For more than half a century, Australian children’s television has been a cornerstone of Australian culture and vital to explorations and formulations of Australian ‘national identity’. Australian children’s television is facing a silent crisis that is too big for one little blue dog to shoulder alone.

Screen time is a contentious issue for modern parents. We are inundated with conflicting messages about how much is too much. But research has begun to show that it’s not just the time children spend engaging with screens that matters: we need to focus on the quality, not just the quantity of what children are watching.

Prix Jeunesse International is a renowned meeting place to share content and discussion in children’s and youth television from all around the world. It was an incredible privilege for members of the ACTF and ABC teams to accept the Youth Jury Award for 11-15 Fiction for Crazy Fun Park on behalf of Werner Film Productions.

Massive legislative, technological, and social change has occurred over the past four years, leading to significant changes in the viewing habits of Australian families. A research project has been tracking those changes and their impact on kids.

If you’ve struggled to find something to watch on family movie night recently, you’re not alone. Australia is experiencing a dearth of family-friendly content that has industry experts worried.

Parents, put your feet up this summer and enjoy some lighthearted co-viewing with your kids. Our list has content to entertain every age group these school holidays.