Children

First Nations storytelling for younger audiences
Through navigating trauma and celebrating culture, children can engage with First Nations stories from the page to the stage.

Art for kids shouldn't shy from difficult topics
Theatre is a powerful space for self-discovery, but also a platform to open up difficult discussions and build empathy for…

Do children’s festivals encourage better arts education in schools?
As DreamBIG Children’s Festival returns to thrill kids and families, we consider whether this impact can translate into the classroom.

Children’s installation provides froggy insights to waterways and wetlands
A site-engaged work will be landing at the Shepparton Art Museum to invite reflections on our ecosystem, but not without…

The power of play and how to bring it home
The playground may be closed with no free-roaming allowed, but small acts of play can still be achieved and are…

Book review: The Song of Lewis Carmichael, Sofie Laguna, Allen and Unwin
A hot air balloon journey to the Arctic circle: a tale of friendship and resilience.

Theatre Review: The Lighthouse and Bluey's Big Play
Two very different experiences to engage wonder and play.

Puppetry Review: Picasso and his Dog
The artist and his dachshund : a long-lasting, inspirational friendship

Exhibition Review: Treasures of the Natural World, Melbourne Museum
Over 200 rare objects offer stories about evolution, culture and science.

Winter wonderland activities for kids
Get set for a creative winter break with these great activities, workshops and performances that mix education and fun.