Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

16/08/2025

New to community broadcasting, or want to refresh the basics?

The Foundations stream, presented with the CMTO , offers practical sessions on sport broadcasting, on-air branding, archival skills and more.

A great place to start or build confidence.

Explore the program: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

15/08/2025

If you're passionate about what goes to air, the Content stream is for you.

These conference sessions will cover music programming, specialist storytelling, news, audio production and more.

Designed for content makers, curators and lovers of great radio.

Explore the program: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

14/08/2025

In the leadup to the 2025 Community Broadcasting Awards we're reflecting on some of last year's wins, including 3CR Community Radio's award for Excellence in Disability Content & Engagement.

This award was given to the station for its ongoing Disability Day broadcast, an annual 12-hour broadcast held on the International Day of People with Disability in December.

Earlier this year we spoke to producer Pauline Vetuna about the broadcast and the importance of inclusion both on and off air.

“It’s not just about the Disability Day broadcast, there’s so much work happening across the station, with so many different communities. Disability is a strength for 3CR.”

Read more at https://www.cbaa.org.au/news/cbaa-comms/2025/08/14/community-broadcasting-award-spotlight-3cr-disabil

14/08/2025

Craig Reucassel will deliver the CBAA conference's closing keynote this year in Hobart, bringing a wealth of experience in broadcasting and helping to affect positive change through storytelling and investigation.

Join us, and Craig, for the premier event in community broadcasting from 23-25 October. Find out more at https://conference.cbaa.org.au/

Read more in this article by radioinfo.com.au

Craig had said in an interview with Money Mag that ‘your inertia is a favourite tool used to take your money’ and it’s horribly, awfully true. When plastic bags were being phased out of supermarkets the bigger incentive to bring your own from home was avoiding paying 15c to buy a plastic one. ...

14/08/2025

The CBAA conference's business stream is for those working on governance, income and strategy.

From risk management to donor strategy and international trends, these sessions are focused on business sustainability.

Explore the program: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

12/08/2025

South Australian broadcasters are getting fired up for the annual South Australian Community Broadcasters Association - SACBA conference!

Taking place on 29-30 August the conference is a great chance for SA staff and volunteers to meet, learn and celebrate their state's broadcasters.

If you haven't locked in your place yet you have until tomorrow to register - https://www.sacba.org.au/

Pictured here are some of the team from South Australian station PBAFM 89.7

12/08/2025

This year’s CBAA Conference program is colour-coded to help you find the sessions that matter most to you:

🔴 Business of Broadcasting (red): for those working on governance, income and station strategy.
🟡 Content of Broadcasting (yellow): for makers, producers and curators passionate about what goes to air.
🟢 Foundations of Broadcasting (green): for those newer to the sector or brushing up on core skills.

With this easy-to-follow format, there’ll be something valuable no matter your role in community broadcasting.

Check out the full program and start planning your conference: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

12/08/2025

AI is changing how we make and share media. So what does that mean for trust?

Join Dr Michael Davis from UTS: University of Technology Sydney to take a big-picture look at what’s happening now in 2025.

See the rest of the CBAA Conference program and register now to save: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

11/08/2025

Our DAB+ Service Development Manager Jeremy Graham (pictured here in the middle) has been visiting QLD stations, including Juice1073.

The Christian station brings a mix of talk, music and faith based programming to listeners on the Gold Coast. Juice was also one of the first regional stations to come to DAB+.

11/08/2025

Running a small station with big ideas?

‘Small Station, Big Impact’ is a hands-on workshop designed just for small stations. Bring your challenges and leave with practical plans and real tools to grow.

Recommended for: small station managers, volunteers and all-rounders.

This session will feature speakers from the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) and Technorama Australia .

See the rest of the CBAA Conference program and register now to save: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

11/08/2025

Explore one of the hottest topics in media with the Australian Film Television and Radio School on Tuesday 19 August at 3PM in a session on AI.

This webinar is designed to guide community broadcasters through how to integrate AI tools responsibly and effectively. Whether you're curious about AI or already using it this is a must-see.

Join the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for a comprehensive webinar designed to guide community broadcasters through how to integrate AI tools responsibly and effectively. This session looks into best practices for adopting AI technologies, ensuring ethical considerations, and m...

10/08/2025

Ready to take your station’s fundraising to the next level?

Join Stephen Pyk from 3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM in learning how to identify, attract and retain donors.

Recommended for: station leaders and sponsorship/fundraising teams.

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