First Day

[2020]

It’s Hannah Bradford’s first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah not only has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, but find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

Project Details

Writer / Director: Julie Kalceff
Producers: Kirsty Stark & Kate Croser
Co-Producers: Kate Butler & Julie Kalceff

Watch Now

First Day is based on the 2017 standalone episode of the same name. All four episodes in the new series can currently be viewed on ABC iview.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/first-day

The full series is also available for purchase from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation website for educational purposes, alongside a Teaching Toolkit that is mapped to the Australian Curriculum for Year 6 and 7 students.