Community Radio is Changing Australia: Let’s Show the Government

For the first time ever, community radio across Australia has an incredible chance to demonstrate our life-changing impact—and send a powerful message to the Government, to continue supporting us into the future.

Key points:

But we need YOUR voice!

The Radio & You survey will gather vital information from you, our listeners, on what you love about community radio, what you’d change, and how it impacts your life.

The more people who complete the survey, the more data we’ll gather, to get a real understanding of the true value of community radio in Australia.

Wait, isn’t community radio funded by its listeners?

Yes, Australian community radio is significantly funded by its listeners, along with other sources like local businesses and government funding.

While listener subscriptions, donations, and subscriber drives are crucial, community radio stations also rely on sponsorship from local businesses and organisations, and some receive government grants, particularly through the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF).

What’s it all about?

Behind the scenes, the Radio & You survey is part of a landmark research project, which will show the government how their investment in community radio, helps our nation.

Industries involved include Indigenous/First Nations radio, Ethnic and Multicultural radio, Disability radio, and Faith-based radio.

The research is being conducted all across Australia by trusted social research companies.

5.13 million Australians listen to community radio every week—for 17 hours on average.

We know that 5.13 million Australians listen to community radio every week—for 17 hours on average.

We know this builds vital community, changes lives, and makes us a better, healthier nation.

But can we measure it, and prove it, with numbers?

By collecting this info, we’ll be talking the language of key Government bodies, who make the big funding decisions.

That’s what this survey will do.

By collecting this info, we’ll be talking the language of key Government bodies, who make the big funding decisions.

How to participate

Just head to the Radio & You survey, and share your thoughts about your radio station, to make an impact today.

Click here to complete your survey.

It’ll only take about five minutes, and what you say will help shape the future of not only your radio station—but of community radio stations all across Australia.

The survey closes on 30 June – jump in and do it today!

Click here to complete your survey.