Applications for the next Audio Ability Accessible Training and Mentorship Program are now open through the Community Media Training Organisation (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.
Audio Ability 2025 participants, and your mentor, work together to build your broadcast skills, gain confidence in the studio and learn about working and volunteering at your local community radio station.
The program includes:
virtual workshops
in-person training
online self-paced modules
personalised mentoring
And:
Prior community radio experience is non-essential
English literacy skills are non-essential
People who identify as CALD, First Nations, LGBTQIA+ and youth are highly encouraged to submit an expression of interest and take part.
The CMTO has delivered three rounds of Audio Ability so far, with participants stating they experienced increased confidence, independence, and development of social and professional networks. One said:
‘It was one of the first times that I felt welcomed into a workplace with a full understanding of, and responsiveness to, my disability status. Aside from being a positive experience in and of itself, it has helped me see that I can and should expect my workplaces to meet me where I’m at, so I can do my best work for me and them.’
The program is also being offered in languages other than English. Potential participants must live and operate in NSW, QLD, VIC or SA, identify as living with disability and be able to commit to the 16-week program, with flexible hours. Spaces in this program are supported by the ILC program through the Department of Social Services and there are no fees to participate.
Applications are now open until Sunday 22 December 2024, with the program also seeking EEOIs from mentors. The upcoming round runs from February to June 2025.
For further details and how to apply, follow this link: https://cmto.org.au/latest/audio-ability-call-out-2025/
The Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship, relaunched by All The Best and FBi Radio is also still open for applications. They close Wednesday November 20th 2024: You can apply here: www.allthebestradio.com