A submission formulated by the FSG has recently been lodged with the Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, seeking his support for an increase in Australian Government funding support within the context of the 2010/11 budget and beyond. A substantial funding increase is being sought for the maintenance and development of the community broadcasting sector across radio, television and related new media in four areas - content, infrastructure, coordination, and training. The submission proposes a five-year plan to renew Australia's community broadcasting sector and expand its role as a community resource within the emerging digital economy.
A meeting has been requested with Senator Conroy to discuss his response to the submission. Further meetings with other key government representatives will follow.
CMA is pleased to announce the appointment of Vickie Reddy in the role of Film/TV Project Development Manager.
Vickie will be largely responsible for the growth and development of national projects for the Film/TV Industry.
Vickie, together with her husband Mark, has been working in the Film/TV industry for a number of years and is passionate about using the power of the media to shape, impact and influence culture.
"We should be creating great content - as artists, writers, as performers and as executives - be it as individuals within the secular industry or as individuals working on Christian projects - and we need to know the heart and why behind what we do, knowing from where the gifting & talent comes and for what purpose it is given".
We're excited about having Vickie on board and looking forward to this next season of Christian Media in Australia.
Urgent Funding Needed for Community Broadcasting Sector 
CMA is pleased to announce the appointment of Vickie Reddy in the role of Film/TV Project Development Manager. 
