14 Feb 2020

From the Fans: Why Nowhere Boys is the PERFECT Childhood TV Show

ACTF

The shows we watched as kids leave their mark and define us, and when we re-visit them years later, we sometimes discover extra layers. YouTuber Tristan Mildenhall explains what Nowhere Boys meant to him and his friends growing up.

Starting School: Kids’ TV to Ease First Day Jitters

For school starters and their families, there is a range of quality Australian programming which explores the environment, routines and expectations of primary school.

Janine Kelly
06 Feb 2020

Set a Watching Brief

Don't have a back-to-school fight over screen time, instead make a family media plan, writes Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg.

Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg
03 Feb 2020

Why Little J and Big Cuz’s Cartoon Characters Feel ‘Real’

Director Tony Thorne shows how he brings Little J and Big Cuz to life and shares the importance of creating relatable characters for kids.

Tony Thorne
28 Jan 2020

ACTF Education: A Year in Review

2019 was another great year for diverse new ACTF content, curriculum resources, professional development, student webinars and school participation in ACTF events.

Peter Maggs
10 Dec 2019

Having ‘The Talk’: Kids’ TV Can Start the Conversation

With young people having unprecedented access to inappropriate content, children’s television is well-placed to contribute to the sex ed conversation.

Janine Kelly
22 Oct 2019

It’s Time to Celebrate 12-Year Old Girls

This International Day of the Girl (and all the days in between), it’s important to encourage diverse voices in our media, and celebrate all young people who can make a difference in our world.

Lily Pavlovic
07 Oct 2019