Living Things

Age Level: Suitable for Years 3-6

Study Areas: Science, The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Sciences

Combining ocean science knowledge with imagination and creativity, this resource unpacks the pre-production process of designing and developing the entertaining characters and fantastical creatures from The Deep.

First Nations Perspectives

First Nations Perspectives

Age Level: F-10

Study Areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

NAIDOC week is an opportunity to highlight First Nations perspectives in the classroom. In 2023, the NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. We acknowledge the continued achievements, contributions, and knowledges of Elders in our communities.