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IRCA NEWS
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
It’s been a big year with our transition to national peak body and a range of exciting events, projects, research and policy activities. The IRCA Annual Report 2016/17 gives an overview of the outcomes and impact of IRCA’s work on behalf of our sector and constituents in Indigenous Australia. Thank you to the IRCA Board, membership and industry partners for your participation and support throughout the year.
The IRCA office will close from Thursday 21 December 2017 and re-open on Monday 8 January 2018.

We look forward to working closely with you all again in 2018 to further build the capacity and impact of our First Nations media industry in Australia. Here are some of the activities planned for 2018:
  • CONVERGE NATIONAL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, BRISBANE
  • BROADBAND FOR THE BUSH FORUM AND INDIGENOUS FOCUS DAY, DARWIN
  • NATIONAL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE AND AWARDS, NOVEMBER 2018
  • EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
  • WEBINAR SERIES
  • ADVISORY GROUPS
  • INDIGITUBE REDEVELOPMENT
  • ELECTION 2018 POLICIES
IRCA OUT AND ABOUT
IRCA Board and staff reps have been out and about over the last month, attending conferences and meeting with members, government and stakeholders:
  • CBAA CONFERENCE, GOLD COAST, 9-12 NOVEMBER
  • NOT FOR PROFIT PEOPLE CONFERENCE, MELBOURNE, 13-14 NOVEMBER
  • NITV MEETING, MELBOURNE
  • SYDNEY MEETINGS, 15-16 NOVEMBER
  • SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INTEREST JOURNALISM, CANBERRA, 22 NOVEMBER
  • MEETING WITH TRILBY RYAN, MINISTER SCULLION ADVISER, 22 NOVEMBER
  • MEETING DPMC WITH LEONARD HILL, NICOLLE POWER (NEW SENIOR ADVISER), TRACEY MATTHEWS, 22 NOVEMBER
  • SYDNEY MEETINGS & WINDA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING, 23 NOVEMBER
inDigiMOB PROJECT RAMPS UP
It has been a busy tail end of the year for the inDigiMOB project. Digitial inclusion activities continue in five Alice Springs town camps, Yuendumu and Yuelamu, with more communities coming on-line in late 2017 and early 2018.
NEW 6DBY RADIO APP RELEASED
The new 6DBY 97.9FM radio app has been released and you can now listen on your Android or Apple device. Keep up with all their latest news, interviews and music. Download the new app today.
The app was built and provided by IRCA as a member service. You can also find 6DBY Radio and 13 other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio stations on the IndigiTUBE Radio app from Apple App Store and Google Play. Check them out.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
A big welcome to all members who have joined with us to become part of a powerful and connected voice. We now have 22 Ordinary Members, 122 Associate Members, 22 Affiliate Members and 5 Friends of IRCA. See all our members HERE.
Batchelor Institute will be delivering Certificate III in Screen & Media in Alice Springs next year. You will learn a range of industry skills including basic audio recording and editing, and radio presentation skills. Contact Batchelor Institute for more information 1800 677 095 or email: enquiries@batchelor.edu.au
Women from a remote desert community on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands show how they live off available resources, continuing the traditional ways of their ancestors. WATCH the film from NG Media.
A heartbreaking VIDEO MESSAGE produced by Radio MAMA in Geraldton WA has been released, realising Jason Bartlett’s dying wish to raise awareness of the importance of men taking personal responsibility for their health. This is powerful Radio Message with CSA’s and full interview is available for stations to DOWNLOAD.
INDUSTRY NEWS
A PIONEER IN FIRST NATIONS FILMMAKING
We are saddened by the loss of Mr Bostock, a pioneer in First Nations filmmaking in this country. We send our condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time. Mr Bostock was a tireless voice for First Nations people, inspiring and mentoring those who walked with him and those who followed him. A Bundjalung man from Box River Reserve in New South Wales, Mr Bostock was unable to read or write when he left school at just 13. Undeterred, he returned to education as an adult and became a teacher.
WHAT'S ON
THE GREAT LINE UP INCLUDES TROY CASSAR DALEY, JOE GEIA, KARDAJALA KIRRIDARRA AND ELECTRIC FIELDS
SYDNEY FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2018

TWO DAY FESTIVAL FEATURING THE VERY BEST FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS FROM AUSTRALIA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 25-26 NOVEMBER

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES CONVENTION
EXPLORING HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CAN BE USED TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES.
GOLD COAST 23 FEBRUARY 2018



OPPORTUNITIES
NAIDOC 2018: 'BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN'
CELEBRATING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER WOMEN
POSTER COMPETITION COMING SOON
DO YOU HAVE DIGITAL PROJECT SKILLS WITH REMOTE EXPERIENCE?
CONTACT IRCA ON 0448 721 635

PAW MEDIA EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED AND PEOPLE-FOCUSED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT?
CONTACT JEFF BRUER 08 89564 024 OR JEFF@PAWMEDIA.COM.AU

PAW MEDIA GENERAL MANAGER
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT GENERAL MANAGER?
CONTACT DANIEL FEATHERSTONE 08 8952 6465 OR MANAGER@IRCA.NET.AU
THIS IS AN EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WITH A LIVED EXPERIENCE OF DISABILITY
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15 FEBRUARY 2018

PITCH AUSTRALIANA – VICE, SCREEN AUSTRALIA AND THE AIDC
OFFERS LOCAL FILMMAKERS THE CHANCE TO WIN A $50,000 COMMISSION FOR A SHORT FORM DOCUMENTARY.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 JANUARY 2018

WOMEN'S GOVERNANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY DIRECTORS AUSTRALIA AND THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA (WLIA) ARE OFFERING $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARDS THE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS (GOVERNANCE).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 20 DECEMBER.

FUNDING
GET UP TO $10,000 FROM THE SIDNEY MYER FUND.

QUEENSLAND STATIONS CAN APPLY FOR UP TO $30,000
APPLICATIONS OPEN 29 JANUARY 2018
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