As we kick off the new year we wish you a vibrant and prosperous 2017. It is our priority to work with you to become a
national representative body that delivers outcomes to develop a sustainable and robust Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry.
inDigiMOB ROLLS OUT PHASE 2
inDigiMOB is playing a key role in bridging the digital divide by improving digital inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote Northern Territory.The pilot stage has
proven the viability of inDigiMOB and provided evidence that the objectives are valid and the strategies work. The 2016 Formative Program Evaluation Report is now available. Join us for lunch at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 15 February at Telegraph Station, Alice Springs to celebrate the wrap up of inDigiMOB's pilot year and mark the rollout of Phase 2.
RSVP your attendance to Maor Bar-Ziv on 0430 228 555ormaor@irca.net.au.
NATIONAL SUMMIT 2017 ALICE SPRINGS, NORTHERN TERRITORY Join us for the one-off National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit to set the future direction for developing a creative and connected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry. SIGN UP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
FESTIVAL MAG OUT NOW
CHECK OUT THE FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 18TH NATIONAL REMOTE INDIGENOUS MEDIA FESTIVAL HOT OFF THE PRESS! The 18th National Remote Indigenous Media Festival magazine is out now. Check out the stories, photos and reports from the160 remote media workers and industry partners from across Australia who gathered in the community of Yirrkala on Yolngu Country for the action packed week.
Capturing the memories and aliveness of the culture, concerts, outdoor cinema, award winners, industry forums, skills workshops, outside broadcast and more.
Thank you once again to co-host TEABBA, local partner organisations, sponsors and participants for making the Festival in Yirrkala a great success.
NRIMF MUSIC CLIP COMING SOON 18TH NATIONAL REMOTE INDIGENOUS MEDIA FESTIVAL Viviana Petyarre from CAAMA Productions, the 2016 winner of the NITV Spirit Initiative, is currently editing the Festival footage to produce the NRIMF Music Clip. The clip will accompany the song produced by the NRIMF Music Recording workshop facilitated by Arian Pearson, Andrew Gurruwiwi, Andrew Grimes and AvaDub. Keep your eyes peeled for its release.
2017 FESTIVAL GET READY
FOR THE NEXT NRIMF 19TH NATIONAL REMOTE INDIGENOUS MEDIA FESTIVAL
24 - 30 September 2017
Ngaanyatjarra Lands | Western Australia
On behalf of IRCA and the 19th NRIMF co-host Ngaanyatjarra Media, we look forward to welcoming you to the desert for another action-packed week celebrating and strengthening remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media. Updates and registration details coming soon.
MEMBERS PACKAGE DID YOU GET YOURS? NEW NATIONAL PEAK BODY FOR INDIGENOUS MEDIA We are now inviting members to join us. The IRCA Board has waived the membership fees for 2016/17. Have you received your IRCA Membership package? If not, please let us know on 08 8952
6465 or membership@irca.net.au. The package contains information about our transition to become the national peak body for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications industry and how you can be involved. Further membership information and forms here.
OPPORTUNITIES
GET INVOLVED
INDIGENOUS DIGITAL EXCELLENCE
Your community can apply to receive up to $25,000 to support and inspire the next generation of digital makers through the Indigenous Digital Excellence (IDX) initiative Flint program. Expressions of Interest close Friday 17 February 2017. APPLY HERE
NEW TECH AWARDS
AUSTRALIAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
The Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awardsrecognise the very best in technology innovation and technology service excellence by organisations and individuals in the Australian not-for-profit sector. Entries closeFriday 10 March, 2017. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
Watch this WEBINAR for a step by step guide to the information required in the new application.
CLC PROJECT OFFICER
MEDIA AND DIGITAL ARCHIVE
The Central Land Council is looking for a Project Officer - Media and Digital Archive, who can maintain and grow their digital archive. If you know anyone who may be interested in applying, spread
the word. Applications close 5 February. MORE INFORMATION
PULIIMA FORUM 2017
CALL FOR PRESENTERS AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS NOW OPEN Primary audience for the Puliima National Indigenous Language & Technology Forum 2017 is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in language programs and activities in all areas
of our communities. Submissionsclose on Monday 27 February 2017 MORE INFORMATION
WANTED
FEMALE FILM MAKERS
Exciting opportunity to work with ARDS Aboriginal Corporation! Seeking expressions of interest from women filmmakers to work with ARDS on producing two short, innovative, culturally sensitive women’s health films for young Yolŋu women from Northeast Arnhem Land. MORE INFORMATION
WHAT'S ON
26 JANUARY 2017 JOIN THE CELEBRATION ON THE TRADITIONAL LANDS OF THE GADIGAL PEOPLE Yabun Festival turns 15 this year and welcomes everyone to join them in honouring the survival of the world’s oldest living culture. The deadly line-up and full Yabun Program has been released. FIND OUT MORE
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