As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to extend a massive thanks for supporting IRCA and the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media sector this past year.
It’s been a huge year for IRCA, with our annual National Remote Indigenous Media Festival in Yirrkala, a range of exciting events, projects, research and policy activities. The IRCA Annual Report 2015/16 gives an overview of the outcomes and impact of
IRCA’s work on behalf of the sector and constituents in remote Indigenous Australia. Mid 2016 saw IRCA begin expanding our role and representation to become the new national peak body for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry. This has involved a change of the Constitution and membership structure, draft Strategic Plan, and new policies. The IRCA Board and staff have worked hard throughout
the year to plan, consult and implement these changes in conjunction with membership and stakeholders; remote, regional and urban. The new Constitution has now been endorsed by our membership and approved by ORIC. We are now inviting members to join us and the IRCA Board
has waived the membership fees for 2016/17. Membership information and forms here.
We wish you all the best for the festive season and look forward to working together with you again in 2017 to support the development of our diverse and innovative sector.
IRCA NEWS
REMOTE INDIGENOUS RADIO
HIGHEST RATING RADIO IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES
Results of the 2016 Remote Audience Survey show that remote Indigenous radio is far and above the top rated station in remote communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities have until now been largely unrepresented in surveys of radio and
television preferences. IRCA will be working with RIMOs in 2017 to identify further useful areas of analysis from the data collected.
IRCA acknowledges the funding support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation and Indigenous Advancement Strategy. The support of the participating RIMOs, local interviewers and McNair Ingenuity Research has been vital to the completion of the survey.
SAVE THE DATE NATIONAL SUMMIT 2017 ALICE SPRINGS, NORTHERN TERRITORY 23 & 24 MAY 2017 | MARK IT IN THE CALENDAR A one-off National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit to launch your new national peak body and set the future direction of our sector. SIGN UP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
18TH NATIONAL REMOTE INDIGENOUS MEDIA AWARDS Congratulations to the Award recipients for the 18th National Remote Indigenous Media Awards. The Awards celebrate the values of Indigenous community media and broadcasting in remote Australia.
HONORARY UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP SIMON JAPANGARDI FISHER PAW MEDIA SENIOR MEDIA
ARCHIVIST
On Thursday 8th December at the Yuendumu Careers Expo and Community Graduation, Mr. Simon Japangardi Fisher was awarded an Honorary Fellowship Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Team Nomination with Charles Darwin University. READ MORE
PY MEDIA AGM 2016
RADIO 5NPY NEW CHAIRPERSON AMOS FRANK PY Media - Radio 5NPY elected their new Board at their recent AGM. Congratulations to new Chairperson Amos Frank!
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) was established in 1982 and plays a major role in maintaining Indigenous language and culture in Central Australia through radio, remote Indigenous broadcasting services, music and film production and a technical support unit.
CMTO are looking for a new CEO to fill the shoes of Nicola Joseph who is leaving. CMTO offers media training at radio stations around the country. If you think you have what it takes to lead this creative organisation, check out the position on the CMTO website
MEDIA TRAINING
RADIO, VIDEO AND FILMMAKING
If you are interested in learning these skills or improving your existing skills in 2017, contact Batchelor Institute for information.
Visit the website and click on ‘students’ for information on how to enrol. Information onfee exemptions here. RTO NO:0383
HAVE YOU NOMINATED?
IDX AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
The IDX Awards have been established to help promote and develop the use of digital technology by Indigenous communities, businesses and organisations. The awards seek to showcase the achievements of those working in the technology industry, sharing their stories and successes. Nominate here
WANTED
FEMALE FILM MAKERS
Exciting opportunity to work with ARDS!
ARDS Aboriginal Corporation is seeking expressions of interest from women filmmakers to work with us on producing two short, innovative, culturally sensitive women’s health films for young Yolŋu women from Northeast Arnhem Land. More information
26 JANUARY 2017 JOIN THE CELEBRATION ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE GADIGAL PEOPLE Yabun Festival welcomes everyone to join us in this one of a kind celebration of cultural survival. READ MORE
PULIIMA 2017 CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE Puliima is a biennial event aimed at bringing people together from all over Australia to highlight and share the fantastic work being done in our
traditional languages. READ MORE
WHAT'S NEW
SUBTITLE EDIT PRO EDIT SUBTITLES & TIMECODE SUBTITLE EDIT PRO VIDEO TUTORIAL Subtitle Edit Pro is a powerful app to create and edit your subtitles and timecode. It is intuitive and easy to use. Check out the video tutorial HERE
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