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Annual Repor t 2008/2009
Australian Community Broadcasting Sector - Snapshot 2009
Growing national audience reach & regional, rural & remote presence:
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27% of Australians aged 15+ (4.5 million) listen to community radio in a typical week. An estimated
monthly national radio audience reach of more than 9.5 million (57% of Australians aged 15+) and national
television audience reach of 3.7 million.
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Over 70% of long-term licensed stations are located in rural, regional and remote areas.
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Over 165,000 Australians financially support free-to-air community radio services as subscribers, members
or donors.
Volunteer driven:
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Over 23,000 volunteer broadcasters and 900 support staff, 20% of volunteers are under 26 years of age
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Contributing an estimated $232 million p.a. in the value of volunteer work hours.
Training focused:
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Over 8,000 people receive training each year - 7,560 people at community radio stations and over 500
people at community television stations.
Contributing over $300m. per annum to the Australian economy:
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With a turnover of over $85m.9 and the economic value of its volunteer effort estimated at $232m. per
annum the community broadcasting sector makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy.
Largest independent media sector:
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528 licensed independent community owned and operated broadcasting services in total;
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350 radio & television services with long-term licences; and
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95 radio & television services with temporary licences.
Most diverse media sector:
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131 radio stations (including 7 dedicated Ethnic stations) producing 2,027 hours of Ethnic community
broadcasting each week. 4000 volunteer broadcasters from 125 distinct cultural groups broadcasting in
97 languages.
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109 stations (including 20 dedicated Indigenous community radio stations) producing 1,411 hours of
Indigenous programming each week together with 80 Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services (RIBS).
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33 stations including 15 dedicated RPH stations over 1800 volunteers produce 1594 hours per week of
RPH programming for people with a print disability.
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198 stations (including 35 full-time Religious radio stations) broadcasting 3,704 hours of religious
programs per week.
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Stations with a focus on Youth, Senior Citizens, Arts, Fine music, Australian music and other specialist
interests.
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3 satellite-based program distribution services - General, Indigenous and RPH
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2 national news services – Indigenous (NINS) and General (NRN)
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Community Television services in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, & Lismore and within
78 remote Indigenous communities.
1Community Radio National Listener Survey’ McNair Ingenuity Research, Sydney, July 2008.
2‘Community Radio National Listener Survey’ McNair Ingenuity Research, Sydney, July 2008 for radio and OzTam
Community Television cumulative audience reach 8am -12 midnight, August 2006 for television
3Community Broadcasting Database – Survey of the community radio sector 2007-08, CBAA, Sydney, November 2009 at
page 19-20 shows that in that year there were 117,748 current subscribers or members and 47,869 donors. soon to be
published at www.cbonline.org.au
4Ibid at p.14 - 19,858 community radio volunteers. There are also over 3,000 volunteers in the community television sector
and at community radio and television stations with temporary licences.
5Forde, Meadows and Foxwell 2002 study, ‘culture, community, community – the Australian radio sector’ established the
average weekly community radio volunteer time commitment as ten hours. This estimate is based on median weekly
earnings of $740 as outlined in the Australian Bureau of Statistics Ausstats data series 6310.0 published in August 2006.
An hourly rate of $19.47 for an average of ten hours per week, for 23,000 volunteers, yields a figure of $232,861,200 per
annum. Use of the median measure produces a conservative estimate given that the average full-time adult ordinary time
earnings per week (private and public sectors) as given in ABS Ausstats 6302.0 of May 2008 was $1,132.20.
6Community Broadcasting Database – Survey of the community radio sector 2007-08, CBAA, Sydney, November 2009
at p.31.
7Ibid at p.12.
8Based on $70m. radio sector annual turnover (CBD 2007-08 at p.30) plus 5m. annual turnover from the community
television sector and over $10m. for the CBF and community broadcasting sector peak sector organisations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Report About the Community Broadcasting Foundation CBF Structure
CBF Board
Advisory Committees
Administrative Committees CBF Secretariat Allocation of Grants Graph 2008/09
Ethnic Grants 2008/09 General Grants 2008/09
Transmission Support Grants 2008/09
Indigenous Grants 2008/09
RPH (Radio for the Print Handicapped) Grants 2008/09
AMRAP (Australian Music Radio Airplay Project) Grants 2008/09
CBOnline Grants 2008/09
Digital Delivery Network (DDN) Grants 2008/09
Satellite Equipment Grants 2008/09
Online Development Grants 2008/09
Satellite Services 2008/09
Training Grants 2008/09
Digital Radio 2008/09
Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement Project
Financial Statements and Reports for the year ended 30 June 2009
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Published in November 2009 by:
Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd
Street: Ground Floor, 144 George Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Postal: PO Box 1354, Collingwood VIC 3066
ABN:
49 008 590 403
Telephone: (03) 9419 8055
Fax: (03) 9419 8352
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cbf.com.au
Cover Images.
Front page: External view of Yungngora RIBS building, WA - courtesy by PAKAM.
Back page: Mary Smith & Ian Erbacher from Alpine Radio; Karla Hart broadcasting at the launch of Noongar Radio in
Perth - photo: De'sire' Mallet; Dean & Adam from 6PRK; Mt Gordon antenna for Marysville & Buxton affected by
fire - photo: Peter Weeks, President at 3UGE; Saritah & Damian Smith at 6RTR; 8EAR transmitter image; Majella
Heraghty at 4EB; Life FM’s Mount Lofty transmitter & antenna - photo: Andrew Story; 3CR Shiralee Hood (far right)
singer Ruby Hunter (centre top) and Djiva band members Jessie Lloyd (centre bottom), a Murri from North Queensland
and Della Rae Morrison (far left), a Noongar of the South West of Western Australia - photo: Steph Riddell; Ruth Ashe
CBF Director; Lena Toepan Cooley, broadcaster at 4EB; Randel Ross & Rod Chapmen at Rhema FM; RPH presenters
at 2MCE from left: Lee Schwerdtfeger (sitting down), Diane Jensen, Bev Blaauw, Gillian McKenzie & Peter Cresswell;
Erin Marsh at Hope FM; Craig Twitt & Jo Curtin from CBF; TEABBA, IRRR project equipment delivered in 2008; 2MCE
Homepage; Jeremy Whiskey from Iwantya community at Umuwa Studio - PY Media; 3ZZZ presenters, from left: Karim
Degal, Wesa Chan & Dr Dave Yoong; Andrew Story at Life FM - photo: Tony Shape.
The CBF is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Broadband, Communications and the
Digital Economy & the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
I am pleased to present the Annual Report for
2008/09. To begin, I would like to express the
Board’s appreciation to Jim Remedio who retired
as a Director of the Foundation at the conclusion of
his term on 30 June. Jim has made an outstanding
contribution to the work of the Foundation at both
committee and Board level over many years, having
joined the CBF as a member of the then Aboriginal
Grants Advisory Committee in 1997. Jim’s most
recent association with the CBF came about as a
result of the Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement
(IRRR) Project. He chaired the IRRR Grants Advisory
Committee and held portfolio responsibility for
the project as a CBF Director. The depth of Jim’s
experience in Indigenous media and his practical
knowledge of the remote Indigenous radio sector
ensured that the project was kept on track and within
budget. During his time with the Foundation Jim was
a passionate advocate for Indigenous broadcasting.
We will miss his insight, his commitment and his wry
sense of humour.
I also wish to welcome Meagan Loader to the
Foundation as the Director with portfolio responsibility
for the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project
(Amrap). As such she chairs the Foundation’s
Australian Music Grants Advisory Committee. Megan
has a strong background in Youth Arts and the music
industry and is currently the Station Director of
Sydney’s youth music station 2FBi.
Funding levels
In 2008/09 the Foundation secured $9.6m. in funding
support for the community broadcasting sector from
the Australian Government via the Department
of Broadband, Communications and the Digital
Economy (DBCDE) and the Department of the
Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA).
Of this amount, $4m. was provided in core (annual
recurrent) funding to support Ethnic, Indigenous,
RPH, general community broadcasting and CBF
operations. $1.8m. was provided as targeted funding
for ethnic community broadcasting, CBOnline Project
initiatives, and support of the Community Radio
Network (CRN) satellite service. $1.6m. was provided
as Transmission support funding, $0.6m. was
received for the National Training Fund, $0.6m. for the
conduct of the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project
and $100,000 was provided for technical planning
and policy work associated with the implementation
of Digital Radio. The CBF also received additional
funding of $0.8m. from DEWHA’s Indigenous
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figures given are exclusive of GST
Broadcasting Program for the IRRR Project.
With interest earned, returned grants and funds
carried forward, a total of $9.8m.was allocated in
support of community broadcasting. Recurrent
funding levels remained unchanged in 2008/09 other
than through the addition of digital radio funding and
indexation of some, but not all, funding allocations to
offset the effects of inflation.
Funding processes
In 2008/09 our operations involved meetings by the
Board, nine grants advisory committees and one
project advisory committee. The Foundation remains
very strongly volunteer-driven. Over 30 individuals
served on the CBF Board and advisory committees
during the year. Their work involved assessment
of many hundreds of funding applications resulting
in over 600 grants providing support to over 1000
community broadcasting organisations and program
production groups.
Funding outcomes – the National Training
Program
While the sector’s funding submission within the
Federal Budget process sought additional ongoing
funding of $14 million to strengthen the sector across
key areas of need, our only success was in the area
of Training. An internal Departmental review of the
National Training Program was conducted in late
2008, after which funding of $2.4 m. over the next four
years was confirmed in the 2009/10 Federal Budget.
The Foundation welcomes this further funding
commitment, recognising the strong and continuing
role that the community broadcasting sector plays as
a training ground in broadcast and management skills,
media and digital literacy for the broader community
and as the gateway training provider for the national
and community broadcasting sectors. This year saw
the completion of a comprehensive set of dedicated
management training resources for the community
radio sector for the first time. They are an impressive
distillation of sector experience that will form an
important guide not only in the formal accredited
training process but as a reference for all stations.
Congratulations are due to the individuals and training
organisations who contributed to this process and
the National Training Secretariat under the able
management of Nicola Joseph for overseeing its
completion. Training resource development continues
in the Indigenous and RPH areas, while a complete
review of broadcast skills training materials has also
commenced.
I was recently able to view the headline results from
the latest CBD industry survey which shows that both
training generally and accredited training in particular,
have experienced considerable growth in recent years.
The NTP has been the major catalyst for that change.
Amrap
In this first year of the renewed four-year funding
commitment the revitalisation of Amrap has proceeded
in leaps and bounds. The CBAA’s project management
team under Amrap Manager, Chris Johnson, has
upgraded the project’s website and database and
employed new technology to improve the efficiency
of its music distribution services with added utility
and benefit to both the music industry and our
broadcasters.
Anyone interested in the development of contemporary
Australian music should visit www.amrap.org.au to
see how the project is building stronger links between
community radio and contemporary Australian
musicians.
Digital Radio Project
Free-to-air digital radio commenced in Australia
recently with commercial and national services
beginning in the five mainland state capitals.
Community radio services will follow in 2010 due to
the commitment of $11.2m. over three years for this
purpose in the 2009/10 Federal Budget. Funding had
originally been promised a year earlier. While the
delay has caused considerable logistical challenges in
integrating our services into the common transmission
infrastructure required by DAB+ technology we have
also been able to benefit from the experience of the
wider industry undertaking the implementation of this
new platform.
During 2008/09 the Department provided an amount of
$100,000 to allow technical planning and policy work
to continue. These resources kept us at the table in
industry preparations and assisted the representation
of community broadcasting sector interests in the
many complex negotiations and arrangements
arising from the implementation of the Digital Radio
legislation. The CBAA has coordinated the sector’s
digital radio planning process in recent years and in
late June the Foundation contracted with the CBAA
to manage the implementation phase of the Digital
Radio Project. Purchase of service multiplex and
station-end equipment is underway as is negotiation
for the establishment of an Internet Protocol (IP) based
content contribution network.
As the implementation process proceeds the sector
will need to come to grips with a critical issue – scarcity
of spectrum. The Digital Radio legislation imposed
an inequitable distribution of capacity between the
national and commercial sectors on one hand and the
community sector on the other. All eligible community
stations in each city (up to nine services) must
collectively share the same allocation of spectrum
on each multiplex equivalent to that allocated to two
commercial services. Equal division of this allocation
in some cities would lead to broadcast quality inferior to
current FM services. In digital radio quality is all about
‘bit-rate’ and in some locations there just isn’t enough.
Curiously the current digital radio framework also
results in there being levels of excess capacity on each
multiplex shared by the commercial and community
sectors. Some of this capacity may be used for the
Electronic Program Guide required to inform listeners
in text form of the program content being broadcast.
The remainder could be utilised to address community
radio capacity issues but under current provisions is
more likely to be auctioned to the highest bidder - a
process in which our resource-poor sector is unlikely to
be successful. Up to thirty-seven stations will establish
new digital free-to-air community radio services
beginning in March or April of 2010.
There have been some tense times and considerable
pressure as the sector has moved through the Digital
Radio process to date. Thanks are due to the sector
representatives on the working group of the CBAA’s
Digital Radio Consultative Group (DRCG) and in
particular to its chair, Kath Letch, and the sector’s
Technical Consultant, David Sice, for successfully
charting our course through difficult and challenging
territory.
Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement Project
The Foundation has been administering the $3.3m.
Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement Project (IRRR)
since May 2007. The project has been undertaken in
consultation and cooperation with the peak Indigenous
Media bodies, IRCA and AICA, and the Remote
Indigenous Media Organisations (RIMOs) – PAKAM;
NG Media; PAW (Walpiri) Media; PY Media; QRAMAC;
CAAMA; TEABBA; and TSIMA. The purpose of
the IRRR Project is to improve the technical quality
and level of service provided by replacing obsolete
radio equipment at 75 RIBS (Remote Indigenous
Broadcasting Services) with community radio licences.
In most cases the Project is substantially re-fitting
each RIBS studio with a new console, microphones
and speakers, providing a studio computer with
audio editing, music storage and radio automation
software, and a codec to allow networking and
exchange of programs between the RIBS in each
region. The ability to produce local programming,
both audio and video, is of vital importance to remote
Indigenous communities for information dissemination,
entertainment and cultural retention.
By early 2009 it was apparent that through good
management and savings from central equipment
purchasing there would be a significant amount of
funds – around $0.5m. in hand at the conclusion
of the project. With IRCA and AICA support the
Foundation secured DEWHA agreement to extend
the project and use these funds to assist RIBS with
temporary community broadcasting licences. This
second phase of the IRRR project will assist a further
group of remote Indigenous communities to establish
local radio services. The project is now expected to
conclude by December 2010.
Independent Project reviews
From time to time the CBF seeks independent
assessments of publicly-funded community
broadcasting sector initiatives in order to determine
whether they are meeting the sector’s needs
appropriately and in an efficient and cost-effective
way. Following a public tender process in April the
Foundation chose Melbourne firm Portable Content to
conduct an assessment of the value to the community
broadcasting sector of the CBOnline Project initiatives
and the sector’s program & data distribution platforms.
The CBOnline Project Initiatives and Distributive
Platforms Review Report was recently completed and
has been circulated to peak sector organisations for
comment prior to publication. The Foundation will
consider its recommendations and how they might
influence the further development of the CBOnline
Project and the sector’s future investment in satellite,
IP and online distributive technologies.
In coming months the Foundation will also be putting
a review of the National Training Program to public
tender.
Research Initiatives
CBF funding assisted conduct of the fifth community
radio industry survey known as the Community
Broadcasting Database (CBD) in May of this year.
Completed online via the CBOnline website, the CBD
provides a broad range of performance information
on the community radio sector. Almost 250 stations
participated. The survey has been conducted
biennially since 2005 and the results are expected
to be published in November. The last four surveys
have employed the same methodology allowing
accurate analysis of industry trends. The CBD is
now a significant resource. It is of particular value
to the Foundation in its reports to funding providers
and plays a critical role in the substantiation of sector
needs and priorities within sector representations to
government for increased support.
The biennial counterpart to the CBD survey,
conducted in alternate years, is the Community
Radio National Listener Survey commissioned
from McNair Ingenuity Research – a well respected
provider of media industry research. The last survey
was published in July 2008. It established that the
national audience reach for community radio had
grown significantly – by 20% since 2004. Twentyseven percent of Australians over the age of fifteen,
over 4.5 million, listen to community radio in an
average week for almost 8 hours. Around 9.5 million
Australians are occasional listeners and 716,000
people listen exclusively to community radio rather
than commercial or national services. The research
shows that only 71% of Australians are aware of
community radio. So we cannot rest on our laurels
- there is further work to do in making all Australians
aware of the benefits that accessible, participatory
community media can provide. The full National
Listener Survey report is available at
www.cbonline.org.au
What emerges from consideration of the industry
research is that community broadcasting in Australia
is a massive and complex media sector. There are
now well over 450 not-for-profit community owned
and operated community broadcasting organisations
supporting around 530 community radio and
television services. Over 23,000 volunteers put their
time, energy and talent into those services.
They are assisted by over 900 staff. We are
Australia’s largest media literacy workshop offering
training and facilities to more than 7,500 people
each year; and we are the nation’s largest language
laboratory broadcasting in over 100 languages and
providing a community connection to hundreds
of migrant and refugee communities. Community
broadcasting provides specialist programming for
Ethnic, Indigenous and print disabled communities,
religious groups, educational purposes, Youth
and Mature Age groups, and Australian, Specialist
and Fine Music lovers. It is an extraordinary social
contribution, and all the more so for having developed
from grass roots initiatives within communities
themselves.
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External Review
In April an external review of the Foundation was
conducted by McGrathNicol consultants at the request
of the DBCDE. The review was a requirement of
the Department’s commitment to better practice and
focussed on the grant allocation process and related
monitoring and reporting arrangements.
The McGrathNicol report was completed in May
and while largely positive, it made a number of
recommendations as to how the Foundation can
improve its grant processes. These recommendations
are under consideration by the CBF Board and will be
addressed in the coming year.
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Looking ahead
The Foundation completed a strategic planning
cycle in 2008 and earlier this year published its new
strategic plan for the 2009-12 period. The full plan is
available from the CBF website however its thrust is
expressed in the following five key objectives:
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Develop and maintain efficient, impartial, fair and equitable grant processes.
Increase funding levels and diversify funding
sources.
Raise the sector’s public profile and in particular improve key funding decision-makers’ awareness
and appreciation of community media.
Maintain and improve CBF operational
effectiveness and efficiency.
Remain responsive to new challenges
& opportunities.
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Implementation of recommendations from
the McGrathNicol Report that will improve the
Foundation’s grant processes;
Commissioning via public tender an independent
review of the National Training Program;
Consideration of the “CBOnline Project Initiatives
and Distributive Platforms Review” report and
peak sector body response to its findings; and
Monitoring the progress of the Digital Radio
Project and the establishment of the first free-toair digital community radio services.
Digital broadcasting is necessarily the major focus
of the community television sector. There is fervent
hope and a strong expectation that the spectrum
allocation issues that have precluded CTV access to
digital broadcasting will finally be resolved. As more
than half of Australian households now have Digital TV
access, the continued delay for CTV presents a real
and present threat to the sector’s viability. Fortunately
there are some recent indications that a solution can
be found.
In closing may I again express my appreciation to
the representatives of the peak sector organisations
for their advice and cooperation throughout the year
and also to the staff of the National and Community
Broadcasting section of the DBCDE and the
Indigenous Broadcasting section of the DEWHA for
their assistance and support. I also wish to thank all
of the volunteers who have given so freely of their time
and expertise serving on the Foundation’s Advisory
Committees and Board, and to the Secretariat staff for
their professionalism and dedication.
In 2009/10 some of the ways that the Foundation will
work toward those objectives are:
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Continuing to work with the peak sector
representative organisations through the
sector’s Funding Strategy Group to address
sector funding priorities. A funding submission
outlining a five-year development plan for the
community broadcasting sector was recently sent
to Minister Conroy for consideration as a new
policy proposal within the context of the 2010/11
Budget cycle. The FSG will pursue support for
the sector’s funding submission through meetings
with key politicians in coming months;
John Martin
President
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION
The Community Broadcasting Foundation is an
independent non-profit funding agency that solicits
and distributes funds for the maintenance and
development of community broadcasting in Australia
including specialist services for ethnic, Indigenous and
Radio for the Print Handicapped audiences.
The Foundation’s values affirm the principles of
access, diversity, independence, innovation and
localism, and the commitment to social justice that
underpin the community broadcasting sector’s
philosophy and operation.
Our vision is to assist the community broadcasting
sector to reach its full potential as a well-resourced,
independent, diverse, vibrant and accessible
Australian media sector.
Consultation & Independence
The CBF promotes an open dialogue with
stakeholders within the sector and with government
whilst maintaining the independence that is an
essential requirement of providing a fair, equitable and
transparent grants process. By drawing membership
of its advisory committees from the community
broadcasting sector the Foundation is able to
incorporate peer group involvement in the conduct of
its grants processes and monitoring of sector projects.
Policy & Research
The CBF is actively engaged in funding policy
formulation and debate on various issues concerning
the development of Australian community
broadcasting. The Foundation works closely with
peak sector organisations to inform and influence key
decision-makers to support the further development of
community broadcasting.
CBF Administrative Costs
In 2008/09 total CBF administrative costs were
$669,057 being: $615,074 secretariat expenses,
$8,328 depreciation and $45,655 for advisory
committee expenses. Total program costs
(administrative costs plus grants and projects paid
and committed and uncommitted funds) were
$10,483,639. Total administrative costs make
up 6.3% of total program costs. Desk research
on similar organisations shows administrative to
program cost ratios are typically above 9%. Of the
total administrative costs $257,028 was drawn from
the core funding allocation for general community
broadcasting with the remainder funded from a
6.1% administrative levy on sector project funds,
accumulated interest and company reserves.
Summary of Funding Received
In 2008/09 the Foundation received a total of
$9.608m. in funding from the Australian Government
principally through DBCDE being:
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$4,077,000 for core funding;
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$1,830,000 for targeted funding;
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$1,601,119 for transmission support funding;
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$600,000 for the National Training Project;
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$600,000 for the Australian Music Radio Airplay
Project (Amrap);
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$100,000 for digital radio implementation;
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$800,000 for the IRRR Project.
Summary of Funds Allocated
In addition to funding received in the current year, the
CBF earned interest on monies held, and reallocated
additional funds from returned grants and unexpended
project funds carried forward from previous years.
In total $9,815,249 was allocated or committed as
grants or other expenditure in support of community
broadcasting not including CBF administrative costs.
In 2008/09 the CBF made 606 grants totalling
$9,463,263 to 238 grantees providing support for
1,036 community broadcasting organisations and
program production groups.
Grants
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$2,896,564 for ethnic community broadcasting;
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$1,139,093 for general community broadcasting;
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$745,021 for Indigenous community broadcasting;
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$332,125 for community broadcasting for people
with a print disability;
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$1,523,472 for transmission support;
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$470,883 for CBOnline grants;
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$853,759 for accredited training;
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$528,504 for Australian music activities;
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$853,877 for IRRR grants;
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$100,000 to the CBAA for expenses related to the
digital radio implementation process;
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$19,965 for other grants.
Other Expenditure
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$78,190 for Community Radio satellite services
and DDN data channel;
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$54,138 for the IRRR project costs;
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$30,000 for Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Project;
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$40,000 for CBOnline Project evaluation;
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$40,000 for National Training Project evaluation;
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$109,658 unallocated grant and project
commitments;
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$45,655 for grants advisory committee expenses,
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$623,402 for CBF operations (including
depreciation).
CBF STRUCTURE
CBF Board
The CBF Board is responsible for the governance,
operation and strategic development of the
Foundation.
The position of President is nominated by the Board of
the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
(CBAA). The position of Vice-President is nominated
by the CBF Board.
CBF Grants Advisory Committees perform an
independent advisory role in grant disbursement and
the formulation of funding policy. Each Grants Advisory
Committee (GAC) has a representative on the CBF
Board of Directors. GAC members are nominated by
the relevant peak organisation within the community
broadcasting sector. For more information see
Advisory Committees (page 8).
At its discretion the Board may appoint further
directors with particular knowledge or expertise of
value to the Foundation. In recent years additional
directors have overseen grant processes related to
sector-wide projects.
Board members of the CBF in 2008/09 were:
John Martin, President
John Martin has extensive experience in broadcasting,
including video access centres, SBS radio, community
radio stations 2MCE and 2SER, and satellite
narrowcasting. John is currently the General Manager
of Television Oceania.
Alexander Marinos OAM, Vice-President
Lex Marinos is a freelance actor, director and
broadcaster, as well as coordinator of major events
and festivals. He has worked extensively within the
community sector and across all levels of the
entertainment industry.
Juliet Fox, Treasurer & Member –
General Grants Advisory Committee
Juliet Fox is the Program Manager at 3CR Community
Radio. She previously worked as 3CR’s Current
Affairs worker, is the founder of community radio’s
environment show Earthmatters and spent a year
facilitating community radio in East Timor.
Geoffrey Payne, Chair – RPH Grants Advisory
Committee
Geoff Payne is Director of Library Corporate and
Financial Services at La Trobe University. From
1997 to 2003, he was Vision Australia Foundation’s
General Manager Information Services. Geoff is a past
Treasurer of RPH Australia.
Ruth Ashe, Chair – Training Grants Advisory
Committee
Ruth Ashe has had a distinguished career in the
Department of Communications, Information
Technology and the Arts where she was Director of the
Community Broadcasting section.
Meagan Loader, Chair – Amrap Grants Advisory
Committee (appointed September 2008)
Meagan Loader is the Station Director at Sydney's
youth music station 2FBi, overseeing its online and
on-air programming and content. Meagan has also
worked for the ABC's Triple J, project managed the
start-up of Indent for Music NSW, the CBAA, the AIR as
well as on the Noise & LOUD youth arts festivals for the
Australia Council.
Seraphim Slade, Member – Indigenous Grants
Advisory Committee
Seraphim Slade has been extensively involved
with Indigenous journalism in print media and
broadcasting. He is a Board member of the Southern
Tableland Indigenous Cultural Association and
broadcasts a weekly program on 2YAS. He is the
Radio Representative on the Board of the Australian
Indigenous Communications Association.
Jim Remedio, Chair – IRRR Grants Advisory
Committee (retired June 2009)
Jim Remedio has had a long involvement in Indigenous
broadcasting as a broadcaster with Bendigo Aboriginal
Transmissions, Manager at Radio Larrakia in Darwin
and as a community media consultant. He is Chair of
the Australian Indigenous Communications Association
and is currently the Station Manager at CAAMA’s
8KIN-FM in Alice Springs.
Heinrich Stefanik OAM, Chair – Ethnic Grants
Advisory Committee
Heinrich Stefanik came to community broadcasting
because he believes that Australia’s deliberate fostering
of linguistic diversity is not only part of a fair go for
cultural minorities, but also an important resource for
the whole nation in the context of globalisation.
He became involved in ethnic broadcasting in 1975.
Today he is part of the German language radio team
on 1CMS in Canberra. He has served on a number
of national bodies including FECCA and the NEMBC.
He works as a freelance consultant on language and
technology issues.
The CBF Board of Directors is advised by a
number of volunteer committees that make grant
recommendations and provide expert advice.
Advisory Committees
Grants Advisory Committees
The Foundation’s structure enables peer group
involvement in the grants process through a range
of Grants Advisory Committees (GACs).
Ethnic Grants Advisory Committee (EGAC)
Dr Heinrich Stefanik OAM (Chair)
Mr Inoke Fotu Hu’akau
Ms Luchi Santer
Mr Darce Cassidy (alternate member)
GACs assess applications, review funding
categories, grant guidelines and criteria, monitor
grant acquittal rates and provide policy advice and
grants recommendations to the CBF Board.
GACs are informed by the views of relevant
key stakeholders communicated through sector
representative organisations and more directly
through consultation with community broadcasters
at those organisations’ annual conferences.
The Foundation has four original ‘core’ GACs
– GGAC, IGAC, EGAC and RPHGAC. They were
supplemented this year by sector project-related
GACs such as AMGAC, TGAC, OGAC, IRRRGAC,
and DRGAC. Sector project GAC membership is
determined by the CBF Board according to the
needs of the project. Such GACs are chaired by a
CBF Board member.
Each GAC nominates a representative to the
CBF Board or has a CBF Board member as its
chairperson. Core GAC members are nominated
by the relevant peak organisation within the
community broadcasting sector: the Australian
Indigenous Communications Association (AICA);
Indigenous Remote Communications Association
(IRCA); Community Broadcasting Association of
Australia (CBAA); National Ethnic and Multicultural
Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC); and the Australian
Council for Radio for the Print Handicapped - RPH
Australia.
GAC nominees are typically community
broadcasters with considerable expertise in the
relevant funding area.
GAC members are appointed by the CBF Board
to perform an independent advisory role in grants
disbursement and the formulation of funding policy.
Grants Advisory Committees generally meet at least
twice a year to consider grant applications and to
make recommendations on the allocation of grants
and the development of funding criteria.
In 2008/09 there were nine Grants Advisory
Committees:
Ethnic Grants Advisory Committee (EGAC)
Pictured from left: Darce Cassidy, Luchi Santer,
Heinrich Stefanik and Inoke Fotu Hu'akau.
General Grants Advisory Committee (GGAC)
Ms Michele Bawden, (Chair; retired September
2008)
Ms Juliet Fox
Mr Terry Mather
Ms Maureen O’Keeffe (Chair from October 2008)
Ms Melanie Page (appointed November 2008)
Mr Bob Rau
General Grants Advisory Committee (GGAC)
Pictured from left: Juliet Fox, Terry Mather, Maureen
O'Keeffe, Melanie Page and Bob Rau.
Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement Grants
Advisory Committee (IRRRGAC)
Mr Jim Remedio (Chair)
Ms Ella Geia
Ms Annette Victor
Rev Seraphim Slade (appointed as an alternate
member from October 2008)
IRRRGAC was responsible for assessing grants
applications, developing policy for and monitoring
the progress of the IRRR Project. It completed its
role in June 2009. Responsibility for Phase Two of
the project and was transferred to the Indigenous
Grants Advisory Committee.
Indigenous Grants Advisory Committee (IGAC)
Mr Lloyd Wyles (Chair)
Mr Nelson Conboy (appointed December 2008)
Ms Annie Lui (retired November 2008)
Mr Dean Hodgson (alternate member)
Mr Greg McKellar (alternate member) (retired
November 2008)
Rev Seraphim Slade
Digital Radio Grants Advisory Committee
(DRGAC)
Mr John Martin (Chair)
Mr Lex Marinos
Ms Juliet Fox
Australian Music Grants Advisory Committee
(AMGAC)
Ms Meagan Loader (Chair) (appointed September
2008)
Ms Meg Butler (appointed August 2008)
Ms Agnes Donovan (appointed August 2008)
Mr Henk de Weerd (appointed August 2008)
Mr Neil Rogers (appointed August 2008)
Indigenous Grants Advisory Committee (IGAC) with
2LND Station Manager Brad Cook (centre)
Pictured from left: Lloyd Wyles, Nelson Conboy, Brad
Cook, Dean Hodgson and Seraphim Slade.
RPH Grants Advisory Committee (RPHGAC)
Mr Hans Reimer (Chair)
Mr Geoff Payne
Ms Helen Backshell
Mr Bob Hargreaves
Training Grants Advisory Committee (TGAC)
Ms Ruth Ashe (Chair)
Mr Nelson Conboy (appointed February 2009)
Ms Rachel Maher (appointed December 2008)
Ms Indira Narayan
Ms Maureen O’Keeffe (member to November 2008,
then alternate for Ms Maher from December 2008)
Ms Kerry Reiter-Lynch
Ms Theresa Remedio (appointed July 2008, retired
December 2008)
Australian Music Grants Advisory Committee (AMGAC)
Pictured from left: Meagan Loader, Meg Butler, Neil
Rogers and Henk de Weerd. Not pictured: Agnes
Donovan.
Online Grants Advisory Committee (OGAC)
Mr Lex Marinos OAM (Chair)
Ms Juliet Fox (retired December 2008)
Mr Stephen Jolley
Ms Melanie Page (appointed December 2008)
Mr Seraphim Slade
Dr Heinrich Stefanik OAM
Mr Inoke Hu’akau (alternate for Heinrich Stefanik)
Mr Terry Mather (alternate for Melanie Page,
appointed December 2008)
The CBF acknowledges with appreciation the
invaluable contribution that CBF committee
members make to the work of the Foundation.
Administrative Committees
The CBF operates a number of administrative
committees that deal with various aspects of the
Foundation’s work as needed.
Training Grants Advisory Committee (TGAC)
Pictured from left: Nelson Conboy, Ruth Ashe, Kerry
Reiter-Lynch and Rachel Maher.
Not pictured: Indira Narayan; Theresa Remedio;
Maureen O'Keeffe.
CBF Secretariat
Based in Melbourne, the Secretariat runs the
Foundation’s day-to-day operations. CBF staff
administer the grant funding process and liaise with
an extensive range of agencies and stakeholders,
including government, peak community broadcasting
sector organisations, stations and broadcasters.
The Secretariat comprises:
Grants Administrator – Heath Rickard
Heath Rickard has worked as an administrator
with various organisations. He volunteered as a
broadcaster with 3BBB & SRA Radio (now 3SYN) and
as a broadcaster/sound technician with 3CR.
Heath joined the CBF in April 1998 and has principal
responsibility for Indigenous grants and IRRR Project.
Executive Director – Ian Stanistreet
Ian Stanistreet has over twenty-five years experience
in community broadcasting. Beginning as a volunteer
broadcaster at Melbourne’s 3PBS in 1980 he became
the station’s first employee as Station Manager from
1982-1988. In between bouts of globe-trotting Ian
worked as a trainer at 3BBB in Ballarat in 1990 then
managed 2MCE in Bathurst from 1992. While there he
was instrumental in establishing the community radio
sector’s current news service - National Radio News
(NRN) – sharing responsibility for its management and
marketing until 2000. Ian has served on the CBAA’s
Board, and is a past President of the Community
Broadcasting Association of Victoria and Secretary
of the Northern NSW Community Media Association.
Ian joined the CBF in July 2000.
Grants Administrator – Joanna Curtin
Jo has a strong community broadcasting background
having been involved as a volunteer, presenter or staff
member at various stations since 1999.
She has worked as Station Manager of Melbourne’s
youth station SYN and as Assistant Manager at
ethnic station 3ZZZ. Prior to her current role at
the CBF, Jo served on the CBAA’s Board and has
written management training resources as a part of
the National Training Project. Jo joined the CBF in
September 2007 and has principal responsibility for
General, RPH and Training Grants.
Administrative Officer – Nermina Mulabegovic
Nermina Mulabegovic has wide-ranging experience in
reception and administration across the corporate and
cultural sectors. Nermina was a volunteer at 3ZZZ
prior to joining the CBF in November 2005.
Grants Administrator – Barbara Baxter
Barbara Baxter worked in various administrative
positions at financial services organisations and
educational institutions prior to joining the CBF.
She began her involvement with community radio in
1985 as Secretary, then Treasurer, of 3MDR. Barbara
joined the CBF in November 1991 and has principal
responsibility for Ethnic and Transmission Support
grants.
Grants Administrator – Craig Twitt
Craig has been involved in community broadcasting
since 2000 after becoming inspired to volunteer at
3RRR. Since then, he has contributed to a number
of stations in both paid and voluntary roles, including
3MBS, C31 Melbourne and SYN. Craig also served
on the CBAA Board for three years prior to joining
the CBF in July 2008. He is responsible for Amrap,
CBOnline and Digital Radio grants.
Grants Administrator – Rebekah Pasqualini
Rebekah Pasqualini has extensive administrative
experience working for both commercial and cultural
organisations. Rebekah joined the CBF in June 2003
as Administrative Officer until December 2007, then
returned as Grants Administrator in March 2008 until
March 2009.
CBF staff: ( from left) Ian Stanistreet, Barbara Baxter, Nermina Mulabegovic, Craig Twitt, Joanna Curtin
and Heath Rickard - photo: Joanna Curtin.
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ALLOCATION OF GRANTS 2008/09
Training Grants
CBOnline Grants $853 759
General Grants
9%
$470,883
$1,139,093
5%
12%
AMRAP Grants
$528,504
Digital Radio
5.5%
$100,000
1%
Transmission
Support Grants
$1,523,472
16%
IRRR Grants
$853,877
9%
Ethnic Grants
$2,896,564
31%
Indigenous Grants
$745,021
7.8%
RPH Grants
$332,125
3.5%
TOTAL $9,463,263
Other Grants
$19,965
0.2%
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION
OTHER EXPENDITURE 2008/09
IRRR Project
$54,138
Satellite & Data Services
5.3%
Indigenous Cultural
$78,190
Awareness Project
7.7%
$30,000
Unallocated Grant
3%
& Project commitments
$109,658
10.7%
Advisory Committee
Expenses
$45,655
4.5%
CBF operations
$623,402
61%
Evaluations of
National Training &
CBOnline Projects
$80,000
7.8%
TOTAL $1,021,043
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ETHNIC GRANTS
Ethnic grants are provided to assist with the
maintenance and development of ethnic community
broadcasting around Australia.
In 2008/09 the CBF received a total of $2,892,821
to support community broadcasting for the benefit of
people of non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB).
With reallocated funds from previous years and
following the deduction of grants advisory committee
expenses a total of $2,896,564 in grants was
allocated, including $1,220,164 in targeted funding
for development of ethnic community broadcasting to
meet the needs of new language groups, providing
for greater diversity of programming to cater for young
people of ethnic backgrounds, and supporting new,
emerging and refugee communities.
In 2008/09 CBF Ethnic grants assisted 7 dedicated
ethnic community radio stations, 67 generalist
stations broadcasting ethnic programs and the peak
body for ethnic community broadcasters - the National
Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council
(NEMBC).
Program
$2,556,280
88.2%
Sector Coordination
$289,508
10%
Development
$50,776
1.8%
TOTAL $2,896,564
Grants in the Development - Special Projects category
were allocated to 3ZZZ for production of short radio
features about Australian citizenship; to 3CR for
production of the satellite networked program Accent
of Women; to the NEMBC to continue a project begun
by 2RRR in the previous year to assist stations to
identify emerging ethnic communities within their
service area and promote their participation in
broadcasting; and to the NEMBC to hold a forum in
Perth for ethnic youth broadcasters.
Grants were offered under three categories:
Sector Coordination - a grant of $289,508 to the
NEMBC contributed to its secretariat operations,
production of its journal, The Ethnic Broadcaster, and
provided travel subsidies for delegates to the NEMBC
national conference.
Development grants - to establish new broadcasting
groups or develop innovative projects within ethnic
community broadcasting. In 2008/09 $50,776 was
allocated in Development grants. Development
grants were available under four sub-categories
- New Language Group; New Community, Youth
Participation and Special Projects. No grants were
made under Youth Participation.
New program groups in their first year of broadcasting
can apply for a grant to assist in establishment of their
program. Four program groups were funded under
the Development - New Language Group category,
receiving assistance for purchase of resource
materials for program production.
One group was funded under the Development
- New Community category which provides support
to broadcasters from new, emerging and refugee
communities. A ‘new and emerging community’ is an
ethnic community that has experienced a significant
percentage increase in the number of people arriving
in Australia in the past fifteen years, and has limited
access to mainstream media.
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Program grants - for weekly radio programs.
In 2008/09 a total of $2,556,280 was allocated to
support an average of 1,408 hours per week of
ethnic programming by 111 distinct cultural groups
broadcasting in 84 languages. This included:
34 hours of ethnic youth programming (single
language programs); 7 hours of multicultural youth
programming (primarily in English for NESB youth
listeners); 56 new programs; and 438 hours of
programming for new and emerging communities.
Consideration of Ethnic grants is the responsibility of
the Ethnic Grants Advisory Committee (EGAC).
For further information contact Barbara Baxter, Grants
Administrator, ph: (03) 9419 8055 or
email: [email protected]
Ethnic programming hours:
applied for & funded
In 2008/09, funding support for 81,220 hours of
ethnic programming was applied for, with 73,261
being funded. Of the total funded, 22,787 hours
(31%) were programs identified as being for new
and emerging communities. Total hours funded also
included 1,761 hours of ethnic youth, 343 hours of
multicultural youth and 1,753 of new programming.
The hourly funding rate in Round 1 was $33.88 and
in Round 2 it was $35.90.
New & emerging community languages
– hours funded & applied in 2008/09
Top ethnic languages – hours funded &
applied in 2008/09
Language
Funded
Applied
Language
Funded
Applied
Samoan
3,520
3,786
Greek
3,984
4,173
Croatian
2,713
3,113
Italian
3,643
3,749
Tongan
1,883
2,101
Samoan *
3,520
3,786
3,001
3,271
Sinhalese
1,286
1,355
Macedonian
Bosnian
1,235
1,170
German
2,849
2,930
Indonesian
1,082
1,082
Croatian *
2,713
3,113
2,226
2,379
Fijian
1,036
1,036
Filipino/Tagalog
Cook Islands
1,014
1,209
Dutch
2,171
2,236
Farsi
757
809
Spanish
2,082
2,264
Russian
572
572
Serbian
2,003
2,109
Thai
500
500
Hindi
1,869
2,849
Sudanese
444
444
Tongan *
1,883
2,101
Slovenian
442
442
Spanish - Latin American
1,677
1,677
Tamil - Sri Lankan
416
416
Vietnamese
1,629
2,471
1,389
2,793
Somali
401
412
Arabic
Cambodian/Khmer
390
390
English - Irish
1,316
1,472
Ghanaian
368
420
Sinhalese *
1,286
1,355
1,231
1,235
Albanian
364
364
Polish
Afghan
299
299
Bosnian *
1,235
1,170
Urdu - Pakistani
279
419
Mandarin
1,133
1,139
1,096
1,096
Assyrian
277
286
Maltese
Korean
268
268
Indonesian *
1,082
1,082
Serbian - new arrivals
260
260
Cook Islands *
1,014
1,209
Kurdish
251
251
Fijian *
1,036
1,036
Bengali - Bangladeshi
247
267
Ethiopian
234
234
Nepalese
229
234
* Identified as a new, emerging or refugee community
3SCB Southern Community Broadcasters Inc.
3SCB Southern FM is the local community radio
station in Mentone for the south, south-eastern and
bayside area of Melbourne. Ethnic broadcasters
at 3SCB this year put a particular emphasis on
education and information for their listeners,
broadcasting messages over summer about risks
of skin cancer and water safety. Station Secretary
Catherine Davies explained, “These risks may be
unfamiliar to new residents from cooler climates, so
spreading awareness to ethnic communities is an
important part of the programs.”
Ethnic broadcasters also play an important role
during the festive season, providing for listening
communities a point of contact for the lonely
and homesick to celebrate the traditions of their
homeland. The programs also promote and support
events for local artists, authors and community
groups.
Pictured: 3SCB presenters from left to right are Luki,
Sudha, Manju, Deo, Usha, Mario and Marisca.
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Ethnic Program Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Rd 1
Rd 2
Total
1CMS Canberra Multicultural Service Community Radio
$67,828
$71,872
$139,700
1XXR Community Radio 2XX Inc.
$13,351
$14,934
$28,285
2BAY Bay 99.9 FM
$3,788
$3,734
$7,522
2BBB Bellinger Community Communications Co-op Ltd.
$3,964
2BCR BFM Stereo
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$3,964
$13,768
$13,768
2BOB Radio
$4,643
$4,667
$9,310
2GLF Liverpool Green Valley Community Radio Co-op
$3,524
$6,776
$10,300
2LRR Opal 89.7 FM
$11,451
$12,134
$23,585
2MCE-FM
$2,643
$2,800
$5,443
2MCR Macarthur Community Radio Assoc.
$8,809
$8,867
$17,676
2MFM Muslim Community Radio
$3,524
$3,734
$7,258
2MIA Griffith City Community FM Assoc.
$12,773
$13,534
$26,307
2MWM Radio Northern Beaches
$2,643
$2,800
$5,443
2NBC South & Inner West Stereo 90.1 FM
$13,469
$13,768
$27,237
2NCR Radio
$7,047
$7,103
$14,150
2NIM Nimbin Independent Media
$3,524
$6,534
$10,058
2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio
$3,083
2OCB Orange Community Broadcasters
$2,643
$4,007
$6,650
2OOO Multicultural Community Radio Assoc.
$75,315
$82,994
$158,309
2RDJ Radio 88.1 FM
$6,800
$6,120
$12,920
2REM Community Radio Albury-Wodonga Co-op Soc. Ltd.
$7,871
$11,555
$19,426
2RES Eastside Radio 89.7
$10,571
$10,267
$20,838
2RRR 88.5 FM
$20,128
$21,002
$41,130
2RSR Radio Skid Row
$38,797
$36,560
$75,357
2SER Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd.
$18,000
$9,334
$27,334
2SSR Sutherland Shire Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$4,404
$4,667
$9,071
2SWR FM
$35,905
$36,403
$72,308
2UUU Shoalhaven Community Radio
$7,047
$7,467
$14,514
2VOX FM Illawarra Community FM Broadcasters Ltd.
$29,509
$31,269
$60,778
2WKT Highland FM
$5,620
$8,867
$14,487
2WOW FM
$20,545
$22,352
$42,897
3BBB Voice 99.9 FM
$6,403
$11,201
$17,604
3CR Community Radio Federation Ltd.
$15,785
$17,382
$33,167
3GCR Gippsland Community Radio Soc. Co-Op
$13,654
$12,741
$26,395
3HHH Triple H FM
$1,945
3HOT Sunraysia Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$14,314
$12,900
$27,214
3INR Inner North Eastern Community Radio
$4,404
$3,230
$7,634
3MDR Mountain District Radio Inc.
$20,222
$19,601
$39,823
3NOW North West Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$12,067
$10,528
$22,595
3PVR Plenty Valley Community Radio Inc.
$27,119
$25,861
$52,980
3RIM 97.9 FM
$19,652
$21,398
$41,050
3RPC Community Radio 99.3 FM
$1,762
$1,867
$3,629
3RPP Radio
$12,870
$14,274
$27,144
3SCB Southern 88.3 FM
$17,618
$18,668
$36,286
3SER South Eastern Radio Assoc. Inc.
$25,546
$28,935
$54,481
3WAY Community Radio Endeavour Warrnambool
$4,404
$4,667
$9,071
$3,083
$1,945
Ethnic Program Grants 2008/09 cont.
Grantee
Round 1
Round 2
Total
3WBC Whitehorse Boroondara Community Radio Inc.
$19,949
$20,482
$40,431
3WRB Stereo 97.4 FM
$36,997
3WYN FM Community Radio (Inc.)
$39,203
$76,200
$19,379
$19,379
3ZZZ Ethnic Public Broadcasting Assoc. of Victoria
$103,806
$113,012
$216,818
4BCR Coral Coast Radio
$5,285
$4,051
$9,336
4CCR Cairns 89.1 FM
$28,775
$32,511
$61,286
$3,734
$3,734
4CRM 107.5 FM
4DDB Darling Downs Broadcasting Soc. Inc.
$3,735
$4,667
$8,402
4EB Ethnic Broadcasting Assoc. of Queensland
$105,397
$110,269
$215,666
4TTT Townsville Community Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
$8,401
$8,401
5CST Coast FM
$3,964
$3,874
$7,838
5EBI Ethnic Broadcasters Inc.
$76,029
$84,400
$160,429
5EFM Radio Sound of the Fleurieu
$2,643
$2,800
$5,443
5GTR South East Community Access Radio Inc.
$4,404
$4,667
$9,071
5PBA 89.7 FM
$20,701
$20,535
$41,236
5THE Millcar Inc.
$5,285
$4,667
$9,952
5TRX TRAX-FM
$3,524
$3,734
$7,258
5UV Radio Adelaide
$10,130
$9,801
$19,931
5YYY Whyalla FM Public Broadcasting Assoc.
$2,643
$2,800
$5,443
6CCR Radio Fremantle
$14,904
$15,868
$30,772
6EBA Multicultural Radio & TV Assoc. WA Inc.
$70,936
$77,850
$148,786
6PCR Cockburn Sounds (Portuguese Cultural Radio 91.3)
$10,571
$8,839
$19,410
7LTN City Park Radio
$6,607
$7,247
$13,854
7THE Hobart FM Inc.
$14,314
$14,234
$28,548
8KIN CAAMA
$3,524
$3,734
$7,258
Bundaberg Burnett Community B'casting Assoc. Inc
$6,204
$5,600
$11,804
Bankstown Auburn Community Radio Inc
$10,440
Geelong Ethnic Broadcasters Association Inc.
$14,094
$14,934
Total
$1,231,845
$1,324,435 $2,556,280
$10,440
$29,028
Pictured: Lovena Misama and
Sajid Varsally from Africa the
Beautiful at 6EBA.
Hosted by Lovena Misama, the
show looks at African, food,
customs, languages, folk stories,
clothing and music.
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Ethnic Development - New Language Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
Rd 2
$1,000
Japanese program material
Rd 1
$750
Arabic program CDs
Rd 1
$750
German program CDs
Rd 1
$776
Mandarin program CDs &
newspapers
Total
$3,276
Ethnic Development - New Community Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
4EB Ethnic Broadcasting Assoc. of Queensland Rd 1
Amount
Purpose
$1,500
Somali program equipment,
promotional materials
Pictured: Mohammed and Maria from Saay Xaba, new Hararian programmers at 3CR;
Photo: Bree McKilligan
Ethnic Development - Special Projects Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
Rd 1
$18,000
Production of Accent of
Women in 2008/09
3ZZZ Ethnic Public Broadcasting
Association of Victoria
Rd 2
$3,000
60 Years of Australian
Citizenship
NEMBC National Ethnic & Multicultural
Broadcasting Council
Rd 1
$12,500
"Radioactive 2009" in Perth
NEMBC National Ethnic & Multicultural
Broadcasting Council
Rd 1
$12,500
"Engaging Communities"
Total
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$46,000
Ethnic Development - Sector Coordination Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
NEMBC National Ethnic & Multicultural Broad. Council
$289,508
Sector Co-Ordination
GENERAL GRANTS
General grants are provided to assist with
establishment costs for newly licensed stations,
sustaining funds for stations, the production of
programs for national distribution and development
activities with a sector focus.
Licensed Stations
$326,043
28.6%
Program Production
$263,310
23%
In 2008/09, following deduction of the CBF
operating costs, $1,148,686 was available to
support general community broadcasting. A total
of $1,139,093 was disbursed in grants to support
community broadcasting for the benefit of the general
community. Two grants totalling $26,940 were later
withdrawn.
In 2008/09 CBF General grants assisted
49 community radio stations, and 6 community
broadcasting associations including the national peak
body for community broadcasting licensees - the
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
(CBAA). The grant of $488,010 to the CBAA
contributed to its secretariat operations, the CRN
satellite service, the technical development unit and
training services.
Sustainability
& Development
$61,730
5.4%
Sector Coordination
$488,010
43%
TOTAL $1,139,093
Consideration of General grants is the responsibility of
the General Grants Advisory Committee.
For further information contact Jo Curtin,
Grants Administrator, ph: (03) 9419 8055 or
Grants were offered under three categories:
Licensed Station grants - for capital development
and sustaining funds for operation costs. A total of
$326,043 was allocated to support 45 stations.
Program Production grants - for the production of
programs distributed nationally via the CRN satellite
service. Eleven programs were supported with
$263,310 in grants to 7 organisations.
Sustainability and Development grants - to
develop the sustainability of the sector through
capacity building projects. Grants were made to
assist national and regional sector conferences.
A total of $61,730 was allocated in this category.
2NVR – Radio Nambucca
Licensed Station grant
Radio Nambucca broadcasts from studios in
Bowraville and Nambucca Heads, about 20km south
of Coffs Harbour in Northern NSW.
Thanks to a CBF General grant in 2008/09, 2NVR
was able to purchase and install a new mixer which
replaced a mixer at the end of its long life.
“With channels failing regularly, the old mixer was
gaining a reputation for unreliability and presenters
were reluctant to use the studio”, said station
Treasurer Peter Renshaw. “The new mixer has
restored reliability to the studio and also enabled
internet control of the transmission which is currently
being done by a computer connected to the desk.”
“As a result we were able to stay live to air during
the recent floods in the Nambucca Valley when
Pictured: Ron Hawkins, co-presesenter of 2NVR's local
current affairs program, the Nambucca Valley Roundup,
and the Saturday morning breakfast program.
some presenters were unable to reach the studio.
The additional capability in the face of the atrocious
weather conditions helped maintain morale.”
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General Licensed Station Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
1WAY FM
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - Administration Manager
2BAB Bay & Basin FM
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - Radio Coordinator
2BAY Bay 99.9 FM
$9,600
Salary Subsidy - Subscriber Supporter
2BCB Life FM
$5,563
Equipment - mixers and delay unit
2BLU Blue Mountains Public Broadcasting Soc.Inc.
$3,263
Equipment - CD player and mixer
2BRW Braidwood FM
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - Station Manager
2CCC Coast 963 FM
$6,513
Equipment - computers and printers/fax
2DRY Broken Hill Community FM Assoc. Inc.
$5,651
Equipment - various
2GLF Liverpool Green Valley Community Radio Co-op $8,177
Equipment - Codec
2IAM Coffs Harbour Christian Broadcasters
$10,000
2MNO Monaro Community Radio Inc.
$9,251
Equipment - mixers
$10,000
Equipment - training / production studio
$8,705
Equipment - mixer and amplifier
2OCB Orange Community Broadcasters
$8,872
Equipment - various
2PAR Paradise FM Community Radio Inc.
$8,051
Equipment - telephone hybrid & receiver
2RBR Richmond Valley Radio
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - IT Manager
2RDJ Radio 88.1 FM
$3,633
Equipment - minidisk players
2RSR Radio Skid Row
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator
2SNR Five-O-Plus
$4,222
Equipment - telephone hybrid & switching
2TEN Tenterfield & Dist. Com. FM Radio Assoc.Inc.
$8,707
Equipment - various
2TLC 100.3 FM Community Radio
$1,500
Rent assistance
2TRR Three Rivers Radio 101.5
$3,695
Equipment - headsets and software
2WLF Wagga's Life FM
$10,000
2YAS 100.3 FM
$7,912
Equipment - mixer and delay unit
3HHH Triple H FM
$10,000
Equipment - various
3MBR Radio FM
$2,176
Equipment - CD player
3RPP Radio
$4,865
Equipment - production computer
3RUM Radio Upper Murray
$4,100
Membership & Sponsorship Dev. Project
$4,500
Equipment - console
4NSA Noosa District Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$5,504
Equipment - soundproofing
4WHO Yarraman Community Radio 99.7 FM
$5,000
5EFM Radio Sound of the Fleurieu
$6,336
Equipment - CD players, computer, server
5GFM Gulf FM
$2,844
Equipment - notebook, CD player, mics
5THE Millcar Inc.
$10,000
Salary Subsidy - Administration
5TRX TRAX-FM
$10,000
$10,000
6CCR Radio Fremantle
$6,983
Equipment - generator
6SEN Capital Community Radio Inc.
$10,000
Equipment - various
6TCR Twin Cities FM
$6,731
Equipment - various
7TAS Tasman FM
$3,445
Equipment - console
8CCC Community Radio Inc.
$9,000
Bundaberg Burnett Community B'casting Assoc. Inc.
$10,000
Equipment - various
Riverland Christian Radio Inc.
$9,322
Equipment - mixer
Narrandera District Community Radio Inc.
$2,422
Equipment - outside broadcast
Western Sports Media Inc
$9,500
Equipment - codec
Total
$326,043
General Program Production Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
2BAY Bay 99.9 FM
$1,364
Production of Bohemian Beat in 2009
2MCE FM
$10,478
Production of Homepage in 2009
$17,095
Production of Earth Matters in 2009
$3,546
Production of Lost in Science in 2009
$17,095
Production of Stick Together in 2009
$17,095
Production of Women on the Line in 2009
3JOY FM
$8,100
Production of Allegro Non Troppo in 2009
CBAA Community Broadcasting Assoc. of Australia
$72,000
Production of National Radio News in 2009
Radio Adelaide
$19,637
Production of Daily Interview in 2009
Radio Adelaide
$6,000
Production of Writers Radio in 2009
The Wire - 2SER Sydney Educational Radio
$90,900
Production of The Wire in 2009
Total
$263,310
General Sustainability and Development Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Australian Community Television Alliance
$17,940
ACTA Funding
$9,557
Printing of the Codes of Practice
Christian Media Australia
$6,000
31st National Conference in 2009
Community Broadcasting Association of Victoria
$9,033
CBAV 2008/09 Seminar/Workshops program
SCMA Southern Community Media Association Inc.
$10,000
Regional Rural & Sub Metro Conference 2009
South Australian Community Broadcasters Assoc.
$9,200
2009 State Conference
Total
$61,730
Purpose
General Sector Coordination 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
$488,010
Sector Co-Ordination in 2008/09
2MCE – Homepage – General Program Production
2MCE is one of Australia’s oldest non-metropolitan
“With funding support from the CBF the producers
licensed community radio stations and broadcasts
continue to research stories about Information
from Charles Sturt University's Campus in Bathurst
Technology which differ from other media reporting of
NSW.
IT,” said Station Manager Ross Larsen.
In 2008/09 2MCE received funding from the CBF to
produce ‘Homepage’, which celebrated ten years on
community radio in 2008. The program, produced by
2nd year journalism students, covers a broad range of
information technology issues, trends and the social
and cultural impact of technology. Homepage is
particularly popular with regional stations who
re-broadcast the program each week via the
Community Radio Network.
Homepage producers: Matthew Samson, Sam Brown, Meg
Ebelt and Natalie Whiting
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TRANSMISSION SUPPORT GRANTS
Transmission Support grants are provided to help
community radio stations with transmission equipment
purchases and to subsidise their transmissionrelated operational costs. In 2008/09 $1,601,119 was
received for transmission support. With reallocated
funds from previous years and following the
deduction of grants advisory committee expenses and
administrative levy a total of $1,523,472 in grants was
allocated.
CBF Transmission Support grants assisted
151 stations via partial reimbursement of transmission
-related expenses and purchase of transmission
equipment.
Grants were available in three categories:
Operational Subsidies – to subsidise station costs
related directly to transmission, including rental fees
and electricity costs at transmission sites, line rental
for studio to transmitter links, and EMR compliance
fees. In 2008/09 138 stations received a total of
$1,075,942 in Transmission Support - Operational
Subsidies.
Transmission Equipment grants – to assist the
purchase of equipment to carry a station’s radio
signal from the studio to the audience, including
transmitters, antennae, protected power supplies and
link equipment. In 2008/09 34 stations received a total
of $447,530 in Transmission Support - Equipment
grants. Twenty four of those grants were to assist
stations to purchase and install equipment to replace
their Telstra landline studio-to-transmitter linking prior
to Telstra's closure of this facility.
Operational Subsidies
$1,075,942
70.6%
Equipment
$447,530
29.4%
TOTAL $1,523,472
Development and Special Projects grants - to
support projects and local partnerships that
increase the sustainability and self-sufficiency of
community radio transmission infrastructure and to
trial and develop innovative solutions to community
radio transmission issues. There were no grants in
this sub-category this year.
Consideration of Transmission Support grants is
the responsibility of the General Grants Advisory
Committee (GGAC).
For further information contact Barbara Baxter, Grants
Administrator, ph. (03) 9419 8055 or
3CH – Central Highlands
Central Highlands Broadcasting 100.7 FM is based
in the Macedon Ranges Shire, with the ambition of
being “a meaningful media outlet drawing together
the nine towns in the Shire and to promote a sense
of belonging in the community.”
The station’s studio and transmitting locations
have changed several times since it was founded,
and the mountainous terrain always meant some
communities were difficult to serve. In 2008/09 the
CBF provided a grant to assist the station to move
its antenna to Mount Macedon, the geographical
centre and one of the highest points in the Shire,
thereby doubling the altitude of the previous aerial.
The new location has meant the signal is now
heard across the Shire to a larger potential listening
audience.
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Ken Helmore, 100.7 FM President, discusses emergency
response issues with Barry Whelan, Emergency Resources
Officer, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and Michael
Christie, Captain, Woodend CFA.
Following bushfires in 2009 many areas in the
listening area have again been identified as fire
hot spots. The station will assist the CFA with an
intensive community awareness campaign and is
working with emergency organisations to provide
effective, accurate and timely communication to
enable residents to make informed decisions when
bushfires approach. Station Secretary Peter Wells
says, “Without the grants from the CBF and the
support of the Shire Council and our community
the move would not have been possible.”
Transmission Operational Subsidies 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
1ART ArtSound 92.7 FM
$15,771
$21,145
1RPH Canberra
$2,877
1WAY 91.9 FM
$4,762
$21,110
2AIR Coffs Coast Community Radio Inc.
$1,755
2ARM Armidale Community Radio Inc.
$2,038
2BAB Bay & Basin FM
$1,535
2BAR Edge FM Community Radio
$616
2BAY 99.9 FM
$3,705
$1,113
2BCB Life 100.1 FM
$3,729
2BCR BFM Stereo 100.9 FM
$667
2BOB Radio 104.5 FM
$2,094
2BRW Braidwood FM
$669
2CBA Hope 103.2 FM
$30,000
2CCB Rhema 103.5 FM Orange
$3,050
2COW Casino's Own Wireless Assoc. Inc.
$2,045
2FBI Free Broadcast Inc. 94.5 FM
$42,000
2GLA Great Lakes Area FM Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$1,748
2HHH 100.1 FM Ltd.
$5,061
2IAM 94.1 FM
$2,296
2LRR Opal 89.7 FM
$1,287
2LVR Lachlan Valley Community Radio Inc. 97.9 FM
$2,405
2MAX 91.3 FM
$9,779
2MBS Music Broadcasting Society of NSW Co-op Ltd.
$30,000
2MCE 92.3 FM
$5,401
2MNO Monaro Community Radio Inc. 93.3 FM
$5,311
2MWM Radio Northern Beaches 88.7 FM
$2,966
2NBC South & Inner West Stereo 90.1 FM
$1,204
2NIM Nimbin Independent Media 102.3 FM
$999
2NUR University of Newcastle 103.7 FM
$11,669
2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM
$957
2OCB Orange Community Broadcasters 107.5 FM
$2,865
2OOO Multicultural Community Radio Assoc. 98.5 FM
$9,941
2PMQ Rhema FM - Mid North Coast 99.9 FM
$1,946
2RBR Richmond Valley Radio 88.9 FM
$1,960
$1,706
2RES Eastside Radio 89.7 FM
$8,336
2RPH Sydney 1224 AM
$35,986
2RRR 88.5 FM
$1,353
2RSR Radio Skid Row
$2,286
2UUU Shoalhaven Community Radio
$6,188
$14,464
2VTR Hawkesbury Radio Communications Co-Op Soc. Ltd.
$6,283
2WAR 98.9 FM
$1,341
2WAY Hastings Community FM Radio Assoc. Inc. 103.3 FM
$2,061
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Transmission Operational Subsidies 2008/09 cont.
Grantee
Amount
2WEB Outback Radio 585 AM
$10,027
2WLF Wagga's Life 107.9 FM
$1,240
3BBR West Gippsland Community Radio Inc. 103.1 FM
$1,531
3BPH RPH Bendigo 88.7 FM
$4,810
$4,312
3EON Radio KLFM 96.5 FM
$1,451
3GCB Life FM Gippsland 103.9 FM
$21,739
3GCR Gippsland Community Radio Soc. Co-Op
$2,134
3GGR Rhema FM - Geelong 96.3 FM
$10,823
3GPH RPH Geelong 99.5 FM
$4,259
$1,783
3JOY 94.9 FM
$11,209
3KND Kool 'N' Deadly 1503 AM
$18,244
3MBR Radio 103.5 FM
$1,521
3MBS Music Broadcasting Soc. of Victoria
$28,857
3MGB Mallacoota/Genoa Broadcasting Assoc.
$1,370
3OCR Otway FM Community Radio Group Inc.
$2,112
3ONE Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc.
$1,483
3PBS Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-op. 106.7 FM
$24,088
3PVR Plenty Valley Community Radio Inc. 88.6 FM
$1,830
3REG Radio East Gippsland 90.7 FM
$1,220
3RIM 97.9 FM
$1,161
3RPC Community Radio 99.3 FM
$5,238
3RPP Radio 98.7 FM
$2,057
3SCB Southern 88.3 FM
$1,222
3SPH RPH Shepparton 100.1 FM
$4,798
3SYN 90.7 FM
$30,000
3TSC Light 89.9 FM
$30,000
$836
3WYN 88.9 FM Community Radio (Inc.)
$1,321
3YYR The Pulse 94.7 FM
$10,290
3ZZZ Ethnic Public Broadcasting Assoc. of Victoria
$24,088
4AAA 4 Triple A 98.9 FM Murri Country
$4,137
4BAY Bayside Community Radio Assoc Inc.
$2,629
4BI Switch 1197 AM
$4,622
4CAB Life 107.3 FM Gold Coast
$18,045
4CBL 101.1 FM
$183
4CCR Cairns 89.1 FM
$1,172
4CLG Rhema 106.5 FM - Sunshine Coast
$1,736
4CRB 89.3 FM
$19,393
4CRM 107.5 FM
$2,528
4CSB CROW-FM
$5,665
$4,410
4FCR Fraser Coast Community Radio Inc.
$658
4FRB 96five
$5,361
4GCR Cooloola Christian Radio Assoc.
$2,091
Transmission Operational Subsidies 2008/09 cont.
Grantee
Amount
4JAZ Radio Ltd. 94.1 FM
$25,553
4K1G TAIMA 107.1 FM
$35,407
4MBS Classic 103.7 FM
$5,190
4MET Radio Metro 105.7 FM
$18,048
4MIG Rhema 105.7 FM - Mt Isa
$1,587
4NSA Noosa District Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$3,130
4RFM Rock 96.9 FM Assoc. Inc.
$3,204
4RGL Rhema FM - Gladstone
$823
4RPH Brisbane 1296 AM
$5,928
4TCB Live 99.9 FM
$2,707
4TVR Rhema - Far North Queensland
$35
4YOU Capricorn Community Radio Inc.
$1,783
4ZZZ Creative Broadcasters Ltd. 102.1 FM
$8,190
5DDD Three D Radio 93.7 FM
$11,704
5EBI Ethnic Broadcasters Inc. 103.1 FM
$29,377
5FBI Fresh Broadcasters 92.7 FM
$13,831
5GFM Gulf 89.3 FM
$2,299
$2,348
5MBS 99.9 FM Fine Tuning Adelaide
$2,931
5RAM Life 107.9 FM
$32,622
5RCB Rhema 104.9 FM - Mount Gambier
$11,977
5RPH Adelaide
$5,184
5THE Millcar Inc.
$2,446
5TRX TRAX 105.9 FM
$1,745
6CCR Radio Fremantle 107.9 FM
$4,897
6CRA Albany Community Radio 100.9 FM
$2,641
$12,966
6ESP Hope 103.9 FM
$847
6NR Curtin University of Technology
$12,750
6PCR Cockburn Sounds (Portuguese Cultural Radio)
$3,012
6RPH Information Radio
$3,176
6RTR Arts Radio Broadcasters
$21,944
6SON Sonshine 98.5 FM
$17,326
6TCR Twin Cities 89.7 FM
$4,505
7BOD Break O' Day 93.7 FM
$1,883
7HFC ultra106five 103.3 FM
$20,857
7LTN City Park Radio
$3,031
7RGY Huon 95.3 FM
$764
7RPH RPH Hobart
$6,211
7THE Hobart 92.1 FM Inc.
$4,684
Radio Adelaide
$23,634
Riverland Christian Radio Inc.
$12,121
Vision Australia Ltd. - Warrnambool
$3,809
Vision Australia Ltd. - Melbourne
$6,864
Vision Australia Ltd. - Warragul
$1,807
Total
$1,075,942
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Transmission Equipment Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
$29,750
5kW transmitter
$12,440
IP linking
2ARM Armidale Community Radio Inc.
$11,208
STL and yagis
$9,494
STL with antenna
2FBI Free Broadcast Inc.
$13,460
Two codecs for IP STL
2GCB Rhema FM Central Coast
$12,110
STL and antenna
2HAY Hay Community Radio Assoc.
$12,010
Exciter and antenna
2HHH 100.1 FM
$10,440
Codecs & POTS module
2MFM Muslim Community Radio 92.1 FM
$50,000
10 kW transmitter
2MIA Griffith City Community FM Assoc.
$4,485
Exciter
$8,385
IP linking
$13,855
IP linking
2RPH Sydney
$23,645
1.5 kW transmitter for East Sydney
2RPH Sydney
$10,560
IP linking
2RSR Radio Skid Row
$13,800
IP linking
2SSR Sutherland Shire Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$6,796
Install link antenna
2WEB Outback Radio
$11,097
STL, antenna, mast
3BPH RPH Bendigo
$10,617
IP linking
3CH Highlands 100.7 FM
$8,959
Relocate antenna to Mt Macedon
$11,750
Second STL with antenna
3EON Radio KLFM
$12,008
1kW transmitter and antenna
3GRR Radio EMFM
$9,756
1kW transmitter
3HCR Omeo Shire Community Access Radio
$4,071
150W transmitter
$5,511
STL and 4 yagis
3KND Kool 'N' Deadly
$11,640
IP linking
3MGB Mallacoota/Genoa Broadcasting Assoc.
$6,186
STL, yagis, cabling
3MPH RPH Mildura
$10,617
IP linking
3UGE Radio Murrindindi UGFM
$9,493
Antennae
4BI Switch 1197 AM
$14,490
ISDN codecs
4RFM Rock FM Assoc. Inc.
$10,440
IP linking
4RPH Brisbane
$10,045
IP linking
5RPH Adelaide
$10,395
2x codecs and 2x POTS modules
6PRK Puranyangu- Rangka Kerrem
$13,450
STL, antennae, mast
7DBS Coastal FM
$7,896
STL, antennae
7RGY Huon FM
$8,171
STL setup
Hope Vale RIBS
$18,500
Guyed tower
Total
$447,530
6RTR
Sarah Tout - presenter
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INDIGENOUS GRANTS
Indigenous grants are provided to assist with the
maintenance and development of Indigenous
community radio broadcasting across Australia.
In 2008/09 the CBF received a total of $706,064 to
support Indigenous community broadcasting.
With reallocated funds from previous years $745,021
was allocated in grants to support community
broadcasting for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people. A further $30,000 was
allocated to develop Indigenous cultural awareness
materials.
In 2008/09 CBF Indigenous grants assisted
11 Indigenous community radio stations, 36 Remote
Indigenous Broadcasting Services (RIBS) radio
stations, 17 Indigenous community radio broadcast
groups, the Indigenous Remote Communications
Association (IRCA) and the Australian Indigenous
Communications Association (AICA).
Grants were offered under four categories:
Program grants – for weekly radio programs based
on a set rate per hour produced and broadcast on a
non-Indigenous community radio station.
In 2008/09 a total of $295,074 was allocated to
support 3,164 hours of programming on
19 non-Indigenous community radio stations.
Compared to 2007/08 support via Program grants
decreased by 6%.
Remote Program grants – for weekly radio programs
based on a set rate per hour produced and broadcast
on a Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Service (RIBS)
via a Remote Indigenous Media Organisation (RIMO)
satellite network. In 2008/09 a total of $234,533
was allocated to support 2,366 hours of Indigenous
programming on 36 RIBS stations. Compared to
2007/08 support via Remote Indigenous Program
grants decreased by 9%.
Equipment grants - to establish initial radio
production and broadcasting facilities or to undertake
minor radio-related recapitalisation and capital
development projects. In 2008/09 $109,864 was
allocated principally for studio equipment to one
broadcast group; two Indigenous community radio
stations broadcasting under a temporary community
broadcast licence and eight Indigenous community
radio stations broadcasting under a long-term
community broadcast licence.
Special Project
$105,500
14%
Program
$295,074
40%
Equipment
$109,864
15%
Remote
Program
$234,533
31%
TOTAL $745,021
Special Projects grants - for the production of
discrete rather than continuing Indigenous radio
programs, or radio resource projects for regional or
national use. During 2008/09 $105,550 was allocated
to Indigenous media organisations for a diverse range
of projects, including $30,000 towards the 2008 AICA
conference in Darwin; $30,000 towards the 2009 AICA
conference in Adelaide and $20,000 towards the 2009
Remote Indigenous Media Festival.
Consideration of Indigenous grants is the
responsibility of the Indigenous Grants Advisory
Committee (IGAC).
For further information contact Heath Rickard,
3CR
Good Job presenter Shiralee Hood (far right) was
joined on her Radiothon show by singer Ruby Hunter
(centre top) and Djiva band members Jessie Lloyd
(centre bottom), a Murri from North Queensland and
Della Rae Morrison (far left), a Noongar of the South
West of Western Australia.
Photo: Steph Riddell
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Indigenous Program Grants - 2008/09
Grantee
Broadcast on Round 1
Round 2
Hours
Total
Hours
Total
1CMS Canberra Multicultural Community Radio
1CMS
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
2XX
78
$6,760
78
$7,800
2BAY Bay 99.9 FM
2BAY
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
2VOX 106.9 FM
2VOX
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
3CR
260
$28,600
226
$22,594
4CCR Cairns 89.1 FM
4CCR
104
$7,800
104
$10,400
5GFM Gulf FM
5GFM
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
5GTR
78
$6,760
78
$7,800
5YYY
52
$5,720
6EBA
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
Bookyana Inc.
5PBA
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
Goori B'casters of Radio Nambucca Inc.
2NVR
260
$26,000
Hastings Local Media Aboriginal Corp.
2WAY
78
$6,760
78
$7,800
Maya Living Free Healing Assoc. Inc.
3RIM
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
NSW North Coast Aboriginal Broadcasting Corp.
2NCR, 2COW,
2NIM
442
$22,360
260
$26,000
Nunga Wangga Aboriginal Media Corp.
5UV
52
$5,720
52
$5,200
Southern Tableland Indigenous Cultural Assoc.
2YAS
78
$6,760
78
$7,800
1,586
$137,280
1,578
$157,794
Total
6PRK
Puranyangu-Rangka Kerrem Aboriginal Radio
Halls Creek, WA
Pictured: Station Manager Bukola Esin and Henry
Ah Choo.
Remote Indigenous Program Grants - 2008/09
Grantee
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No. of RIBS
supported
Round 1
Round 2
Hours
Total
Hours
Total
208
$20,488
8KIN CAAMA
4
208
$20,800
Ngaanyatjarra Media
12
260
$26,000
PAW Media & Communications
4
Pilbara & Kimberley Media Association
10
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media
6
Total
36
520
$52,000
988
$98,800
234
$23,049
208
$20,488
416
$40,976
312
$30,732
1,378
$135,733
Indigenous Equipment Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
2LND Koori Radio
Rd 2
$10,000
Air conditioning unit
Rd 2
$7,945
CODEC for outside broadcast
4AAA 4 Triple A 98.9FM Murri Country
Rd 2
$10,000
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
6DBY Derby Media Aboriginal Corp.
Rd 1
$8,160
3 x computers
6FX Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station
Rd 1
$8,127
Studio equipment
6NME Noongar Media Association
Rd 1
$22,606
OB facility and 5 edit suites
6PRK Puranyangu-Rangka Kerrem
Rd 1
$1,194
Outside recording kit
8MAB Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Assoc.
Rd 1
$10,000
Studio Equipment
CAMRA
Rd 1
$12,210
Tieline field IP codec
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
Rd 1
$5,827
5 x computers
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
Rd 2
$8,000
IP based CODEC
Nunga Wangga Aboriginal Media Corporation
Rd 1
$5,795
Studio equipment
Total
$109,864
On Sunday 5th July 2009 6NME 100.9 FM Noongar
Radio celebrated their official launch. The station
partnered with Naidoc Perth Committee to launch
the station at the NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony.
The radio launch and the NAIDOC event was a huge
success, attracting up to 5,000 people throughout the
day.
coastline, the Pilbara in the North West, Japan and
England.”
In 2008/09 6NME received funding from the CBF to
purchase outside broadcast equipment and production
computers.
“Noongar Radio had its own OB tent on site and we
broadcast live throughout the five hour event” said
Michelle White, Station Manager. “We covered an
awesome line up of local Indigenous bands and
cultural performance groups. One of the highlights of
the day was Noongar Radio’s inaugural Battle of the
Didges Competition – an event to find Perth’s best
Didge player. Fifteen entrants participated; some who
travelled a long way including from the Great Southern
Pictured: 6NME broadcaster Jeff Michael
Indigenous Special Program Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
Rd 1
$5,500
'Beyond The Bars' 2009
Rd 2
$7,000
Oral History Radio Program Series
8KIN CAAMA
Rd 1
$3,900
Tamworth Music Festival broadcast
Australian Indigenous Communications Assoc.
Rd 1
$30,000
2008 Darwin AICA Conference
Rd 2
$30,000
2009 AICA Conference/AGM
Indigenous Remote Communications Assoc.
Rd 2
$20,000
2009 Remote Media Festival
Nunga Wangga Aboriginal Media Corporation
Rd 2
$9,150
Renal Health - Broadcast Project
Total
$105,550
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RPH GRANTS
Radio for the Print Handicapped (RPH) grant
funding is available for programs, projects
and activities which support and enhance the
provision of RPH services. RPH services are a
vital communication resource for the 17.5% of
Australians, over 3 million people, who have some
form of print disability.
In 2008/09 the CBF received $322,124 to support
RPH community broadcasting. With funds carried
forward from the previous year and after provision
for advisory committee expenses a total of $332,125
was allocated to support community broadcasting
for the benefit of people with a print disability.
Grants were offered under two categories:
Program grants – for daily or weekly RPH radio
programs on non-RPH stations based on a set rate
per hour produced and broadcast. One grant of
$3,250 was reserved in funding to produce regular
programs to meet the needs of listeners with a print
handicap. This grant was later withdrawn.
After two years of RPH programing support
non-RPH stations are eligible for support via the
RPH national sponsorship scheme. Six non-RPH
stations have transitioned from RPH program grants
to the RPH national sponsorship program.
Service Support
$238,375
72%
Sector
Coordination
$90,500
27.9%
Program
$3,250
0.1%
TOTAL $332,125
Service Support grants – to support dedicated
RPH stations, sector projects and national
coordination. In 2008/09, $238,375 was allocated
to 7 metropolitan RPH stations and 5 regional
Victorian RPH stations. RPH Australia received
$90,500 for sector coordination.
Consideration of RPH grants is the responsibility
of the RPH Grants Advisory Committee
(RPHGAC).
6RPH – Information Radio
Like most community broadcasters Perth’s 6RPH
is reliant on voluntary staff to maintain service
to its target audience – in their case, people of
Western Australia with a print disability.
Over 100 volunteers are needed to maintain the
comprehensive weekly program schedule.
In 2008/09, 6RPH received an RPH Service
Support grant to part subsidise the salary of
the station’s Volunteer Manager who maintains
and develops the station’s voluntary staffing
requirements.
6RPH’s Station Manager Peter Luckett describes
the role as vital to the service: “The grant has
helped us to recruit, induct and train 32 new
volunteer readers, 12 new researchers and 5 new
announcers over the past year.
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Pictured: 6RPH Producer/Presenters Phoebe Sier
& Rebecca Warburton prepare for the 'Her Choice
Gossip' Program
The standard of our on air presentation is higher
as a result with improved consistency in our
presentation, better quality program content and
improved retention of volunteers.”
RPH Service Support Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
1RPH Canberra
$29,850
Salary subsidy and equipment
2RPH Sydney
$29,850
Salary Subsidy
4RPH Brisbane
$29,850
Salary Subsidies - Office Manager, assistants
5RPH Adelaide
$29,850
Salary Subsidies - Office Manager, Volunteer
Coordinator
6RPH Information Radio
$29,850
Salary Subsidy - Volunteer/Program Manager
7RPH Hobart
$29,850
Salary Subsidies - Manager and Ast Mgr/IT
Coordinator
Vision Australia Ltd.
$5,885
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator 2APH
$5,885
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator 3BPH
$5,885
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator 3GPH
$5,885
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator 3MPH
$5,885
Salary Subsidy - Station Coordinator 3SPH
$29,850
Salary Subsidy - Technical Coordinator 3RPH
Total
$238,375
RPH Program Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
8CCC Community Radio Inc.
$3,250
RPH News Hour in 2008/09
RPH Sector Coordination & Project Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
RPH Australia
$90,500
Sector Co-Ordination in 2008/09
Pictured: Colin Grayson 2RPH program announcer
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AMRAP GRANTS
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP)
is an initiative aimed at promoting Australian music.
The project works with musicians and community
broadcasters to create increased radio airplay
opportunities for contemporary Australian music on
community radio stations.
After a number of years of operating without any
Federal Government funding support, AMRAP was
re-established as a funded project in 2008/09.
The CBF established another Australian Music
Grants Advisory Committee (AMGAC) to consider the
AMRAP grant applications and monitor the progress
of the project.
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
(CBAA) was paid a total of $394,386 in 2008/09 to
re-establish the project.
Activities undertaken included:
•
recruitment and induction of key personnel
•
reviewing and enhancing existing AMRAP
services, including:
•
reenergising a targeted CD distribution service;
•
redeveloping the AMRAP website
(www.amrap.org); and
•
developing niche broadcaster networks;
•
extensive consultation, marketing and
communication with community stations
reintroducing AMRAP to the music industry
•
scoping future development of digital resources
to expand and enhance AMRAP services.
In 2008/09 AMRAP distributed 20,107 copies of 315
separate CD titles to 272 community radio stations.
Overall 549 artists received support via the AMRAP
distribution service this year. In addition, two x 1
hour AMRAP programs were broadcast weekly via
CRN throughout the period. One of these programs
was broadcast twice, delivering a total of 3 hours of
AMRAP content per week. Content was sourced from
recent AMRAP music titles and archived recordings
of outside broadcasts from music festivals and
performances across Australia.
The CBF reintroduced the AMRAP grants to stations
program, designed to support stations in distributing
diverse Australian music content to community
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Music
Correspondents
$11,500
0.2%
Live Music
Broadcasts
$39,100
7.4%
Live Music
Recordings
$83,518
15.8%
Sector
Coordination
$394,386
74.6%
TOTAL $528,504
broadcasters across the country. One round of grants
was offered under three categories:
Live Music Broadcasts – to support stations in
providing live to air and national re-broadcast of
Australian music from festivals, concerts and gigs.
A total of $39,100 was allocated to support three
stations and one Remote Indigenous Broadcasting
Service (RIBS).
Live Music Recordings – to support stations in
providing recordings of live music performances at
a festival, concert, gig or in-studio, and production
of a master CD for distribution to community radio
stations. A total of $83,518 was allocated to support
14 stations and one Remote Indigenous Media
Organisation (RIMO).
Music Correspondents – to support the production
of diverse, well-produced and engaging short program
content on aspects of contemporary Australian music
for distribution to community radio stations. A total of
$11,500 was allocated to five stations.
Consideration of AMRAP grants is the responsibility
of the Australian Music Grants Advisory Committee
(AMGAC).
For further information contact Craig Twitt, Grant
Administrator email: [email protected].
AMRAP – Live Music Broadcast Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
2RES Eastside Radio 89.7
$10,000
East Village Jazz Festival
3JOY Joy FM
$10,000
Amrap Shout Out
4ZZZ Creative Broadcasters Ltd.
$9,100
Woodford Folk Festival
Hope Vale RIBS
$10,000
Hope Vale Live Music Airing Program
Total
$39,100
AMRAP – Live Music Recording Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
2FBi Free Broadcast Inc.
$9,650
FBi Front Row compilation CD
2FBi Free Broadcast Inc.
$2,000
FBi Studio Recordings
2MCE 92.3 FM
$5,650
Sounds Live
$2,400
East Village Jazz Festival
2SER Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd.
$2,750
On The Corner Live
3CH Highlands 100.7 FM
$2,642
Music of the Macedon Ranges
$2,000
Carlton Live!
3HOT Sunraysia Community Radio Assoc. Inc.
$4,500
Hot and Semi-Arid
3JOY 94.9 FM
$2,000
The best of Local & Vocal
3MDR Mountain District Radio Inc.
$8,050
3MDR's Big Gig
3PBS Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-op.
$2,000
The Easey Street Sessions
3SYN 90.7 FM
$2,000
SYN Approved in-studio compilation
3SYN 90.7 FM
$9,870
SYN Approved Live Gig Recordings
4BSR BEAU 101.5 FM
$1,506
Scenic Songwriters!
4BSR BEAU 101.5 FM
$2,500
Scenic Rim live music recordings
$2,000
Live under the bridge
PAW Media & Communications
$10,000
Tanami Live
Radio Adelaide
$10,000
Live Music Fest 2009
Radio Adelaide
$2,000
The Friday Sessions on The Range
Total
$83,518
AMRAP – Correspondence Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
3JOY 94.9 FM
$2,500
Opera boutique
3SYN 90.7 FM
$2,500
SYN Approved series
$2,500
Performances from The Dreaming festival
5BBB Triple B 89.1 FM
$2,000
Our Musical Times
7EDG Edge Radio
$2,000
My Music, My Story
Total
$11,500
AMRAP – Sector Coordination and Project Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
CBAA
$ 100,000
Re-establishment and management of the
AMRAP
CBAA
$ 294,386
Management & development of AMRAP in
2008/09
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CBONLINE GRANTS
The umbrella term, CBOnline, refers to several
related information and communications
technology-based infrastructure projects
including: the Digital Delivery Network (DDN); the
Satellite Reception Equipment grants program;
Online Development grants; and the CBOnline
Project incorporating the CBOnline website and
Community Broadcasting Database (CBD).
CBOnline grants support the maintenance and
development of these projects and associated
content.
In 2008/09 the CBF received $532,251 to support
CBOnline. With returned grants and accumulated
interest a total of $470,883 was allocated in grants;
$10,743 for costs associated with the low-speed
satellite data channel required for DDN operation;
$10,625 for costs associated with CRN uplink and
$40,000 for the CBOnline Review Consultancy.
CBOnline Project Sector Coordination
The CBOnline Project, incorporating the CBOnline
website and Community Broadcasting Database, is
coordinated by CBOnline Content Manager, based
at the Community Broadcasting Association of
Australia.
In 2008/09 the CBAA was paid $152,769 for project
coordination & CBOnline development.
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Satellite Equipment
$3,780
Digital Delivery Network
0.7%
$41,680
9%
Online Development
$82,949
17.6%
Project Management
& Operations
$342,474
72.7%
TOTAL $470,883
CBOnline Website
CBOnline is also the name of the community
broadcasting sector’s portal website:
www.cbonline.org.au. The CBOnline website
provides an online presence for community
stations and online resources for community
broadcasters. It showcases sector activities and
initiatives and informs the general public about the
integral role community broadcasting plays in many
Australian communities. The portal also provides
an access point for the community broadcasting
sectors biennial industry survey - the Community
Broadcasting Database.
Digital Delivery Network (DDN)
The Digital Delivery Network (DDN) uses a
low-speed data stream linked to the Community
Radio Network (CRN) satellite channel to deliver
data directly to station-based computer equipment
via the station’s satellite receiver. The DDN
enables: online ordering of programs; automated
recording and storage of CRN programs for
later replay; and distribution of audio, image and
text files via datacasting. A further advantage of
the DDN is that it provide easier access to, and
exchange of, small audio items such as serials and
community service announcements.
In 2008/09, the CBAA received $125,585 for DDN
software development, implementation, operations
and support. The CBAA also coordinated the
production of 10 DDN Player computers for
distribution to stations. As the installed DDN
Player base ages it is expected that the rate of
required replacement will increase.
One hundred and seventy-one stations have now
received a DDN player computer. The DDN Project
is coordinated by the CBAA.
Digital Delivery Network Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Purpose
1ART ArtSound 92.7 FM
Replacement computer, software and soundcard
2AIR Coffs Coast Community Radio Inc.
2BAY 99.9 FM
2CUZ Muda Aboriginal Corp.
2LRR Opal 89.7 FM
2PAR Paradise FM Community Radio Inc.
3HCR Omeo Shire Community Access Radio
3WPR Oak 101.3 FM
Satellite Equipment 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
Bundaberg Burnett Community B'casting Assoc. Inc. $1,380
Equipment plus $480.00 for dish & installation
4WHO Yarraman Community Radio 99.7 FM
$2,400
Equipment plus $1,500 for dish & installation
Total
$3,780
CBOnline Project Management and Operations Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
Community Broadcasting Assoc. of Australia
$152,769
CBOnline Co-Ordination in 2008/09
$38,800
CBOnline Data Collection 2009 (2007/08 FY)
Stations & Sector organisations
$25,320
CBOnline Data Collection
$125,585
DDN Project Co-ordination 2008/09
$41,680
DDN computers replacement
Total
$384,154
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Online Development Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Amount
Purpose
$5,000
Develop on-demand streaming service
3JOY 94.9 FM
$1,815
Develop web 2.0 social networking tools
3PBS Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-op.
$10,000
Develop radio on demand streaming service
3RRR Triple R Broadcasters
$10,000
Extension of the Digital Convergence Project
3SYN 90.7 FM
$5,000
Further development of the Bentokit Project
3VKV Alpine Radio 92.5 FM
$2,034
Purchase & install IP based OB equipment
$10,000
Customise MediaPoint for the Indigenous sector
$10,000
Test & trial increased data capacity
$9,100
Develop program resource portal
IRCA Indigenous Remote Communications Assoc
$10,000
Develop indigitube for online streaming
RPH Australia
$10,000
Customise MediaPoint for RPH stations
Total
$82,949
Indigitube.com.au
Indigitube is an online Indigenous Project that
streams free to air regional radio to remote
Indigenous areas as well as the rest of the
world. Audio is streamed via a split-mono audio
feed through existing satellite and broadband
infrastructure. With an Indigenous radio streaming
service available, Indigenous communities will gain
access to wider variety of locally produced and
culturally relevant information services through public
and private internet networks.
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It is hoped that with ongoing access community
members will develop skills to fully realize the
potentials of the world wide web in line with their
aspirations and values.
The Indigenous Remote Communications Association
(IRCA) developed Indigitube with the assistance of
an Online Development grant of $10,000 and other
funding sources.
SATELLITE SERVICES
Satellite services perform a number of valuable
functions within community broadcasting.
They facilitate program exchange between stations
- supporting an expansion of content choices
for local audiences. Stations can supplement
and complement locally produced programs by
selecting content to add variety and diversity to
their schedules. Where the production costs of
particular content is high stations can specialise
and exchange programs.
Satellite services provide a sustaining service
allowing stations to maintain continuity of service
when local broadcasters are unavailable.
They allow national distribution of special live
events such as sport and festival broadcasts.
At present, satellite services provide the most
cost-effective option for national broadcastquality program distribution and exchange.
Beyond the CRN subscription fee, almost all such
programming is provided free of charge by the
program producers.
There are four audio channels carried on the
Optus C1 satellite including the three national
community radio satellite channels:
The Community Radio Network (CRN); the
National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) and
the RPH Australia satellite service; and a fourth
service – the BBC World Service. Collectively the
three national community radio satellite channels
contribute around 12% of community radio
program content.
In 2008/09 the CBF received $61,045 to assist the
community radio satellite network. For the same
period, CBF support for sector satellite services
amounted to $150,981 including:
•
$67,947 for net satellite service uplink costs;
•
$10,244 for the low-speed datalink for the DDN
funded through CBOnline grants;
•
$69,010 for support of the CRN service funded
through the General - Sector Coordination
grant to the CBAA; and
•
$3,780 for station satellite reception equipment
grants funded through CBOnline grants.
In addition to supporting network operating costs,
the CBF also contributed to the production costs of
a range of nationally distributed programs assisted
through Amrap, Ethnic, General and Indigenous
grants.
For example:
•
News and current affairs programs including
The Wire, produced by a consortium of 2SER,
4EB and Radio Adelaide, 3CR’s Women on
the Line, and the National Radio News (NRN)
service produced by Charles Sturt University;
•
Specialist programs including 3CR’s Lost
in Science, 3JOY’s Allegro Non Troppo and
Radio Adelaide’s Writer’s Radio;
•
Live outside broadcasts including CAAMA’s
broadcast of the 2009 Tamworth Music
Festival and 3JOY’s Amrap Shout Out; and
•
3CR’s Beyond the Bars broadcast for 2009.
More information on CRN is available at
www.cbaa.org.au and on NIRS at www.nirs.org.au
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TRAINING GRANTS
Training grants are provided to assist with the delivery
of accredited broadcast and management skills
training, delivery of innovative projects, development
of accredited training resources, and the training of
trainers for the sector.
CBF Training grants complement the National Training
Project (NTP). The NTP is managed by the CBAA to
assist with the delivery of training and the development
of training resources for community radio. In 2008/09
the CBF received $600,000 to support community
broadcasting training. With funds carried forward from
previous years a total of $893,759 was allocated to
support training delivery to the community radio sector
in this financial year. A further $40,000 was allocated
to project evaluation.
In 2008/09, Training grants assisted 29 community
radio stations and five sector representative
organisations. Activities supported at the Community
Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) included
the maintenance of a National Training Project
Secretariat that oversaw coordination of the NTP,
with costs allocated in 2008/09 partly supporting the
coordination of the NTP in the 2009/10 financial year.
Grants were offered under six categories:
Broadcast Training grants - for the delivery of a
short course of accredited units from the Certificate II,
III or IV in Broadcasting (Radio). A total of $138,056
was allocated to support 29 stations. Six grants of
$5,000 were allocated to sector organisations for the
delivery of Large Group-Based Broadcast Training.
Broadcast Training grants funded 491 training places
in 2008/09, with trainees undertaking over 2,700 hours
of accredited training.
Trainer Development grants – offered to
sector-based RTO’s to provide new training
and assessment qualifications and professional
development opportunities to trainers for the benefit of
the sector. Two RTO’s were allocated grants totalling
$46,306.
Trainer Development
$46,306
4.8%
Resource Development
$309,500
35.5%
Training
Innovation Project
$111,000
12.4%
Broadcast
Training
$138,056
15.4%
Management
Training
$100,000
Project Management
11%
$148,897
16.5%
TOTAL $853,759
Management Training grants – generally offered
to sector-based Registered Training Organisations
(RTOs) to deliver accredited units in management
training to the sector. In 2008/09 two grants totaling
$100,000 were allocated to AICA for the piloting of
management training resources developed to meet the
needs of the Indigenous broadcasting sector.
Resource Development grants – offered to
sector-based RTO’s to develop training resources for
the benefit of the sector. Three RTO’s were allocated
grants totaling $205,500 to develop broadcast training
resources for the new CUF07 Screen and Media
training package. In total $309,500 was allocated to
Resource Development projects in 2008/09.
Consideration of training grants is the responsibility of
the Training Grants Advisory Committee (TGAC).
Further information on the National Training Project is
available from the sector’s web portal www.cbonline.org.au
Project Management grants – a special grant of
$38,897 was offered to support the employment of an
Indigenous Training Officer at AICA.
Training Innovation Projects grants – to support
innovative capacity building projects outside the
scope of other Training grant categories that result in
the effective delivery of broadcast and management
training within the sector. Five stations were
supported with grants totaling $111,000.
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Pictured: Nicola Joseph, National Training Project
Manager training Denella Hampton in the Certificate IV
Training and Assessment qualification at CAAMA in Alice
Springs. Photo G. Lyons 2009
Broadcast Training Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Rd 2
Rd 1
Rd 3
Rd 4
$2,000
Total
$2,000
1WAY 92.7 FM
$2,000
$2,000
2BLU Blue Mountains Public Broadcasting Soc. Inc.
$2,300
$2,300
$2,000
$2,000
$2,300
$2,300
2RDJ Radio 88.1 FM
$2,000
$2,000
2RRR 88.5 FM
$1,000
$2,000
3APL Bacchus Marsh Community Radio Inc.
$1,000
$2,000
$1,000
$2,300
$2,300
$2,500
$2,000
3OCR Otway 98.3 FM Community Radio Group Inc.
$2,200
$2,000
$2,200
3YYR The Pulse 94.7 FM
4GEM Bowen Community Broadcasting Assoc. Inc.
$2,000
4RED Moreton Media Group Inc.
$2,300
$3,000
$2,000
3GCB Life 103.9 FM Gippsland
3MBS Music Broadcasting Soc. of Victoria
$2,000
$2,500
$2,000
$2,200
$6,600
$2,000
$4,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,350
$2,000
5BBB Triple B 89.1 FM
$4,650
$2,000
$4,000
$2,610
$2,610
$2,600
$2,600
$2,600
5MBS 99.9 FM
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
5ROX Rox-FM
$2,500
$2,000
$2,600
$7,100
$2,500
$2,500
5TCB Limestone Coast Radio
5THE Millcar Inc.
$7,800
$2,000
$2,730
5TRX TRAX-FM
$2,300
$2,500
$2,500
$8,000
$2,730
$2,300
$2,000
6PRK Puranyangu- Rangka Kerrem
$7,000
$8,966
$8,966
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
NEMBC National Ethnic & Multicultural Broad. Council
$5,000
$5,000
Radio Adelaide
$2,100
$2,100
SCMA Southern Community Media Association Inc.
$5,000
Total
$49,800
$2,600
$2,600
$9,400
$5,000
$5,000
$15,000
$27,000 $27,500
$33,756 $138,056
Trainer Development Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
4AAA 98.9 FM
Rd 2
$4,800
Trainer Training for 3 Trainers
4AAA 98.9 FM
Rd 2
$9,900
Management & Broadcaster Trainer
Professional Development.
Rd 2
$9,236
Trainer Training in partnership with
NEMBC
Rd 3
$10,500
Management Trainer Professional
Development - 5 workshops
Rd 3
$11,870
Trainer Training in Alice Springs
Total
$46,306
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5GTR South East Community Access Radio Inc. – Broadcast Training
“The training was extremely professional and we
have seen a great benefit from it,” said station
Board member Perri Rasmussen. “The training
group worked together, assisting each other with
interviews and collating information for program
content and improving their current on-air
programming. Those that weren’t involved are
wishing they had been a part of the training, so we
hope to run another Certificate III course soon."
With the assistance of three Broadcast Training
grants across 2008/09 a group of trainees from
Mount Gambier’s 5GTR FM undertook twelve units
of accredited broadcast training with six completing
a Certificate III in Broadcasting.
The CBAA as the Registered Training Organisation
sent trainers to deliver the units which included
panel operation, digital editing, program planning
and preparation as well as media law.
Trainees from 5GTR with their trainers left to right back row: Josine Tonen (trainer), Matt Sage, behind the 5GTR sign:
Station Manager Matt Wall, to the right of the sign: Daniel Lamey, left to right front: Shannon Speck, Bronte Ellard, Glenda
Tyley, Julieanne Whitehill (trainer), (and in front of sign): Nathan Butler, Chris Spackman.
Management Training Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
Australian Indigenous Communications Association
Rd 1
$10,000
Indigenous Management Training
Pilot Stage One
Rd 1
$90,000
Indigenous Management Training
Pilot Stage Two
Total
Training Project Management and Operations Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
Rd 3
$38,897
AICA Training Officer
Rd 2
$10,000
NTP Coordination 2007/08
Rd 4
$100,000
Management of National
Training Secretariat Jul - Dec
Total
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$100,000
$148,897
Training Resource Development Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
4AAA 98.9 FM
Rd 3
$96,000
Broadcast Training Resource
Development
Rd 2
$40,000
Indigenous Management
Training Resource Devtelopment
Rd 4
$40,000
Development of NTP Online
Portal
Rd 3
$24,000
BTRD Project Management
Rd 3
$54,500
Development
Radio Adelaide
Rd 3
$55,000
Development
Total
$309,500
Broadcast Training Resource Development
In 2008/09 three community broadcasting sectorbased Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
were funded to develop new, and repurpose existing,
Broadcast Training resources in a large collaborative
project coordinated by the National Training Project
Secretariat. A scoping exercise was undertaken
in 2007 to investigate what resources are in use in
the delivery of accredited training in the sector and
recommendations were made as to what resources
would be required to deliver the new CUF07 Screen
and Media Training Package and its associated
qualifications to the sector.
will be developed to meet the specific needs of the
Indigenous sector, and others will be translated into
languages other than English. Training resources
developed to meet the specific needs of the RPH
sector were completed in 2008/09.
This project will see the development of resources for
a total of 64 accredited training units, some of which
Training Innovation Projects Grants 2008/09
Grantee
Round
Amount
Purpose
2VOX FM Illawarra Community FM Broadcasters
Rd 2
$15,000
Youth Management Project
3SYN 90.7 FM
Rd 3
$15,000
Technical Training Project
4AAA 98.9 FM
Rd 2
$23,650
Indigenous Performance Writing
Project
6DBY Derby Media Aboriginal Corp.
Rd 3
$7,350
Community Engagement Project
8KIN CAAMA
Rd 2
$25,000
CAAMA Radio Intervention
Project; Phase 1
8KIN CAAMA
Rd 3
$25,000
Phase 2: CAAMA Radio
Intervention Project; Phase 2
Total
$111,000
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DIGITAL RADIO
The Digital Radio Framework announced by the
Federal Government in 2005 was developed
following consultation with a range of stakeholders
including community broadcasters. It is built around
digital radio being a supplement to existing radio
services in Australia, rather than a replacement
technology. Digital radio will be introduced
in stages, taking advantage of technological
advances. Legislation was passed in 2007 to
facilitate the introduction of digital radio in five
capital cities from July 2009. A funding commitment
of $10.1 million was made to help community
broadcasters establish digital radio infrastructure.
Digital Radio Implementation Project (DRBIP)
The DRBIP involves coordination of planning,
research, policy development and related
activities supporting the establishment of
technical infrastructure, content aggregation and
management processes for community radio digital
services as well as business advice and associated
liaison and distribution of information at a state and
national level to ensure that the sector engages
with the structures and processes outlined for the
implementation of digital radio broadcasting within
the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital
Radio) Act 2007.
In May 2008 the Government announced a number
of planned amendments regarding community
sector participation in the roll-out of digital radio:
•
To ensure that the sector retains the right to
participate in the ownership of jointly owned
digital radio transmission infrastructure;
•
To delay the start-up date for digital radio in
capital cities; and
•
To remove Hobart from the first roll-out of
digital radio services. Services in Hobart are
expected to commence alongside regional
cities such as Wollongong, Newcastle and
Geelong.
Digital radio implementation is a complex process
for Australia's radio industry. Engaging with the
requirements of the Digital Radio Framework is
particularly challenging for the community sector.
Being a sector comprised of diverse,
volunteer-driven, independent not-for-profit
organisations, the consultative processes required
are complex and time-consuming. Access to
dedicated Digital Radio funds in 2009/10 will
greatly assist this process. A basic schematic
overview of Digital Radio infrastructure is provided
overleaf.
Australian Government Funding
The 2008/09 Federal Budget committed
$11.2 million for transmission infrastructure, content
aggregation and associated operational costs
associated with the commencement of community
digital radio services. This funding commences in
2009/10 and is distributed over three years:
$6.906m. in 2009/10; $2.129m. in 2010/11; and
$2.176m. in 2011/12.
CBF Funding for Digital radio
In 2008/09 the Department of Broadband,
Communications and the Digital Economy
(DBCDE) provided an additional $100,000
plus GST to support the extensive technical
planning and policy development work required
for community sector participation in digital
radio. This amount was allocated in support of
continued sector engagement with the digital
radio implementation process. The Community
Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA)
received one grant of $100,000 for the Digital
Radio Implementation Project (DRBIP) in 2008/09
to undertake technical planning and policy
development.
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INDIGENOUS REMOTE RADIO REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement
(IRRR) Project was initiated through a commitment
of $3.3 million under the Australian Government’s
Backing Indigenous Ability program originally
announced as a part of the Connect Australia
initiative in August 2005. The purpose of the IRRR
Project is to improve the technical quality and level
of service provided by licensed Remote Indigenous
Broadcasting Services (RIBS) with community radio
licenses by replacing obsolete radio equipment.
Administration of the IRRR application process
and local installation of the equipment has been
coordinated by the appropriate regional Remote
Indigenous Media Organisation (RIMO) including
the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association
(CAAMA), Ngaanyatjara (NG) Media, Pilbara and
Kimberly Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Pitjantjara
Yankunyatjatara (PY) Media, Queensland Remote
Aboriginal Media Aboriginal Corporation, Top End
Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association and
PAW (Warlpiri) Media. RIBS located in the Torres
Straits Islands are represented by the Torres Strait
Islander Media Association (TSIMA).
Phase One
Identification of obsolete equipment was assessed
through an equipment survey coordinated by the
relevant Remote Indigenous Media Organisation
(RIMO) acting on behalf of RIBS within their region.
The survey was completed in early November 2007
and identified the equipment needs of 79 licensed
RIBS services. A short application process was
completed in early December 2007 and orders for
centrally purchased equipment were placed before
the end of 2007. Centrally purchased equipment
was delivered to RIMO's in April/May 2008 with
several installations well underway by the end of
the financial year. The number of eligible RIBS
participating in the IRRR Project has reduced
from 79 to 75 due to the amalgamation of the
five Northern Peninsular Area (NPA) RIBS into a
single regional RIBS service based at Bamaga.
Installation of equipment funded under Phase One
will be installed by the end of 2009.
Phase Two
In February 2009, the project had reported a
surplus of approximately $0.5m. In consultation
with the Indigenous broadcasting sector (AICA
and IRCA), the CBF submitted a request to the
Department Environment, Water, Heritage & the
Arts to repurpose the funding for a second stage
of the IRRR Project – Phase Two. In May 2009,
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DEWHA agreed to the CBF’s request but noted
that funding would be limited to support of RIBS
broadcasting under a temporary community
broadcast licence. A grant round for IRRR Phase
Two was announced prior to 30 June 2009.
The remaining funds are expected to assist a
further 15-20 remote radio services to upgrade
obsolete radio equipment.
In 2008/09, the CBF received $800,000 from the
Department Environment, Water, Heritage & the
Arts in support of the IRRR Project being the final
payment for the project. With reallocated funds
from previous years, interest earned and other
reimbursements, $853,877 was available in support
of the project. During the year $61,962 was
expended on the project with a further $293,593
committed at 30 June 2009. The remaining funds
of $498,322 are available for IRRR Project - Phase
Two.
The Foundation continues to work in consultation
and cooperation with peak bodies, IRCA and AICA,
the RIMO’s, other Indigenous media stakeholders
and the Department to bring the IRRR Project to
fruition.
With the approval of IRRR Phase Two the
Indigenous Remote Radio Replacement (IRRR)
Grants Advisory Committee was dissolved and
responsibility for oversight of the IRRR Project
grants process was delegated to the Indigenous
Grants Advisory Committee (IGAC).
For further information regarding the IRRR Project
contact Heath Rickard on (03) 9419 8055 or
email: [email protected].
Pictured: Bernard Namok from Maningrida in the West
Arnhem Shire
Photo: Kyle Doevendans, Technical Services Assistant
Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association NT
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
for the year ended 30 June 2009
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COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION LIMITED
ABN 48 008 590 403
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your directors present their report on the company for the financial year ended June 30 2009. DIRECTORS The names and particulars of the directors of the Community Broadcasting Foundation Limited in office at
any time during the financial year are: Mr John Martin General Manager, Television Oceania, Sydney. President appointed 15/11/90 Mr Alexander Marinos, OAM Actor, broadcaster, Sydney Vice President appointed 3/3/06 Ms Ruth Ashe Consultant, Canberra appointed 1/1/03 Ms Juliet Fox Program Manager, Melbourne
Treasurer appointed 14/01/08 Ms Meagan Loader Radio Station Director, Sydney
appointed 10/09/08 Mr Geoffrey Payne Information Services, Melbourne appointed 16/2/07 Mr James Remedio Radio Station Manager, Alice Springs appointed 16/07/07 term completed 30/06/09 Rev Seraphim Slade Broadcaster, Yass appointed 16/2/07 Dr Heinrich Stefanik, OAM Consultant, Canberra appointed 26/4/07 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the company during the year was to assist and support the development of
community broadcasting in Australia. OPERATING RESULTS The company is a non-profit organisation. The operating deficit for the year after extraordinary items was
$18,817 (2008 : surplus $32,967). DIVIDENDS No dividends have been paid or recommended to be paid during the year. 44
ABN 48 008 590 403
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
MEMBERS' GUARANTEE The Community Broadcasting Foundation is a company limited by guarantee. The liability of the members is limited to a maximum of $10 each. Each director is a member of the company. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS The company is responsible for disbursing grants to community broadcasting organisations on behalf of the
Australian Government and other funding sources. STATE OF AFFAIRS In the opinion of the directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the company occurring
during the financial year. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may
significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the
company in subsequent financial years.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The company's operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the
Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
INDEMNIFYING OFFICER OR AUDITOR
No indemnities have been given or agreed to be given, or insurance premiums paid or agreed to be paid, during or
since the end of the financial year, to any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of the company.
PROCEEDING ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any
proceedings to which the company is party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all
or any part of those proceedings. The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS The company will continue to pursue its policy of promoting and supporting community broadcasting in Australia. MEETING OF DIRECTORS During the financial year seven meetings of Directors were held. Attendance was: Eligible meetings Number Attended Ms Ruth Ashe 6 5
Ms Juliet Fox 6 6
Ms Meagan Loader 5 5
Mr Alexander Marinos OAM 6 6
Mr John Martin 6 6
Mr Geoffrey Payne 6 5
Mr James Remedio 6 5
Rev Seraphim Slade 6 5
Dr Heinrich Stefanik OAM 6 6
DIRECTORS' BENEFITS Since the end of the previous financial year, no Director of the company has received or become entitled to receive
a benefit and no remuneration is received or due and receivable by any directors of the company. 45
ABN 48 008 590 403
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the Auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act
2001 is set out below.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Dated 22 October 2009 at Melbourne.
Director
Director
John Martin
Juliet Fox
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION
307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001
To: The Directors of Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd.
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and believe, in relation to the audit for the financial year
ended 30th June 2009 there have been:
a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001
in relation to the audit, and
b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
T J Ryan & Co
Chartered Accountants
T J Ryan
Principal
Melbourne
Dated: 13 October 2009
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ABN 48 008 590 403
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
NOTES $
2009
$
2008 2 10,464,822 11,462,682 Revenue from Ordinary Activities 10,464,822 11,462,682 Gross Profit 9,814,582 10,808,378 Grants and projects paid and committed 45,655
46,176 Grant and project committee expenses 8,328 11,574 Depreciation 615,074 563,587 Secretariat operating costs (18,817)
32,966 Operating surplus before income tax Nil Nil Income Tax Expense (18,817)
32,966 Net Surplus After Tax The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements. 47
ABN 48 008 590 403
BALANCE SHEET
AT 30TH JUNE 2009
$
$
NOTES 2009
2008 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 2,250,468 1,980,360 Trade and Other Receivables 4 107,152 333,348 Other 5 2,335 2,995 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 2,359,955 2,316,703 NON CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant & Equipment 6 23,403 15,378 TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 23,403 15,378 TOTAL ASSETS 2,383,358 2,332,081 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade & Other Payables 7 2,032,772 1,963,798 Provisions 8 91,561 90,438 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,124,333 2,054,236 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,124,333 2,054,236 NET ASSETS 259,027 277,845 EQUITY Retained Surplus 9 259,027 277,845 TOTAL EQUITY 259,027 277,845 COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Nil Nil The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements. 48
ABN 48 008 590 403
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
$
$
NOTES
2009
2008
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Grant receipts in the course of operations 10,306,098
11,162,392 Cash payments in the course of operations (10,182,333)
(11,540,774)
Receipts from Interest Received 162,696 297,848 Net cash provided by operating activities 14(b) 286,464 (80,531)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities Fixed asset purchases 16,353 4,811 16,353 4,811 Net cash provided by investing activities Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash held 270,110 (85,342)
1,980,360 2,065,702 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July 2008 Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2009 14(a)
2,250,467
1,980,360 The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements.
ABN 48 008 590 403
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN RECOGNISED
INCOME AND EXPENSE
NOTES
Net income recognised directly in Equity
Surplus (Deficit) for the Period
(18,817)
(18,817)
32,966
32,966 Total recognised Income and Expense for the period
(18,817)
32,966 $
2009
$
2008
The statement of change in equity is to be read in conjuration with the notes to the financial statements as
set out in pages 50-54.
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NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant policies which have been adapted in the preparation of the financial report are:
Corporate Information
The financial report for the company is prepared on the basis of the company being an individual notfor-profit entity. The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and is a company limited by
guarantee. The financial report is prepared in Australian dollars.
Basis of Preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with
Australian Accounting Standards (“AASBs”), (including Australian Interpretations) adopted by the
Australian Accounting Standards Board (“AASB”) and the Corporations Act 2001. Compliance with
Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statement and notes also comply with
International Financial Reporting Standards where applicable..
The financial report is prepared on the historical cost basis except for financial instruments held for
trading, which are stated at fair value.
The preparation of a financial report in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires
management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies
and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated
assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstance, the result of which form the basis of making the judgments
about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Actual results may differ from these estimates. These accounting policies have been consistently
applied by the Company.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year,
or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.
There are no significant judgments made by management in the application of Australian Accounting
Standards that have significant effect on either the financial report or estimates with a significant risk of
material adjustment in the next financial report.
Principal Activities
The company operates as a non-profit organisation promoting and supporting community broadcasting in
Australia.
Non Current Assets
The carrying amounts of all non current assets are reviewed to determine whether they are in excess
of their recoverable amount at balance date. If the carrying amount of non current assets exceeds the
recoverable amount, the asset is written down to the lower amount. In assessing the recoverable amounts,
the relevant cash flows have not been discounted to their present value.
Income Tax
The company is exempt from income tax as an Australian Taxation Office endorsed income
tax exempt charity (ITEC).
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ABN 48 008 590 403
NOTES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
Property, Plant & Equipment
Property, plant & equipment are included at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.
All fixed assets are depreciated over the estimated useful lives commencing from the time the asset is held
ready for use. The gain or loss on disposal of all fixed assets is determined as the difference between the
carrying amount of the assets at the time of disposal and the proceeds of the disposal, and is included in
the operating surplus of the company in the year of disposal.
Employee Benefits
Provision is made in respect of the company’s liability for annual leave and anticipated long service leave.
Interest Income
Interest income is brought to account on an accruals basis taking into account the effective yield of the
financial asset.
Grants Received
Grant revenue is recognised at fair value of the consideration received net of the amount of goods and
services tax (GST) payable and is recognised when the grant provided is receivable.
Goods & Services Tax
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
Receivables and payables are stated at cost with the amount of GST included.
The net amount of GST receivable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current liability or current
asset in the balance sheet.
Impairment
The carrying value of the company’s assets are reviewed at each balance date to determine whether there
is an indication of impairment.
Trade and Other Payables
When grants are received, an undertaking is signed by the company ensuring that funds will be disbursed
only to approved applicants and any excess funds will be refunded to the grantor. Accordingly, due to the
undertaking being a legal document, enforceable at law, a liability arises as the funds are either owed to
approved applicants or the grantor. This liability is categorised as a grant committed included in Payables.
Standards that are in existence but not effective
The directors have considered accounting standards issued but not yet effective at the date of this report
and believe that there will not be any material adjustment to the report as a result of the application of
these standards.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2009
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE
$
$
NOTE 2 SURPLUS FROM OPERATIONS 2009
2008
Operating Surplus (Deficit) has been determined after: Revenue from Continuing Operations: Grants Received - DEWHA IBP - 107,500 - DEWHA IBP - IRRR Project 800,000 2,100,000 - DEWHA IBP - IRRR Project Officer - 65,000 - DBCDE 8,808,119 8,038,043 Interest Received 162,696 297,848 Other Revenue 694,007
854,291 10,464,822 11,462,682 Charging as expense: Auditors of The Company
T.J. Ryan & Co.
Audit & Review of the Financial Report
6,500 6,000 Depreciation 8,328 11,574 Transfer to Provision for Employee Entitlements 1,123 2,580 NOTE 3 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank and on hand 46,720 36,276 Bank short term assets 2,203,748
1,944,084 2,250,468 1,980,360 The weighted average interest rate on cash assets at 30 June 2009 is 3.65 % (2008: 7.21%) NOTE 4 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Trade Debtors Accrued Interest ATO - PAYG, GST & FBT Payable 19,648 9,246 78,259 107,152 10,000 22,866 300,482 333,348 NOTE 5 OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Pre-payments 2,335 2,335 52
2,995 2,995 COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION LIMITED
ABN 48 008 590 403
NOTE 6 PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT LEASEHOLD OFFICE Cost
IMPROVEMENTS
Balance at 1 July 2008 40,558 Acquisitions - Disposals (12,500)
Balance at 30 June 2009 28,058 EQUIPMENT
71,163 16,353 (12,188)
75,328 TOTAL COST 111,721 16,353 (24,688)
103,386 Depreciation & Impairment losses Balance at 1 July 2008 38,006 58,337 96,343 Depreciation charge for year 510 7,818 8,328 Disposals (12,500)
(12,188)
(24,688)
Balance at 30 June 2009 26,016 53,967 79,983 Net Book Value at 1 July 2008 2,552 12,826 Net Book value at 30 June 2009 2,042 21,361 15,378
23,403 NOTE 7 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES $
Trade Creditors Other Creditors Superannuation Grants and Projects Committed 2009
10,674 -
- 2,022,099 2,032,772
$
2008
2,718 55,000 4,747 1,901,333 1,963,798 NOTE 8 PROVISIONS Current Long Service Leave Entitlements 49,116 55,855 Employee Entitlements 42,445 34,583 91,561 90,438 NOTE 9 RETAINED SURPLUS Retained surplus at the beginning of the financial year 277,845 244,879 Net surplus attributed to members of the company (18,817)
32,966 Retained surplus at the end of the financial year 259,028 277,845 53
ABN 48 008 590 403
NOTE 10 MEMBERS' GUARANTEE The company does not have a share capital, as it is a company limited by guarantee. In accordance with
Clause 3B of the Company's constitution, every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the
assets of the company on winding up to the extent of $10 each. At 30 June 2009, the number of members
was 9 (2008: 8). NOTE 11 SEGMENT INFORMATION The company operates predominantly in one industry. The principal activity of the company is administering
the disbursement of grants for community broadcasting. The company operates in all Australian States and
Territories. NOTE 12 ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY A significant portion of the company's income is derived from grants by the Department of Broadband,
Communications and the Digital Economy. NOTE 13 SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS The economic entity contributes to an award superannuation fund to provide benefits to employees on
retirement, death, or disability. Benefits provided under the plan are based on contributions, currently at
15.4% (2008 : 15.4%) for each employee. NOTE 14 CASH FLOW INFORMATION (a) Reconciliation of Cash For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and
investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts, where applicable. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related
item in the Balance Sheet as follows: $ $
2009
2008
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Cash 46,720 36,276 Term Deposits and cash at call 2,203,748 1,944,084 2,250,468 1,980,360 (b) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Operating Surplus Operating Surplus (deficit) (18,817) 32,966 Non-cash Flows in Operating Statement: Depreciation 8,328 11,574 Changes in Assets & Liabilities: Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 3,973 (2,443)
Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments 660 1,039 Increase (Decrease) in creditors 68,974 90,848 Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 1,123 2,580 Increase/(Decrease) in tax payable 222,223 (217,097)
Net Cash Flow used in Operating Activities 286,465 (80,531)
ABN 48 008 590 403
NOTE 15 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE (a) Interest rate risk exposure The company's exposure to interest rate risk is presently limited to its cash assets. Cash assets represent
funds held in cheque and business management accounts during the period and these funds earned
interest at rates ranging between 0% and 4% depending on account balances. (b) Credit risk exposure Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counter-parties fail to perform as contracted. The credit risk on financial assets of the company which have been recognised on the Balance Sheet is
generally the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts. COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION LIMITED
ABN 48 008 590 403
STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS
The directors of the company declare that: The financial statements and notes, as set out in pages 43 to 55 present fairly the company's 1. financial position as at 30th June 2009 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance
with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and In the directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to
2. pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Dated 22 October 2009 at Melbourne Director
John Martin
Director
Juliet Fox
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Community Broadcasting Foundation Limited, which comprises
the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2009, an income statement, of changes in recognised income and expense and cash
flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and
the Directors’ Declaration as set out on pages 43 to 55.
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the
Corporations Act 2001. The responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error, selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in
the circumstances. In Note 1 the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101: Presentation
of Financial Statements, that compliance to the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting standards
(IFRS) ensures that the financial report, comprising the financial statement and notes, complies with International
Financial Reporting Standards.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical
requirements relating to audit engagement and plan to perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the
financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risk of material
misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design
the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies
used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001 provided to the directors of
Community Broadcasting Foundation limited on 13th October 2009 would be the same in terms if provided to the
directors as at the date of the auditor's report.
Auditor's opinion:
In our opinion,
a) the financial report of Community Broadcasting Foundation Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including;
i)
giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30th June 2009 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
ii)
complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
b) the financial report also complies with the International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
Signed on 22 October 2009.
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T J Ryan & Co
Chartered Accountants Melbourne
T J Ryan
Principal
COMPANY DETAILS
Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd
Street:
Postal:
Ground Floor, 144 George Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
PO Box 1354, Collingwood VIC 3066
ABN: 49 008 590 403
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
Website:
(03) 9419 8055
(03) 9419 8352
[email protected]
www.cbf.com.au
Staff Details
Ian Stanistreet - Executive Director
Barbara Baxter - Grants Administrator (Ethnic & Transmission Support grants)
Jo Curtin - Grants Administrator (General, Training & RPH grants)
Heath Rickard - Grants Administrator (Indigenous & IRRR Project grants)
Craig Twitt - Grants Administrator (AMRAP, CBOnline & Digital Radio grants)
Nermina Mulabegovic - Administrative Officer
Glossary of Acronyms
ACMA – Australian Communications and Media
Authority
ACTA - Australian Community Television Alliance
AICA – Australian Indigenous Communications
Association
AMGAC - Australian Music Grants Advisory
Committee
CBAA – Community Broadcasting Association of
Australia
CBD – Community Broadcasting Database
CBF – Community Broadcasting Foundation
CCG – CBOnline Consultative Group
CMA – Christian Media Australia
CRN – Community Radio Network Satellite service
DBCDE - Department of Broadband,
Communications and the Digital Economy
DDN – Digital Delivery Network
DEWHA - Department of the Environment, Water,
Heritage and the Arts
DRGAC - Digital Radio Grants Advisory Committee
EGAC – Ethnic Grants Advisory Committee
FSG – Funding Strategy Group
GGAC – General Grants Advisory Committee
IGAC – Indigenous Grants Advisory Committee
IRRRGAC - Indigenous Remote Radio
Replacement Project Grants Advisory Committee
IRRR Project - Indigenous Remote Radio
Replacement Project
NEMBC – National Ethnic & Multicultural
Broadcasters’ Council
NINS – National Indigenous News Service
NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service
NNSWCMA – Northern NSW Community Media
Association
NRN – National Radio News
NTCRA – Northern Territory Community Radio
Association
OGAC – Online Grants Advisory Committee
QCBA – Queensland Community Broadcasting
Association
RIBS – Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Service
RIMO – Remote Indigenous Media Organisation
RPH – Radio for the Print Handicapped
RPHA – RPH Australia Co-operative Ltd.
RPHGAC – RPH Grants Advisory Committee
SACBA – South Australian Community
Broadcasting Association
SCMA – Southern Community Media Association
SPCC - Sector Project Consultative Committee
TGAC – Training Grant Advisory Committee
WACBA – Western Australian Community
Broadcasting Association
www.cbf.com.au

1 - Community Broadcasting Foundation

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