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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.

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    Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice (2025)

    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.

    31 Lessons
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    Governance Responsibilities [LC0601]

    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.

    0 Lessons
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    Roles of Board Members Governance Responsibilities [LC0602]

    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.

    0 Lessons
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    Financial Literacy and Budgeting Governance Responsibilities [LC0603]

    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.

    0 Lessons
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    Reporting and Compliance [LC0604]

    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.

    0 Lessons
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    Risk Management [LC0605]

    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.

    0 Lessons
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    Duty of Care and Legal Obligations [LC0606]

    Understand duty of care and legal obligations to volunteers and staff, covering induction, WHS compliance, and where to find reliable not-for-profit legal guidance.

    0 Lessons
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    Strategic Planning [LC0607]

    Learn a practical approach to strategic planning — using SWOT/PEST analysis, accountability charts and a one-page plan to set clear priorities for your station's future.

    0 Lessons
  • Free

    Succession Planning [LC0608]

    Learn how to plan for leadership continuity — identifying critical roles, mapping potential successors, and building handover guides so your station keeps running smoothly.

    0 Lessons
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    Introduction to Media Law for Broadcasters

    This course covers the key legal areas every broadcaster needs to know — media law fundamentals, codes of practice, broadcast legislation, sponsorship, defamation, privacy, anti-discrimination law, contempt of court, copyright, and obscenity.

    0 Lessons
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    Knowing Your Community [LC0201]

    Learn how to identify and understand your local community's needs, interests and demographics, so your media content genuinely reflects and serves the people you broadcast to.

    0 Lessons
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    Building and Sustaining Relationships [LC0203]

    Discover strategies for building trust and maintaining long-term relationships with community members, contributors and partner organisations that support your station's work.

    0 Lessons
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    Emergency Broadcasting #1 - Are You Prepared?

    This module provides an overview of the emergencies your community might be facing, information flow during an emergency, and where community broadcasting fits in to the emergency management ecosystem.

    (1) 4.0 average rating
    15 Lessons
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    Emergency Broadcasting #2 - Types of Emergency Broadcasters

    This modules explores the different roles community radio can play during an emergency, and the difference between official and unofficial emergency broadcasters

    (1) 5.0 average rating
    17 Lessons
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    Emergency Broadcasting #3 - Emergency Management and Information Flow

    This module explores the flow of information during an emergency including where stations can find accurate information about emergencies and determine information quality prior to broadcast

    (1) 5.0 average rating
    18 Lessons
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    Emergency Broadcasting #4 - What does a ‘good’ emergency broadcast sound like?

    This module explores what makes a ‘good’ emergency on-air message including how to construct an emergency broadcast and deliver at the right time.

    (1) 5.0 average rating
    21 Lessons
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    Emergency Broadcasting #5 - Looking after yourself and the team

    This module covers how to recognise the signs of stress and trauma, and, how to develop strategies for managing and coping with stress and trauma associated with emergency broadcasting.

    (1) 5.0 average rating
    17 Lessons
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