Thursday, June 29, 2017
From the 2016 Remote Indigenous Communications and Media Audience Survey Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio really knows its audiences. Remote radio has high acceptance across all demographic groups in remote communities. The regular listener demographic of RIMO Radio (80% of the survey population) aligns closely with the representation of age, gender and employment groups in remote communities. Remote radio reaches a wide...
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
You can now listen to the following IndigiTUBE radio stations on your Android or Apple device: Black Star Radio, CAAMA Alice Springs, PAKAM - Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media, 8PAW Radio Network, Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW), NG Media, PY Media - Radio 5NPY, Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA). Some radio networks also have individual apps available. Visit the links below to download from the Apple appstore or Google...
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
During May and June IRCA invited members to respond to a survey on matters relating to our transition to national peak body. The survey closed on June 30. We will be working with the results to guide services rollout, as well as take the next step for working with the sector on a new name. Click on a chart to enlarge it for viewing.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media workers and organisations from across Australia met up at the CONVERGE, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit, in Alice Springs on Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May. Older and new generations shared their experiences, histories and dreams for the future of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media industry. The delegates came together to determine the...
Friday, May 19, 2017
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media workers and organisations from across Australia are meeting up in the central desert for CONVERGE, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit. Hosted by Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA) on Monday 22 - Wednesday 24 May, delegates will be welcomed to celebrate the rich culture of Eastern and Central Arrernte in the Opening Ceremony led by local Elder Kumalie Riley...
Monday, May 15, 2017
The permanent preservation of, and access to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultural materials is the focus of a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and the Indigenous Remote Communications Association (IRCA). AIATSIS CEO (a/g) Craig Ritchie said the MOU formalises collaboration between the Institute and IRCA who share a...