Thursday, December 15, 2016
Remote Indigenous Radio is the highest rating radio in remote communities. Results of the 2016 Remote Audience Survey show that remote Indigenous radio is far and above the top rated station in remote communities! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote communities have until now been largely unrepresented in surveys of radio and television preferences. The challenges of distance, lack of access to landline telephones, and...
Friday, December 2, 2016
Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) is currently expanding its role and representation to become the national peak body for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry. IRCA recognises the diversity within the industry and has consulted and worked closely with its stakeholders to determine appropriate membership, governance and support structures. The draft Strategic Plan 2016-19 has...
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Our Stories from the Home of Land Rights Last week 160 remote media workers and industry partners from across Australia gathered in the community of Yirrkala on Yolngu Country for the action packed 18th National Remote Indigenous Media Festival. Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) headed north, 1800km from Alice Springs to Yirrkala, to partner with Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA) to co-host this year’s...
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
18th National Remote Indigenous Media Festival Yirrkala, NT | 26 - 30 September 2016 The 18th National Remote Indigenous Media Festival will be held 26-30 September in the community of Yirrkala. Hosted by the Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) in partnership with Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA), the Festival will see over 180 remote media workers and industry guests from across Australia gather on...
Friday, September 16, 2016
Would you like to spend up to a month with the ABC to develop your broadcasting and storytelling skills? The inaugural ABC Indigenous Fellowship is an opportunity for an Indigenous broadcaster to work with the ABC’s team of broadcasters in a work placement of up to a month. To apply, go to http://careers.abc.net.au/caw/en/job/496501/abc-indigenous-fellowship(link is external). You can also see a video from current...
Friday, September 9, 2016
Exciting times for IRCA as we begin the transition to becoming the official national peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media organisations. IRCA leaders have been hard at work reviewing its Constitution, structure and services to prepare for this challenge. IRCA’s primary purpose will be to build the capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry, providing...