Applications for a new grant opportunity are now open to assist community broadcasting organisations to plan for the future.

As part of its review of its structure and governance, the CBF has now released a second discussion paper for feedback from the sector.

The CBF has published a consultation paper detailing a proposed new structure & governance model and is inviting comment and feedback on the proposed changes.

The CBAA has interviewed the Community Broadcasting Foundation's President, Peter Batchelor to find out more about the CBF Structure & Governance review - including the CBF's position on the recommendations provided, how stations can have their voices heard and when we can expect to see changes implemented.

From time to time the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) seeks independent assessments of its funding programs and the community broadcasting sector initiatives that it supports in order to determine whether they are meeting the sector’s needs appropriately and in an efficient and cost-effective way. Within its Strategic Plan for 2013-17 the Foundation determined that as an expression of its commitment to best practice it would itself undergo review.

Are you thinking about applying for an Indigenous Program grant?

The next webinar will be held on Wednesday 14 August and will focus on how to write content grants. Bryce Ives from the Community Broadcasting Foundation will talk about what is meant by new and innovative content and participants will have the chance to ask questions about project ideas you may be considering.

Student Xpress is a new eight-part current affairs series produced at Melbourne’s 3ZZZ, on the experiences of students living in Australia, particularly international students. To find out more the CBAA put a few questions to 3ZZZ Assistant Manager Jan Smith.