My Place tells the story of an Australian community from the perspectives of children who lived there over time. Both the picture book and TV series have become embedded texts in Australian classrooms.

Halloween is nearly upon us, and we’ve rounded up five of our spookiest episodes for your class.

Australian kids today have greater access to screen entertainment than any generation before with an endless supply of kids’ content from around the globe. But as our new research shows, many Australian parents still want Australian-made content for their kids because it reflects local experiences.

The return of Goosebumps to our screens after nearly 25 years speaks to the enduring appeal of spooky young content. Why is it that many kids and teens remain hungry for a scare?

Adolescence is an important time for all young people to explore and establish their personal and social identities. In authentic portrayals of teens on screen, young people see characters navigating relatable issues. Co-viewing this content opens opportunities for dialogue among families, enabling teens to consolidate their understandings, share their ideas and ask questions.

The organiser of the Australian Children's Content Summit promised that “it will be like school camp for the children’s screen industry”. As ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland reflects, the inaugural Summit delievered on all its original expectations in spades, leaving attendees much to think about.