Melanie has been involved in the community broadcasting sector since 2003 as a volunteer, paid staff member, broadcaster, committee member and consultant. She was the Program Manager and Station Manager of Edge Radio in Hobart, as well as the presenter of the popular show Tasmusica until it ended in 2015. Melanie has also been a member of past CBF advisory committees.
Community Broadcasting Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of
the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which our organisation was
founded. We pay our respects to all First Nations people across Australia, including those
sitting at the heart of community broadcasting. We recognise and honour their enduring
connection to country and community and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people as our lands first storytellers.
We acknowledge the resilience and wisdom of First Nations people, honouring Elders who
have guided in the past and those who continue to inspire us today.
Always was, always will be.
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