Board Director
Stepping into a board role brings real responsibility. This section covers governance, legal obligations, financial oversight and risk, so you can contribute confidently from your first meeting.
A practical course equipping you with essential knowledge of the new Codes of Practice that came into force on 1 July 2025. Understand how to operate within regulatory requirements while maximising your station's impact and broadcast potential.
Understand what governance means for community broadcasters — the difference between governing and managing, key legal structures, and how your constitution and policies keep your station on track.
Learn what's expected of board members, from induction and shared decision-making to spotting early warning signs of financial trouble, so your board can govern with confidence.
Build financial literacy for non-finance board members — understand key terms and ratios, ask the right questions of financial reports, and get comfortable with budgeting basics.
Get across the reporting and compliance obligations community stations must meet, from AGMs and ACMA codes to APRA AMCOS, CBF acquittals and ACNC annual reporting.
Learn to identify and manage the seven categories of risk facing community broadcasters, and why managing risk is a shared responsibility across the whole station.