An update from the General Manager
It’s been a busy and productive month at the NEMBC!
We kicked off March with a Board Meeting in Brisbane, where we had the pleasure of being hosted by 4EB the night before.
They treated us to an incredible feast and a tour of their fantastic facilities. It was inspiring to meet some of the dedicated volunteers who bring such passion and energy to ethnic broadcasting in Brisbane.
We also recently had the opportunity to visit 3ZZZ in Melbourne, where we saw
ethnic broadcasting in action and connected with the incredible broadcasters who
make multilingual community radio thrive. Seeing both these stations’ work first
hand reinforced the vital role that community radio plays in keeping cultures and
languages alive.
On the recruitment front, we recently completed interviews for the Membership &
Engagement Coordinator role and were fortunate to meet a strong pool of
candidates. We’re excited to welcome Chad Phillips to the team! Chad brings
great enthusiasm and a deep commitment to the sector, and we look forward to
his contributions.
Our focus has also been on finalising the program for the annual conference.
We’re almost there. Keep in mind that we’re still making a few final tweaks to the
program, but we’re thrilled with how it’s shaping up. Stay tuned for more updates
as we get closer to the event!
Yours in community,
Marianne Wangira
General Manager, NEMBC
Welcome to the Team – Chad Phillips, your new Membership & Engagement Coordinator
Hi everyone,
I’m so excited to join the NEMBC team as your new Membership & Engagement
Coordinator. With over 20 plus years in community and sports media including
time at stations like SYN 90.7 FM, 3SSR Swinburne Student Radio, RMITV, C31,
88.3 Southern FM and EON Sports Radio. Plus, I hold a Masters in Media and
Communications. I’m passionate about supporting great content and the people
behind it.
Most of all, I can’t wait to get to know you, our amazing members. Whether
you’re from a big station or a small community group, I’m here to listen, help, and
make sure the NEMBC is giving you the support you need.
At the NEMBC, we’ll work together to lift up underrepresented voices and create
even stronger ethnic and multicultural media across Australia.
Feel free to reach out anytime at [email protected] or
[email protected]. I’d genuinely love to hear from you.
Here’s to doing great things together into 2025!
Marianne Wangira
Chad Phillips, Membership & Engagement Coordinator
2025 NEMBC Conference: Program Update
We’re excited to remind you that the 2025 NEMBC Conference will be held in
Melbourne at Crowne Plaza, Docklands on 23-24 May!
This year’s theme, “Voices of Change: Strategies for Inclusive and Impactful
Broadcasting,” will bring together multicultural broadcasters, community
leaders, and media professionals to explore ways to amplify our collective impact
in multicultural media.
Registrations are open! Register via the link at www.nembc.org.au.
We have been given discounted accommodation rates at the venue, so please use the link
on our website to book, or check out the alternative options provided.
Program Highlights
This year’s program is designed to equip you with practical skills, fresh
strategies, and meaningful connections to amplify diverse voices and drive
impactful storytelling.
From hands-on workshops and expert-led discussions to thought-provoking
panels and networking opportunities, this conference is your chance to engage
with industry leaders, learn new ways to grow your audience, and be part of the
movement ensuring multicultural broadcasting thrives in an evolving media
landscape.
Click here to download the conference program (please note that the program is
still being finalised).