Strategic Plan 2008/11

Our Vision

A community broadcasting sector renowned for its creativity, energy and professionalism.
Community broadcasting stations will encourage active community engagement and participation, promoting strong communities through local, diverse and accessible broadcasting.

The CBAA will lead our sector towards a digital media future by embracing the opportunities made available through new content aggregation, collaboration and distribution mechanisms.

Our Values

Innovation, integrity, consultation, responsiveness, inclusiveness, cultural diversity, social justice and democratic process. We will continue to uphold and refine our sector Code of Practice that encapsulates these guiding principles:

• Harmony, diversity and social cohesion
• Pursuit of democracy, access and equity
• Giving a voice to those underrepresented in other media
• Localism
• Editorial Independence
• Support for Australian arts and culture

Our Mission

To represent and lead the community broadcasting sector.

We are driven by the ongoing commitment and enthusiasm of our members, elected Board, staff and stakeholder partnerships.

Strategic Objectives

• Promote the values of the community broadcasting sector through practical actions.
• Build station capacity by providing quality advice, support, and services for members.
• Advance the interests of the sector through policy leadership, advocacy and public campaigns.
• Enhance our communications strategies to raise awareness and knowledge of the sector.
• Increase organisational capacity to reflect best practice and facilitate sustainable growth.

The CBAA Strategic Plan 2008-2011 is available to download here.