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Australian novels adapted into films

See classic Australian books brought to life on your favourite screen in these engaging adaptations of novels. With a wide range of stories from acclaimed authors, including Miles Franklin, Peter Carey and Melina Marchetta, these films help students explore other peoples' lives and challenges from a range of cultural, social and gender perspectives.

Literature

Media Arts
 
 
 
The Studio Ghibli collection

Starting with Hayao Miyazaki's hand-drawn Oscar-winning Spirited Away, stream some of the greats of anime and explore Japanese folklore, storytelling and animation.

Media Arts

Visual arts
 
 
 
Disney's 21st century animation

Revisiting proven themes while still answering the challenge from rival studios, Disney introduced the world to instant classics as the century turned. Return to the award-winning animation, storytelling and songs of Frozen, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.

English

Media Arts
 
 
 
Disney's 20th century animation

From the golden age of American animation to the family favourites of the 1990s, Disney defined feature-length cartoons in the 20th century. Explore the world of Walt Disney, with these vibrant adaptations of classic fairytales and English literature.

English

Media Arts
 
 
 
The Shakespeare collection

There's more to the Bard than Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. From the stage to the screen, discover classic movies, modern adaptations and Globe Theatre performances of William Shakespeare's classic works.

English

Literature
 
 
 
The Star Wars collection

Watch George Lucas' iconic space opera from the very beginning. Discover the classic example of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, exploring the tale of good and evil, coming of age and the spirituality of the Force along the way.

English

Media Arts
 
 
 
Story time with Bookaboo

A story a day or he just won't play! Join Bookaboo and his special guests in shared reading of some entertaining, funny and engaging stories. Younger learners will enjoy looking at the pictures and reading along with Bookaboo's celebrity friends.

English

Literacy

Literature
 
 
 
Aboriginal Australian story time

A collection of stories read by prominent Aboriginal Australian authors and illustrators. Read these funny, poignant and engaging stories to younger learners then discuss the stories and pictures together. Questions and discussions points can be found in the story overviews.

Indigenous Australians

Literacy

Literature
 
 
 
The Harry Potter collection

Revisit the world JK Rowling created with the series that reinvigorated reading for children and led to one of the world's great movie franchises. Explore themes of friendship, loyalty, courage and confronting death in a world of wizards, witches and fantastic beasts.

English

Literature

Media Arts
 
 
 
Top 20 of the year for secondary students

Take a look back at some of the top rated movies that aired on television in Australia this year for our secondary viewers and still be able to plan lessons on film study.

Media Arts
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