Community Broadcasting Foundation

18/08/2026

After six years on the Community Broadcasting Foundation Board, we farewell our Independent Board Director Patrick Keyzer and extend our heartfelt thanks for his valuable contributions to the community broadcasting sector and our organisation.

Patrick was instrumental in introducing Volunteer Cost Contributions for Community Broadcasting Foundation volunteers - helping to reduce financial barriers and make volunteering more accessible for all. He brought his legal expertise and thoughtful perspective to our Board conversations and our strategic planning.

Beyond the boardroom, Patrick was an enthusiastic supporter of local music and could be relied on to rally fellow Board members to catch his band, Runners and the Young, at a gig!

Thank you Patrick for your six years of commitment, insight and knowledge. We wish you all the best for what comes next – and look forward to seeing you around the sector, and perhaps at a gig or two!

17/08/2026

Speaking at the celebration for 5 years of CTV Plus - Channel 44 General Manager Lauren Hillman reflected on the rich history of community television in Australia.

"There are people in the room who've been part of community TV for decades.

People who built programs, trained volunteers, fought for the sector, kept stations on air, advocated to government, created new platforms, and sometimes found a way to make something happen when there was no obvious path forward.

There are people here today that represent the next generation of that story."

13/08/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 🔔

Applications are now open for the 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, an initiative from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and the Healing Foundation.

First Nations storytellers interested in applying are encouraged to start connecting with their local community broadcaster and exploring opportunities to collaborate.

Find out more here: cbf.org.au/stolen-generations-truth-telling-grants/

12/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone at C31 Melbourne and Geelong and Channel 44 for their celebration of 5 years for CTV Plus!

12/08/2026

How can community radio create space for more diverse and multicultural voices to tell their stories, and to connect with the broader community?

Hear from cultural communicator, bilingual storyteller and broadcaster Jimmy Li in this upcoming webinar, about how he put together community radio project ‘Her Quiet Strength' - giving migrant Chinese women in regional Victoria a platform to share their experiences of building a new life.

Jimmy will also share practical tips and insights for broadcasters wanting to create a similar media project of their own.

Register link below.

📍Multicultural Voices Australia Webinar - via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday 18 August 2026
4.00pm - 5.00pm (AEST)
Register below.

12/08/2026

Community Broadcasting Foundation is thrilled to welcome eight new Grant Assessors to our team!

Meet Beverly Gibbs, Briana Alexander, Dean Walker, Hemamalini Thamodarar, Jeremy Graham, Rafiq Copeland, Sarah Bailey and Thanigachalam Thamodarar.

Here’s what some of them had to say about becoming an assessor:

"I am really excited to see and learn about some of the great ideas that are being generated across the community broadcasting sector, and being able to use my analytical skills to help assess.” – Dean Walker, Sunbury Radio

"I look forward to the networking and learning opportunities that this role will make possible." – Beverley Gibbs, Radio Nambucca 2NVR 105.9FM

“Becoming an assessor will allow me to contribute to this sector in a meaningful way by helping ensure that funding is distributed fairly, thoughtfully, and with a strong understanding of community needs.” – Hemamalini Thamodarar, PBAFM 89.7

Interested in joining our Grant Assessor team? Learn more via link below.

10/08/2026

Shannan Dodson from The Healing Foundation reflects on the power of storytelling to impact better outcomes for the Stolen Generations and future generations.

10/08/2026

Another successful Grant Assessor Skills workshop with our Volunteer Manager Georgie!

We love supporting our volunteer Assessors to grow their skills and confidence.

Becoming a Community Broadcasting Foundation Grant Assessor is a great opportunity to build your skills in assessment and grant writing. Our Assessors receive induction, training, ongoing support and access to development opportunities - while playing an important role in supporting the community broadcasting sector.

Interested in becoming a Grant Assessor? Find out more and get involved - link below.

10/08/2026

Radio Skid Row is looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to help lead its annual fundraising campaign and build partnerships with local businesses and supporters. More info about the role via link below. Applications close 21 August 2026.

Application via link in bio ☝️

10/08/2026

Does your audience love a good grassroots sport story? Is your station looking for new local content to add to the grid?

New podcast series Pitch In is now available to add to your station’s programming.

Pitch In is an 8-part series hosted by comedian, actor and broadcaster Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann - shining a light on the communities, clubs and volunteers that keep community sports thriving.

Along with 8 ready-to-air episodes - community broadcasters can get support to arrange interviews on their program with Pitch In spokespeople and guests.

Air the complete series and apply for an administration payment for your station team.

Visit link below for more info and to download the Stakeholder pack for broadcasters.