Resources for kids, parents, families and the young at heart including games, activities, tutorials and streaming video.
Resources for Children & Parents
Beamakids+
Beamakids+ is a separate portal to Beamafilm with a curated collection of kid-friendly films and educational content, all rated PG or below. It is designed specifically to provide a safe and engaging viewing experience for younger viewers and families.
Access popular Australian and international lifestyle magazines — current and back issues — available to stream in your browser or download via the BorrowBox app.
Busy Things is a colourful and quirky website with over 115 activities covering areas such as problem solving, creative development, reasoning and numeracy for early learning and special needs. Aimed at children aged three to eleven.
Find your favourite language on CloudLibrary – explore eBooks and eAudiobooks in dozens of languages including French, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Dutch, Chinese and more. Access the CloudLibrary Language Collection free with your library card now!
The Creativebug database contains go-to resources for DIY, crafters and makers. Access to over 1000 instructional videos and live classes covering drawing, painting, sewing, baking, quilting, knitting, jewellery making, and much more! Includes creative inspiration for adults and kids, 24 hour unlimited access, can be used on any device.
Gale Interactive: Science provides engaging, interactive 3D models to help students better visualise and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science. There are also STL files available to help you unleash your 3D printer.
Good Reading for Kids features author interviews, independent book reviews, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for kids from 0 up to 11 years of age. You'll also find fun book related activities and teachers' notes to download.
Good Reading for Young Adults features author interviews, independent book reviews, student book reviews and short stories, sneak peeks inside books, extracts and podcasts about books for young adults from 12+.
Borrow and enjoy eAudiobooks, eBooks, eComics, eMovies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen–your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all free thanks to your public library! Various languages are available.
LOTE4Kids features thousands of bilingual audio-picture books in 100+ world languages, all narrated by native-speaking voice talents. Each book is levelled and paired with quizzes and learning activities, so that users can enjoy books and learn language through the power of storytelling! Access via website or mobile app.
ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years.
Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behaviour, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more.
There is also a selection of online parenting videos that have translated content including visuals of the translator in the video.
Access
Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Exciting adventures, interactive tutorials and fun puzzles and games for children ages 3 to 12. Rainforest Coding makes learning Junior programming, Scratch and Python coding easy with great fun for all.
Access
Free to access through the link, no sign up required.
StoryBox Hub is an online ‘reading room’ where children can connect, engage and be inspired by a range of quality Australian stories read on film by Australia’s wonderfully engaging storytellers.
There are online videos of 19 books read in languages other than English, including Auslan.
Get online real-time tutoring help with your homework with Studiosity. Help is provided by tutors in English, Mathematics and the Sciences. Draft assignments can also be submitted to receive feedback on structure, choice of language, spelling/grammar and referencing.
There are hundreds of Australian Curriculum-based practice tests available to take for years 3-12, including NAPLAN quizzes. Tutors can also provide feedback on CV or resume help, speech writing and support for ESL and IELTS. Connect and get prompt support from qualified specialists.
For more information read more the FAQ in the Studiosity Help Centre.
World Book Kids is a verified, and trustworthy digital source of information is engaging for grades pre-K through high school, great for students, parents and educators.
