Cases for Support

The Community Broadcasting Foundation is looking to partner with philanthropists, charitable trusts and foundations to help us fund a suite of sector-wide projects that build capacity and strengthen the potential of Australia’s largest independent media sector.

Our cases for support expand on our existing grants-based funding model and align with the key objectives of our mission: to support independent, community-owned and operated media to tell vital local stories, connect people around the country and strengthen Australian society through greater participation, engagement, inclusion and cohesion.

The projects below are the first in a series being developed by the Foundation. If you have an idea that you’d like to see developed as a sector-wide project and funding partnership please get in touch.

DART Centre Bushfire Trauma Support Project

The CBF and the DART Centre for Journalism & Trauma (Asia Pacific) have joined forces to deliver an online trauma support and resilience program for community broadcasters and journalists impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. (Photo: Mallacoota by Mariska Ascher)

First Nations Podcast Incubator Project

This is a structured training program providing First Nations producers with the tools and skills to contribute First Nations history, culture and perspectives to the public discourse – and producing tangible and impactful outcomes in the process.

Community Journalism Training Project

A comprehensive, accredited training program for community broadcasting volunteers and station personnel with an interest in developing their skills to become community journalists.