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hfriedlander, 5th July 2017

Research offers access to critical information in both station operations and governance. Knowing the listening interests of your audience leads to well informed programming, for example.

Learning for Purpose

hfriedlander, 27th June 2017

This July the Learning for Purpose initiative, through the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia will launch the largest research study ever on and for not-for-profit employees and volunteers working at all levels.

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enadmin, 8th February 2017

Community owned and run radio stations weave a rich history throughout their years on air.

Great idea

enadmin, 2nd February 2017

My Voice, My Ability, My Rights is just one of multiple shows at CHY FM 104.1 led by young people with disabilities.

Community radio inspiration

hfriedlander, 18th January 2017

What does your station have in store this year? Here are some ideas, as shared with us by station's in the sector!

CBAA Webinars

hfriedlander, 14th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*

Having cash reserves (money in the bank!) isn’t a not-for-profit no no. Rather, it protects your station from unexpected change, something that’s more frequent in an age of tightened purse strings and increasing need.

amclellan, 20th December 2016

Half a room of community broadcasters are about to celebrate a significant milestone. So how best to prepare and make the most of a station's archive and history?

CBAA Conference 2016

hfriedlander, 25th November 2016

Should your station register as a charity? The short answer is, yes.

Conference Workshop 2015

Helen Henry, 13th October 2016

The largest annual gathering of community broadcasters - the CBAA Conference - is coming up fast! 10-13 November in Melbourne.

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Helen Henry, 28th June 2016

​Radio Adelaide Chairman Iain Evans is excited to announce experienced radio and media identity Rob Popplestone as the new General Manager of Radio Adelaide.

Holly Ransom

Helen Henry, 18th May 2016

Holly Ransom will speak on leading positive change in community radio stations.

Helen Henry, 13th April 2016

RPH Australia, the peak body for the Radio Reading Network serving people with a print disability, has appointed its first Executive Officer since 2002 after a recruitment campaign that saw interest from Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 22nd March 2016

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
This webinar will assist individuals serving on the board of their community broadcasting station to ensure that all board members are unified in their purpose and understand their role.

Get data

jbisset, 8th March 2016

In 2015, the CBAA undertook a tender process for the National Listener Survey. We are pleased to advise that this process is now complete and provide you with some further information about how the survey will be administered in 2016.

Helen Henry, 1st February 2016

The Board of fine music community radio station 3MBS has announced Leone Knight as its next General Manager.

CBX November 2015 cover

Helen Henry, 18th November 2015

Inside this issue: music compilations in community radio, meet the program maker, how to run effective board meetings, community media and digital storytelling + more.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 12th October 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
This webinar provided information to assist community broadcasting board members and managers to understand dispute resolution best practice and how to implement processes and procedures at their station to resolve conflicts effectively and reduce their impact on the wider organisation.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 26th June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Running a board meeting at all can be difficult, let alone an effective one. Find out how you can turn your board meetings from drab and inefficient to lively, engaging and productive opportunities to engage with people who care deeply about your station.

Amy Moon

Helen Henry, 24th June 2015

Yesterday evening, the JOY 94.9 Board announced the appointment of Amy Moon as the station's new General Manager.