Join CBAA

As a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) you can access support, expertise and services to help you, your station, your staff and volunteers, and your community.

Information & Support

We're your go-to source for information, advice and services tailored to your station's needs. Get in touch for advice on all community broadcasting matters – our Member Engagement team are just a call or email away.

We can help with governance, the Codes of Practice, financial sustainability, grants, copyright, training, station management, human resources, technical suppliers, as well as programming, tax, sponsorship, handling complaints and more.

CBAA Conference & Awards

The annual CBAA Conference & Awards is the premier event in the community broadcasting calendar. It brings together broadcasters, volunteers, technicians, and stakeholders to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and build valuable networks. CBAA members are entitled to significant discounts on conference registration.

The awards recognise excellence in community broadcasting and are a great opportunity for you to acknowledge the accomplishments of your station and broadcasters.

Events & Training

We host regular webinars for members on a range of topics including but not limited to station operations, programming and legal obligations. Past webinars are available on demand via our Learning platform.

We also offer a variety of events and training opportunities for stations.

Essential Products & Services

We connect you with exclusive offers delivered by trusted providers for products and services including but not limited to insurance, Community Radio Network subscriptions and PPCA music licensing fees.

Station Meetups

These informal online meetings are an opportunity to talk to your peers in community broadcasting and learn about what's going on in the sector beyond your station.

Online Community

Membership gives you access to our Online Community, a place for members to connect and share knowledge and experiences with other community broadcasters.

Membership Costs

Your membership fee is calculated at 1% of your station's annual turnover, with price minimums for stations with a turnover of less than $60,000 and a price for stations with a turnover of greater than $600,000.

Fees may increase in line with CPI and please note that GST is applicable on fees.

How to Join

To find out more about membership costs, benefits or to apply to join CBAA, get in touch with our Member Engagement team today.

See our terms and conditions for more information.