First Nations Media Australia

26/08/2026

🌟 MEMBER SHOWCASE | CONVERGE 2026 🌟

At CONVERGE 2026, we’re proud to showcase the work of four of our incredible FNMA members — Indigenous Community Television (ICTV), 2TLP Ngarralinyi Radio, Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio and Ngaanyatjarra Media.

Each organisation will share the work they’re doing in their communities, giving everyone at CONVERGE an opportunity to hear directly from First Nations media organisations, learn more about the work happening across the sector and connect with the people behind it.

📺 Indigenous Community Television - ICTV — Alice Springs, NT
📻 2tlp 103.3 Ngarralinyi Radio Station — Taree, NSW
📻 Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio — Fitzroy Crossing, WA
🎙️ NG Media — Wingellina, WA

From television and radio broadcasting to media production, language, culture, community information and storytelling, our members are doing incredible work in communities across the country.

We’re looking forward to hearing from these four members, learning more about their work and sharing their stories at CONVERGE 2026. 🖤💛❤️

Meeting Together, Moving in One Direction.

25/08/2026

🚨🌴 2 WEEKS UNTIL CONVERGE 2026! 🌴🚨

In just two weeks, we’ll be gathering on Gimuy Country in Cairns for CONVERGE 2026 — and we’re officially SOLD OUT! 🎉🙌🏾

Three big days packed with big conversations, inspiring speakers, sector highlights and plenty of deadly moments.

👀 Big conversations, inspiring speakers and plenty more are in store!
🤝🏾 Time to yarn, connect and share
📻 Celebrating our sector, our stories and our voices
🏆 First Nations Media Awards Gala Dinner

We’ve got plenty more to share before we meet in Cairns, so stay tuned! 🔥🌴

2 weeks. 3 days. One sector. One direction.

20/08/2026

🎉🚨 SOLD OUT! CONVERGE 2026 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED 🚨🎉

That’s a wrap! All CONVERGE 2026 tickets are officially sold out! 🎟️🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who registered 🙌 We can’t wait to welcome delegates, speakers, members, partners and the wider First Nations media community to Cairns this September! 🌴🌏

18/08/2026

🎉 3 WEEKS TO GO TILL CONVERGE 2026! 🎉

We’re getting closer! In just three weeks, Cairns will be the place to be as First Nations media practitioners, creatives and leaders from across Australia come together for CONVERGE 2026. 🌴🙌

Three days to connect with colleagues, share ideas, learn from each other and celebrate the strength and diversity of First Nations media. 🤝

📍 Cairns, Queensland
📅 8–10 September 2026

🚨 Haven’t registered yet? Now’s the time!

Registrations close Tuesday 25 August 2026, unless sold out beforehand.

🔗 Register now:
https://au.entegy.events/converge26/Registration

We can’t wait to CONVERGE with you in Cairns! 🌴🙌

17/08/2026

🌟 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

We’re excited to announce our CONVERGE 2026 keynote speakers — Aunty Henrietta Marrie AM and John Paul Janke!

🎙️ Aunty Henrietta Marrie AM is a Gimuy Walubara Yidinji elder, Australian Research Council Fellow and Honorary Professor with the University of Queensland. She was the first Aboriginal Australian to serve with the United Nations Environment Programme, helping bridge traditional knowledge and international law.

🎤John Paul Janke is from Wuthathi Country on Eastern Cape York Peninsula and Mer (Murray) Island in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). He is the National Indigenous Affairs Editor at SBS and NITV and host of The Point, the channel’s flagship Indigenous news and current affairs program.

John Paul has also held a range of leadership roles across the sector, including as a member and Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, and continues to advocate for greater awareness and celebration of the rich histories and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

🌺 Join us at CONVERGE 2026 in Cairns for three days of inspiring conversations, connection, professional development and celebration of First Nations media.

🎟️ Register now and secure your place: https://au.entegy.events/staging/80afa8f3-cd59-4c26-aa07-1954574a204f/

We look forward to welcoming Aunty Henrietta and John Paul to CONVERGE 2026! 🙌

11/08/2026

🎉 1 MONTH TO GO TILL CONVERGE 2026 🎉

Three days of connection, learning, collaboration and celebration with First Nations media practitioners, creatives and leaders from across Australia. 🙌

🎙️ Inspiring speakers
🤝 Industry connections
📚 Workshops & professional development
🌏 First Nations Digital Inclusion Forum
🏆 First Nations Media Awards Gala Dinner

📍 Cairns, Queensland
📅 8–10 September 2026

🚨 Haven’t registered yet? Now’s the time!

Registrations close Tuesday 25 August 2026, unless sold out beforehand.

🔗 Register now: https://au.entegy.events/converge26/Registration

We can’t wait to see you in Cairns! 🌴🙌

10/08/2026

⚠️ Grant applications close tomorrow!

A reminder that Community Broadcasting Foundation Round 2 grants close tomorrow, Tuesday 11 August at 2.00pm AEST.

Grants available include:
📻 Content Grants
🎙️ Specialist Radio Programming Grants
💻 Development & Operations Grants

The Stolen Generations Truth Telling Grant is also open, with applications closing 1 September 2026 at 2.00pm AEST.

If you’re considering applying, don’t miss the deadline!

👉 See the CBF post below for more information and to apply.

⚠ Applications for Community Broadcasting Foundation Round 2 grants close tomorrow, Tuesday 11 August at 2.00pm (AEST).

For more information or to apply now, visit link below.

Grants available in Round 2 2026/27:
- Content grants
- Specialist Radio Programming grants
- Development & Operations grants
- Stolen Generation Truth Telling grants (applications close 1 September 2026 at 2.00pm AEST)

10/08/2026

📻 FNMA welcomes a significant commitment to First Nations radio

We welcome the Australian Government’s commitment to support First Nations radio broadcasters in cities without one, including Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart.

This is an important step towards strengthening First Nations broadcasting and ensuring more communities can hear First Nations voices, stories, culture and perspectives.

We look forward to working with government and our members to ensure this commitment delivers sustainable, long-term opportunities for First Nations media.

👉 Read more: https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wells/media-release/making-australian-radio-and-tv-more-sustainable-and-accessible

The Albanese Government is delivering better access for Australians to local TV and radio content while ensuring the sustainabilit

06/08/2026

📣 Job Opportunity with PY Media - Radio 5NPY 📣

PY Media is growing and is looking for a passionate and motivated person to join their team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to support media, broadcasting and digital projects across the APY Lands while working alongside Anangu communities.

If you're looking for your next role in First Nations media, check out the opportunity below and apply via SEEK.

Supporting Anangu to develop media skills, helping rebuild PY Media across the APY Lands. This job is equal parts film, radio and education.

05/08/2026

🤝 Great to catch up with the team at 2tlp 103.3 Ngarralinyi Radio Station yesterday! Thanks for the warm welcome and for sharing the amazing work you're doing in the community. Looking forward to continuing to work together and seeing you again at CONVERGE 2026! 🎉

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming Corrine and Wally from First Nations Media Australia to Biripi Country🫶🏽

We spent the day sitting down together, sharing ideas, talking about the future, and enjoying lunch together. It was a fantastic day, and we left feeling inspired and even more excited about what’s ahead for Ngarralinyi Radio.

Through the toughest 6 years we’ve faced, throughout that entire journey, First Nations Media Australia never stopped standing beside us.

They believed in our vision, advocated for our station, fought for us behind the scenes, and made sure our voice was heard. When things were difficult, they were always in our corner.

Support like that is something you never forget.

As we continue to grow, build, and create new opportunities, we haven’t walked this journey alone. The encouragement, guidance and belief shown by First Nations Media Australia has helped us continue chasing our dreams and building something truly special.

To Corrine, Wally, and Mikayla at First Nations Media Australia - thank you.

Your support over the years has meant more than words can express🤎