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Joshua Cole, 1st August 2023

The community broadcasting sector Roadmap 2033 is nearing completion. 

CBAA Webinar - The ten rules of reporting

Jane Liang, 25th July 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*
 
The world is awash with misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. There has never been a greater need for accurate, reliable information, but traditional journalism is under pressure just when we need it most.
CBAA Webinar - The new radio campaign for your station

Jane Liang, 25th July 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

We asked Eardrum, the most awarded audio agency globally when it comes to producing effective campaigns and branded podcasts for advertisers worldwide, to create a series of radio spots for your radio station to play which will grow your listening audience.

CBAA Webinar - Understanding community radio results

Jane Liang, 25th July 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*
 
Being a community broadcaster is a rewarding role, one that often provides a strong and positive connection between the broadcaster and the community.
Engaging Young People in a Post Pandemic World - CBAA Webinar Jul 2023

Joshua Cole, 4th July 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

Join the CMTO team and a panel of young leaders from community radio stations around the country as they discuss successes and challenges in engaging young people during the pandemic, and share advice about how all stations can increase their engagement with the youth demographic.

Air Checking and Talent Development - CBAA Webinar Jul 2023

Joshua Cole, 3rd July 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

With about 18,000 community radio volunteers involved in making content every week, one of the biggest challenges for leaders and managers is to nurture and develop on-air talent and content makers.
Using a simple-yet-effective strengths-based system, this session will give you a framework for providing feedback that makes your programmers more confident, your programs more effective for your audience, and help build a team culture at your station.

Childhood Immunisation

Joshua Cole, 30th June 2023

The CBAA is pleased to share a range of health information content promoting childhood immunisation for general, First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.

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Joshua Cole, 7th June 2023

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is partnering with The Centre for Volunteering to promote the benefits of volunteering in the community broadcasting sector.

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Joshua Cole, 2nd June 2023

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the June 2023 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Each month, our project team develops a series of 20 short radio segments designed to promote help-seeking behaviour and positive lifestyle choices, using interviews with service providers, as well as profiles of people who have successfully dealt with tough times in their lives.

Complaints Handling - CBAA Webinar May 2023

Joshua Cole, 17th May 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

In this webinar you will learn the steps you need to take to prevent and deal with conflicts and complaints. You’ll learn how to provide a safe and effective service to those who wish to make a complaint to or about them and create a plan in place to help minimise the impacts.

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Reece Kinnane, 10th May 2023

The 2023-2024 Federal Budget was handed down last night by the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Budget papers show the allocation to the Community Broadcasting Program has increased in dollar amount because it has been indexed to keep up with rising costs, which is now part of ongoing budget policy.

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Joshua Cole, 4th May 2023

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the May 2023 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Each month, our project team develops a series of 20 short radio segments designed to promote help-seeking behaviour and positive lifestyle choices, using interviews with service providers, as well as profiles of people who have successfully dealt with tough times in their lives.

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Joshua Cole, 12th April 2023

The CBAA would like to remind its members that, as of July 1 2023, non-charitable income tax exempt not-for-profits with an active Australian Business Number will be required to submit online self-review forms to remain eligible for income tax exemption. 

Reporting on Suicide, Drugs and Alcohol - CBAA Webinar Apr 2023

Joshua Cole, 11th April 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

Mindframe is a national program supporting safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental ill-health and alcohol and other drugs. Dr Elizabeth Paton will outline Mindframe’s best practice principles and how to apply them in any public communication about these issues. 

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Joshua Cole, 3rd April 2023

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the April 2023 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Each month, our project team develops a series of 20 short radio segments designed to promote help-seeking behaviour and positive lifestyle choices, using interviews with service providers, as well as profiles of people who have successfully dealt with tough times in their lives.

Volunteering Through A Different Lens - CBAA Webinar April 2023

Joshua Cole, 3rd April 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

In this 90-minute presentation, Clint Bertenshaw, Senior Manager - Sector Development and Engagement, from The Centre for Volunteering will provide you with insights and pragmatic approaches to Review, Revise and Rethink volunteering and your volunteer programs.

Setting Your Spot Rate - CBAA Webinar March 2023

Joshua Cole, 24th March 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

In this webinar we will look at how to set up your sponsorship and explore: 

  • How to understand your market and audience 

  • How to determine your value proposition 

  • How to consider your competitors and the wider sector 

  • How to provide evidence of your impact 

  • How to build long-term relationships 

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Joshua Cole, 16th March 2023

Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster, is offering the Mike Thompson/Clare Atkinson internship for aspiring multimedia journalists. This paid internship is a unique opportunity for applicants to gain on-the-job training in DW's multimedia newsroom in Bonn, Germany, with the possibility of extension or freelance work.

Getting started with current affairs programming - CBAA Webinar 14 March 2023

Joshua Cole, 6th March 2023

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

Community radio listeners often tune in to hear local news and information. So how can stations without a newsroom or a team of journalists provide more current affairs content? Or how can an individual program maker get started with making this sort of content?   

Developing Brand Consistency - CBAA Webinar 7 Mar 2023

Joshua Cole, 6th March 2023

*Past webinar, click through to view presentation*

This 
webinar will explore the importance of developing and maintaining brand consistency and how this applies to community radio stations.