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We are thrilled to bring you the latest updates on the upcoming annual national First Nations Media Industry Conference, CONVERGE 2023, and the 2023 First Nations Media Awards. Mark your calendars for a week of inspiration and celebration from November 21st to 23rd, 2023, in the beautiful city of Canberra.
2023 First Nations Media Awards are set to take place in the vibrant heart of Canberra from November 23rd, on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land. Don't forget to Nomnate here.
Nominations are closing Sunday 15th of October at 11:59pm!
We're pleased to see people registering already. Don't forget that travel subsidies are available for FNMA members, just contact OPS Manager Donna Woods.
CONVERGE 2023: Meeting together
>> moving in one direction. Nguluway – yanhanhagu dhulu ngumbaay
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The program is coming together well and will be announced shortly. To give you a sneak peak, the program will delve into various aspects of media, including journalism, digital storytelling, emerging broadcast technologies, and industry best practices. We'll also address critical policy updates, with a focus on our sector's responses to the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament, which will have taken place the previous month. More to come...
For more information and to become a sponsor please email here. |
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Throughout August and September FNMA partnered with the Centre for Appropriate Technology (CfAT) to support the delivery of Telstra’s
Community Services Program across 14 communities within NT & WA.
The InDigiMOB team are in the process of planning their visit to 5 further communities across the APY Lands in late October/early November
to deliver Telstra’s Community Services Program.
We are pleased to announce that we have recruited an InDigiMOB Project Manager who will commence with FNMA from Wednesday 4 October. Gina Rings is a proud Kokatha, Mirning woman from South Australia.
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INDIGITUBE New Podcast
Series
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- What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum all about?
- Where did the key ideas come from?
- What it could do for Indigenous Australians, and how it might help or hinder organisations working to close the gap?
Fran Kelly and Quandamooka woman Carly Williams will cut through the noise surrounding the upcoming referendum in this new podcast and give you the information you need when it's time to vote.
Listen and Watch Episodes 1-4 here. |
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Interested in working with First Nations Media Australia, well FNMA has job opportunities available right now!
- Administration Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.
- Other positions available!
Contact Operations Manager Donna Woods for more information, and if you are interested in the positions available. FNMA looks forward to hearing from you!
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Bumma Bippera Special Guest
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Community engagement via the airwaves | Senior Police Liaison Officer Steve Grant and A/Inspector James Coate were invited into the Bumma Bippera studio this week to talk about the First Nation Summit that was held earlier this month, and all things police related. For those interested in a challenging, rewarding police career, head to the police recruiting
website for more details, here.
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Cherbourg’s very own radio station celebrated 25 years at its Barambah Avenue headquarters on 11 September 2023.Cherbourg Radio, also known as 4UM – for ‘Us Mob’ – or by its 94.1FM frequency, has officially broadcast local music, local news and local voices from the First Nations community for a quarter of a century now, but its origins as a paragon of community media goes back even further. Read More.
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3KND Kicking Off September
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What a way to start September and kick off the season of spring. 3KND was a proud partner with Darebin FUSE festival and was broadcasting live for Ganbu Gulin: Lore which invited all residents, old and new, to be welcomed onto Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Read More.
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Behind the scenes with the CAAMA Team at the 2023 Musicnt's Bush Bands Bash at the Telegraph Station in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. We were lucky to have our RIBS
(Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Service) Broadcasters travel from as far as Elliott to join us for the event! Click here to view more photos of the CAAMA crew!
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Goolari Media Writers Group
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Recently, Goolarri Writers Group were lucky to have the acclaimed, award winning Noongar writer and public intellectual, Claire G Coleman, come visit! As a special guest of Notre Dame University, Claire made time to come and meet with our writers, joined by some of our stellar colleagues from Magabala Books, and share her wisdoms about why the Sci Fi and speculative fiction genres are so suited for First Nations artists to be exploring. Read More.
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The Bidjara Media & Broadcasting Company (4RR FM) in Charleville is currently seeking suitable applicants for the position of Admin Assistant. Bidjara Media & Broadcasting Company (4RR FM) is an EO employer with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people encouraged to apply. If you have any questions or wish to apply, feel free to contact: Luke Robinson (Station Manager) on (07) 4654 1112
and/or email admin@4rr.com.au - Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and proof of qualifications when applying for the posted position.
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As a CMTO Pathways Media Trainer I'm lucky enough to
travel the country delivering all sorts of media/radio training sessions. Recently I spent a few days with Chris and his team at 6dby Larrkardi Radio in Derby, Western Australia to teach the fundamentals of scriptwriting and outside broadcasting. Read More.
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2024 Thornton Young Award
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Lindsay Waddington Music and the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) are proud to announce the inaugural Thornton Young Award - named in honour of two of Australia’s pioneering greats Barry Thornton and Brian Young. The objective of the Thornton Young Award is to nurture the talent of an Australian bush/heritage artist. Read More. |
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Screen Australia’s First Nations Department and Network 10 have selected six projects to receive up to $70,000 of production funding through the First Facts: First Nations Factual Showcase for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander documentary filmmakers. Read More. |
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Support to host live Australian music. The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for live music venues, festivals and
organisations that support quality original Australian live music. Read More. |
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander members - apply for a Professional Development Award!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members are encouraged to apply for the three NATSIMO categories of the 2024 Professional Development AwardsExpressions of interest are open for the following categories: NATSIMO General, NATSIMO Youth (under 25 years) and NATSIMO Senior (50+ years). Applications close 11:59pm AEDT on Thursday 12 October. Read More.
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Regional Microgrids Program
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The Regional Microgrids Program (the Program) seeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. ARENA has allocated funding across two Streams under the Program, and each Stream has its own Outcomes. Read More.
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First Nations health scholarships
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Future changes to the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme. The Minister for Health, Mark Butler announced in October 2022 that the Puggy Hunter Scholarships would transition to being managed by a First-Nations led organisation. Read More.
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Regenerate Bega Valley Leadership Program
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Are you involved in the not-for-profit space in Bega Valley Shire? The Regenerate Bega Valley leadership program connects not-for-profits across the region, giving you essential skills to collaborate and help your communities become resilient to and recover from natural disasters. Read More.
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Festivals Australia - Round 17
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Festivals Australia provides funding to support individual art projects at festivals or significant one-off community events, such as a town celebration or opening of a new community
resource. Read More.
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he Australian Government is inviting organisations via an open, competitive grant process to apply to deliver services under the Individual Capacity Building (ICB) stream of the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Program from July 2024 to June 2027. Read More.
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NSW Women's Week Grants provide funding for organisations to deliver an event or activity that supports the objectives of NSW Women’s Week, and the NSW Women’s Strategy (2023- 2026). Read More.
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The auDA Foundation funds educational and research activities that will enhance utility of the internet for the benefit of all Australians, including digital literacy, funding for digital inclusion, telehealth projects and initiatives to improve internet access for First Nations communities. Read More.
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Annual Community Grants Program
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The Annual Community Grants Round is now open and will close 6pm on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. As a result of our annual review process and stakeholder feedback, Council has implemented key changes within our 2024 Annual Community Grants Program. Read More. |
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Community Building Partnership 2023 round
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This program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Read More.
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The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program aims to support multicultural festival and events across NSW. We invest in community projects and activities that foster community
harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as a precious part of our identity and way of life. Read More.
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The National Australia Day Council (NADC) – with the support of the Federal Government – provide funding each year to community groups and councils to support local participation in
Australia Day activities. Read More.
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www.firstnationsmedia.org.au | 08 8952 6465
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