Getting Support
Training
Free training is available for groups that want to broadcast in a community language. The Australian Ethnic Radio Project (AERTP) offers a short course which includes training in studio operation, interviewing, writing, presentation and the other skills necessary for producing radio programs. The course, which is fully accredited, has been highly successful in assisting new migrant and refugee communities to gain access to radio. AERTP and other training is provided through your local community station.
Funding
A special one-off establishment grant of up to $1500 is available to new migrant and refugee community radio programs. The grant can be used to cover equipment, program materials, specialised training, transport, internet and other costs associated with broadcasting.
Ongoing funding is also available to communities with non-English language programs on community radio stations. This funding is to cover the costs of materials for your radio program such as music, tapes and internet costs. Your local community station can apply for this funding for your broadcasting group.
Station support
Community radio stations also offer other forms of support and resources such as access to a meeting space, training, computers and portable recording equipment. This varies depending on the radio station.
You will need to choose a radio station which best suits your community's needs in terms of listener reception, ease to get to and resources available.
