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Our
Aims
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To
support the development of and the ongoing provision
of Community Broadcasting services within Ashfield,
Burwood, Strathfield & Canada Bay Councils.
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To
support the principle of local autonomy in the
provision and control of community broadcasting
services.
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To
promote the principles of independence in
programming, diversity of programming, access to
broadcasting facilities, diversity of opinion and
views which enable the fullest expression of the
aspirations and culture of the Australian people and
the Inner West in particular.
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To
provide a range of services to members and the
community we serve, including information,
technical, programming and training services.
Our
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: To be a, viable culturally diverse
community based organisation with strong ties to local
groups. To entertain. To stimulate interest in local
issues/affairs. To educate. To tie in all three elements
in the radio station’s programming.
Vision: To be the radio station of choice for
residents in our target area for local news, views,
events and entertainment.
Values: As an organisation we value our standing
in the community and we value our RDJ family.
In our production and delivery of radio programs we
value excellence, diversity and a high standard of
ethical behaviour.
As members
we value a culture that fosters inclusiveness,
friendliness, tolerance, courtesy, consideration, a
positive attitude, and open communication.
Why We Are Here
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To
provide a local voice for Sydney's Inner west.
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To
promote the Inner West through the broadcasting of
information, news, community services and
activities, entertainment and all aspects of
community life.
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To
allow for the diversity of the region to be
communicated through open access to the community of
their own broadcasting facilities.
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To
bring the community together through the promotion
of services and facilities within the community that
represent the aspirations and endeavours of the
region and its people.
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To
provide a mix of entertainment, information, news
and training opportunities that reflects our
community's needs and interests.
How We
Are Funded
Radio 2RDJ is funded by membership fees, grants from the
public and private sectors through provisions of goods &
services which are obtained through competitive
processes. Fundraising activities which include the sale
of promotional items, raffles, concerts and other
entrepreneurial activities are also means of funding.
Donations of cash, goods and services from supportive
individuals and institutions, together with voluntary
activities of members and friends.
Sponsorship of the station, or other beneficial
activities by business houses, for which sponsors
receive on air acknowledgement. This acknowledgement is
in the form of an announcement that informs the
community of the support received, and the goods,
services and activities of the sponsoring business.
What Is Community Radio?
Community (or Local) Radio is a major contributor to the
diversity of Australian broadcasting services and
provides:
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Broad
community participation
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Wide
variety in programming
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Training for the broadcasting industry as a whole
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Independence from government and commercial
interests
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Counterbalance to the concentration of media
ownership
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Programs for the under-served minority audiences
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Freedom to experiment
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Strong
support for Australian creative resources
There are
over 200 licensed community radio stations throughout
Australia and a further 50 groups seeking community
radio licenses. Additionally there are 16 groups seeking
Community Television licenses.
Your
feedback is very important to us. Please let us know
what you think by contacting us through our
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