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cbaacomms, 1st June 2021

The CBAA's DRP coordinates and supports the establishment and delivery of community DAB+ digital radio services nationally, with over 55 full-time broadcast services currently operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin and Hobart. It is with the help of DRP Assistant Isabella and her determination, positive attitude and willingness to tackle anything that comes her way, that community digital radio is able to run smoothly nationwide. 

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Danny Chifley, 31st May 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the June 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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Danny Chifley, 27th May 2021

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.* 

Assisting board and management of stations in both attracting new volunteers and refining the roles and responsibilities of existing volunteers. 

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Danny Chifley, 20th May 2021

Congratulations to Bharathi Rajendran from 4EB and to all of the finalists of a brand new CBAA initiative for National Volunteer Week 2021

cbaacomms, 19th May 2021

The CBAA's Digital Radio Project (DRP) is a sector-wide community broadcasting initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government and managed by the CBAA. The CBAA's DRP coordinates and supports the establishment and delivery of community DAB+ digital radio services nationally, with over 55 full-time broadcast services currently operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin and Hobart, and other regional areas in planning stages. Emma Ramsay is a key figure in maintaining station and program data for digital services and providing training support to stations.

cbaacomms, 18th May 2021

The Australian Government recognises the invaluable role community radio has made throughout the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.

cbaacomms, 18th May 2021

The Community Broadcasting Sector Roundtable held a productive session on Tuesday, 20 April via Zoom

cbaacomms, 13th May 2021

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2021 (May 17-23), the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is pleased to announce the finalists of the inaugural Community Radio Volunteer of the Year- People's Choice Award.  

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Danny Chifley, 4th May 2021

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.* 

Cyber security management doesn’t have to be difficult - but it does require thought and planning.

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Danny Chifley, 1st May 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the May 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

cbaacomms, 20th April 2021

As Community Radio Network (CRN) Support Officer, Sharmaine liaises with stations and program makers to facilitate the sharing of some of the sector's best news, talk, music and entertainment programs- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

cbaacomms, 20th April 2021

Through Amrap, the CBAA offers services for signed and unsigned Australian musicians, major and independent record labels, music business enterprises, and all Australian community radio stations and program makers. One of the key figures ensuring that these relationships thrive is Amrap Manager Andrew Khedoori.

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hfriedlander, 7th April 2021

Get to know our Head of Strategy & Insights.

Danny Chifley, 1st April 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the April 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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hfriedlander, 31st March 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is thrilled to share that From the Embers—a podcast series recounting the experiences of communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires—was named as highly commended in the Podcasting category at Melbourne Press Club’s 2020 Quill Awards, announced at the annual ceremony on Friday, 26 March

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Danny Chifley, 26th March 2021

The CBAA would like to join the sector in marking the passing of George Zangalis who passed away on Thursday, 25 March.

Declan Kelly

hfriedlander, 24th March 2021

Many of you will know Declan from his time in the sector through his work with Joy 94.92XX FM3MBS and SYN Media in a variety of Management, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Account Management and Digital Content roles.

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Danny Chifley, 15th March 2021

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.*

Providing potential NFDS producers with all of the tools, tips and background information to ensure the best possible proposal submission.

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amclellan, 11th March 2021

The 2021 series is open for applications through April.