Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, so celebrate with some of these ideas for shows to watch with the family.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: Celebrate with these shows!
1. Thalu
Tune into Thalu to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
With their country under threat from a huge dust cloud and the mysterious Takers that lurk within, a small group of kids have to make their way to the Thalu, a place of great power. Along the way, they encounter friends and foe alike, as they search for eight sacred stones and a special key that will unlock the power of the ‘Thalu’ and stop the Takers in their tracks.
Watch the trailer:
You can stream Thalu on ABC iview.
2. Little J and Big Cuz
Little J, he’s five and Big Cuz, she’s nine. They’re a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog. All their friends are nearby, and school is just a stroll away along a bush track.
This Logie Award-winning series features the voices of Miranda Tapsell and Deborah Mailman
Watch the trailer:
One of our fave episodes is ‘Lucky Undies’, and you can watch it here, or on ABC iview.
3. Grace Beside Me
Fuzzy Mac navigates adolescence while grappling with being able to communicate with spirits
Grace Beside Me is a 13-part series adapted from the award-winning novel “Grace Beside Me” by Sue McPherson. It tells the story of Indigenous teenager Fuzzy Mac, who just wants to be an ordinary teenager and have fun with her mates but that’s not so easy when her ancestors have other plans and she keeps seeing ghosts.
Watch the trailer:
Stream episodes here on ABC iview.
