Applications are open for Audio Ability, run through the CMTO. Audio Ability is a free 16-week blended learning program that offers training and mentorship to people with disability who are interested in working in radio. Mentors are paid.
Successful applicants will work with mentors to build broadcast skills, gain confidence in the studio and learn about working and volunteering at local community radio stations. This is the third time the CMTO has offered the program which includes:
- virtual workshops
- in-person training
- online self-paced modules
- personalised mentoring
The program is also being offered in languages other than English. English literacy skills and radio experience are not required. CALD, First Nations, LGBTQIA+ and youth are also highly encouraged to apply.
Submission deadlines for the Audio Ability program close at midnight on January 11, 2024.
This program is supported by the ILC program through the Department of Social Services which has made it fee free for participants.
The CMTO are looking for Participants who:
- Live and operate in NSW, QLD, VIC or SA
- Identify as living with disability
- Have an interest in developing skills and knowledge in community radio or TV and ambition to work in the creative industries
- Are able to commit to a 16-week program, with flexible hours
The CMTO is also seeking passionate radio volunteers keen to share their knowledge and experience of community radio to become mentors. This opportunity is paid with training experience is preferred but not essential, and every mentor will be supported by the project team throughout the course.
To apply to be a mentor you should:
- Live and operate in NSW, QLD, VIC or SA
- Identify as living with disability
- Be currently affiliated with a community radio station
- Have 3+ years experience in community radio
- Be passionate about training others in radio skills
- Speaking language/s other than English desirable
- Be adaptable, patient and accommodating, in order to work with those who have different learning needs
- Have experience training others in radio (preferred, but not essential)
- Be able to commit to a 16-week program, with flexible hours (approximately 3-4 hrs per week)
Mentor submissions close midnight January 28, 2024.
The link to apply to participant of Audio Ability in 2024 can be found here. The link to become an Audio Ability mentor is here. If you have questions or would like assistance with filling out the forms, send through your name and contact details to [email protected].