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Rio 2016
1:16:54

Rio 2016: Day 12 - Late Night

Seven August 17, 2016

Health and PE

Personal and social capability

7-8
9-10
11-12
Classification: Not Classified Classification: Not Classified
Live from Rio. Aussie Cedric Dubler in the decathlon, men's 5000m and women's 800m.

Live from Rio. Aussie Cedric Dubler in the decathlon, men's 5000m and women's 800m.

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Bee Nation
1:21:10

Bee Nation

NITV April 15, 2018

English

Geography

Personal and social capability

7-8
9-10
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance
This documentary follows the inspirational stories of six students in the first-ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee in Canada as they strive to make it to the national ...

This documentary follows the inspirational stories of six students in the first-ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee in Canada as they strive to make it to the national championships in Toronto.

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Dreaming Lhasa
1:26:54

Dreaming Lhasa

NITV November 5, 2017

Personal and social capability

Intercultural understanding

Media arts

9-10
11-12
Classification: Mature Classification: Mature
A young Tibetan woman from New York City comes to Dharamsala, the exile headquarters of the Dalai Lama in India, in search of her roots.

A young Tibetan woman from New York City comes to Dharamsala, the exile headquarters of the Dalai Lama in India, in search of her roots.

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Oedipus The King
1:33:19

Oedipus The King

Encore September 4, 2003

Media arts

Ethical understanding

Personal and social capability

9-10
11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance
The classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles stars Christopher Plummer as the psychologically tortured Oedipus. The successful monarch begins his downward slide after he discovers ...

The classic Greek tragedy by Sophocles stars Christopher Plummer as the psychologically tortured Oedipus. The successful monarch begins his downward slide after he discovers he has murdered his father and had children with his own mother.

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Graceful Girls
1:35:28

Graceful Girls

Smooth/Arts April 16, 2019

Personal and social capability

9-10
11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance
This documentary follows Brianna Lee, a 26-year-old school teacher and Calisthenics lover, and her lifelong dream to finally win Calisthenics' most prestigious title, the Most ...

This documentary follows Brianna Lee, a 26-year-old school teacher and Calisthenics lover, and her lifelong dream to finally win Calisthenics' most prestigious title, the Most Graceful Girl competition. After placing second three years in a row, and being controversially stripped of the State Title, she knows this year is her last chance to win. With the help of uncompromising, legendary coach Diane Synnott, the grande Dame of the re-birthed Regent Calisthenics Club, she struggles to perfect her routine, lay all her ghosts to rest and produce the best performance of her life.

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BirdWatchers
1:39:27

BirdWatchers

SBS June 13, 2016

Media arts

Geography

Intercultural understanding

Ethical understanding

Personal and social capability

Languages

9-10
11-12
Classification: Mature Classification: Mature
An Amazonian Guarani tribe makes a modest living entertaining tourists, however life is much tougher on their reservation. When village elder Nadio decides to move his people ...

An Amazonian Guarani tribe makes a modest living entertaining tourists, however life is much tougher on their reservation. When village elder Nadio decides to move his people back to their ancestral homelands, they anger local land owners who now occupy the land. Then, when one of the young tribesmen falls for a farmer's daughter, tensions escalate to dangerous proportions.

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I Am Ali
1:46:54

I Am Ali

NITV September 15, 2019

News and current affairs

Personal and social capability

5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance
Hero, traitor, scoundrel, zealot, philosopher, rabble-rouser, prophet - Muhammad Ali was all these things. Above all, he was the most remarkable and charismatic sports figure ...

Hero, traitor, scoundrel, zealot, philosopher, rabble-rouser, prophet - Muhammad Ali was all these things. Above all, he was the most remarkable and charismatic sports figure the world has ever seen.

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An American In Paris
1:49:07

An American In Paris

GEM May 4, 2014

Media arts

Ethical understanding

Personal and social capability

7-8
9-10
Classification: General Classification: General
Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris is "discovered" by an influentil heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art.

Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris is "discovered" by an influentil heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art.

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Life of Pi
1:54:14

Life of Pi

7Flix June 23, 2019

Media arts

Literature

English

Personal and social capability

9-10
11-12
Classification: Parental Guidance Classification: Parental Guidance
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another ...

A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.

 
 
 
The future of work

While the future has never been more uncertain, recent events have revealed how workers and workplaces can adapt. Explore this collection of videos to see how new jobs are emerging in a changing economy, discuss what kind of skills we're going to need, and listen to some advice to put the challenges of preparing for this world into perspective.

Design and Technologies

News and Current Affairs

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Professional learning for student wellbeing

In the lead up to R U OK? Day on Thursday, check out our professional learning for student wellbeing collection for a range of videos on managing stress and mental health. These videos inform AITSL focus area 4.4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments and maintain student safety. Reflecting on the issues raised in these videos and applying the knowledge to your teaching may count towards your teacher-identified hours of PL.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Careers in movies

View this collection for some awesome movies that you can watch in the classroom to get your students excited about careers and career goals.

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability

Work studies
 
 
 
Teaching general capabilities in primary school

Videos to stimulate thought, promote discussion, inform and expose primary students to the skills and knowledge needed to master the general capabilities.

Critical Thinking

Ethical understanding

Intercultural Understanding

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW HSC English prescribed texts

Challenge your assumptions about the world we live in with stories set by the NSW Education Standards Authority for HSC. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW stage 5 English suggested texts

Delve into the world of literary greats and modern classics with movies recommended by the NSW Education Standards Authority for stage 5 English. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

English

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
SACE English suggested texts

The cinematic world is full of amazing stories and these are some of SACE Board of South Australia's favourites. These texts are amongst South Australia and the Northern Territory's suggested texts for secondary English and media arts. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Victoria primary school TV texts

Prepare yourself for some of (school) life's big questions with TV shows recommended by the Department of Education and Training Victoria for primary students. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability

Science
 
 
 
Victoria VCE suggested texts

Get ready to test your literary and critical thinking skills with films prescribed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority for VCE. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

Drama

English

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Fearless females in film

There are plenty of ways to mark International Women's Day, but our favourite is with film. From feminist icons, to suffragettes and quintessential "strong female characters", take inspiration from the diverse stories of heroines challenging stereotypes, overcoming adversity and shattering glass ceilings.

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
The Inbestigators Season One

Every episode of the Inbestigators Season One with easy to differentiate accompanying classroom activities, perfect for middle and upper primary students. This program covers topics such as friendship, bullying, relationships, trust, loss and more. Great for developing personal and social capabilities and critical thinking skills.

Critical Thinking

Ethical understanding

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Most-watched movies in primary

Discover the most-loved films among teachers with a range of popular movies and curriculum favourites. Find engaging ways to discuss personal challenges, relationships and ethical questions with students.

English

Ethical understanding

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Catch up on TV drama and comedy

Discover new ways to raise ethical questions and discuss social issues with students, with full TV seasons from Australia and around the world. Explore the educational potential of fresh drama and newly broadcast comedies.

Critical Thinking

English

Ethical understanding

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Catch up on movies

Update your English and media arts lesson plans with a range of newly broadcast films and high quality copies of curriculum favourites. Find fresh ways to teach dystopias, gender roles, satire, social change and storytelling.

Critical Thinking

English

Ethical understanding

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Brain games! Flex your thinking muscles

Take a brain break and have a go at these fun and challenging brain games. Short videos to get both sides of your brain working and awaken your memory, logic and problem solving skills.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability

Science
 
 
 
Mental health and wellbeing

Develop a better understanding of mental illness from the stories of people who live with, the doctors who treat and the scientists who study depression and anxiety.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Coping with exam stress

Year 12 exams can be a stressful time for students. With a range of topics covered from sleep to self-esteem these videos can help equip students with coping strategies plus advice from scientific experts and pearls of wisdom from notable Australians.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability

Science
 
 
 
The Roald Dahl collection

Full in moral lessons, cautionary tales and dark humour, Roald Dahl's stories have inspired some of the world's favourite children's movies. So dive into the rich, chocolate river of the author's imagination on September 13 with everything from Charlie and the Chocolate factory to Revolting Rhymes.

English

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Your future career

Host your own careers day in class and reveal the world of employment options to your students, through our collection of insightful and inspirational episodes of Ace Day Jobs and If You See It, You Can Be It.

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Aussie Olympians

Meet some of the athletes who've represented Australia at the Olympic Games, and learn some of what motivated them to achieve their goals and overcome adversity.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Eating disorders and body image

It is important to address mental health and body image issues as many teens and adults face this ongoing battle. Become aware of eating disorders and how to keep yourself healthy with this collection, that not only informs you but questions your eating style and lifestyle habits.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Mindfulness in May

Ease your students' minds a little and get to know brain a bit better, with a collection that offers advice on practising mindfulness, alleviating stress and managing mental health.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Women and social change

Learn how the role of women has changed over time and how people have fought for their civil rights in a collection to mark International Women's Day.

Civics and Citizenship

News and Current Affairs

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Body image and positivity

Explore some of the issues that affect the way people think about their bodies and develop strategies to combat negative body image. Critically evaluate the role of advertising and social media in our lives, and acquire an understanding of healthy diets and dieting.

Critical Thinking

Ethical understanding

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Living with a disability

What's it like to live with a disability? There are about a billion people around the world living with all sorts of a disabilities. Meet some of them here, and discover some of the challenges they take on and their unique perspectives on life.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
The world of psychology

Help students develop 21st-century skills and knowledge for success in their future work and life by understanding how complex interactions continually influence human behaviour.

Critical Thinking

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Learning sign language

Celebrate and acknowledge International day of sign languages by viewing this collection with your class featuring video content about the lives of individuals who use sign language as well as schools that support them.

Ethical understanding

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
R U OK? skills for kids

Encourage your students to look out for their classmates, introduce some of the issues children face at home and at school, and reveal strategies to help deal with bullying and anxiety.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Families and communities

Use this playlist to allow students to explore different families and understand the reasons why certain people, events and days are important to themselves and their families.

Civics and Citizenship

Intercultural Understanding

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Discovering exercise

Discuss the importance and benefits of physical activity with your class using this curated collection.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Staying healthy

Introduce the concepts of being healthy to your class and use this playlist to discuss the role of food in being healthy and how food affects our overall well being.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Story time with Play School

Spark your younger students' imagination with this collection of stories helping students to become familiar with new words, sounds and ideas with the best storytellers on television.

English

Literacy

Literature

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Respectful relationships for primary students

Resilience, rights and respectful relationships can be modelled at school to inform students about positive relationships at school, home and the world. Share this playlist that focuses on building positive relationships.

Critical Thinking

Ethical Understanding

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Food, nutrition and production

Knowing where food comes from and what's in it is critical to making healthy food choices. Encourage your students to be more mindful about what they eat by sharing these videos with them.

Design and Technologies

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Fighting-fit females

Wondering what sport you should introduce to your class next? Follow the adventures of these inspirational women and girls participating in a range of sports to get some ideas.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Understanding autism for primary students

Use this playlist to introduce students to autism and how it may affect an individual's life. Explore ways to combat problems and issues one may face.

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
All about autism for secondary students

Autism is a condition that affects the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people. Get insights into the lives of individuals living with autism.

News and Current Affairs

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Music for primary students

Encourage your students to develop their musical skills by exploring, imitating and recognising elements of music, including dynamic, pitch and rhythm with this collection.

Music

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Bullying. No way! for secondary students

Bullying sucks whether it is online, at school or in a workplace, there is no space for it in our lives. Find more about bullying experiences and how to combat issues related to bullying in this playlist.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Bullying. No way! for primary students

There is no space for bullying, whether it is in the playground, classroom or online. No way! View this collection, which deals with all aspects of bullying and how it can be prevented.

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Insights into cancer

Cancer is a disease of the body's cells. Normally cells grow and multiply in a controlled way. Cancer affects a large number of Australians, both directly and indirectly. (ACSHE160)

Health and PE

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Freedom Day: the birth of a new nation

On April 27, 1994, millions of first-time voters cast their ballots in South Africa's first free elections, ushering in the presidency of Mandela. Learn about the enormous change from those who lived it.

Civics and Citizenship

Critical Thinking

History

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history

Personal and Social Capability
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