<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christian Media & Arts Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serving members and Christians in Media and the Arts through advocacy, empowering creativity, unity and excellence; to see the hope of Jesus communicated to Australia & beyond.]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/</link><image><url>https://mediaarts.org.au/favicon.png</url><title>Christian Media &amp; Arts Australia</title><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/</link></image><generator>Ghost 4.5</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:23:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mediaarts.org.au/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for Your Favourites in the People's Choice Award 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who do you want to honour in 2026 as your favourite Australian Artist, Emerging Artist and Song of the Year?]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/pca2026-old/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686b3f41cf5bc06624858c57</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:10:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2025/07/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards-2.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2025/07/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards-2.png" alt="Vote for Your Favourites in the People&apos;s Choice Award 2026"><p>The People&apos;s Choice Award this year offers <strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/261650652230853">three categories</a></strong>, Australian Artist of the Year, Australian Emerging Artist of the Year, and Australian Song of the Year. </p><h3 id="australian-artist-of-the-year">Australian Artist of the Year:</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/5.png" class="kg-image" alt="Vote for Your Favourites in the People&apos;s Choice Award 2026" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="488" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/5.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/06/5.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1600/2026/06/5.png 1600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/5.png 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="australian-emerging-artist-of-the-year">Australian Emerging Artist of the Year:</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards.png" class="kg-image" alt="Vote for Your Favourites in the People&apos;s Choice Award 2026" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="488" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/06/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1600/2026/06/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards.png 1600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w2400/2026/06/2025-Peoples-Choice-Awards.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="australian-song-of-the-year">Australian Song of the Year:</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/7.png" class="kg-image" alt="Vote for Your Favourites in the People&apos;s Choice Award 2026" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="488" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/06/7.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/06/7.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1600/2026/06/7.png 1600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/7.png 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p></p><p>The People&apos;s Choice Awards are made possible thanks to your vote and your local Christian Radio and TV stations across Australia and New Zealand.</p><h3 id="voting-is-now-open"><a href="https://form.jotform.com/261650652230853">VOTING IS NOW OPEN</a></h3>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re Praying for You This End of Financial Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>As many of you step into one of the busiest and most important fundraising seasons of the year, we want you to know that we are praying for you.</p><p>The end of financial year can bring big opportunities, important conversations, and sometimes real pressure. But we want to encourage you</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/were-praying-for-you-this-end-of-financial-year-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f9c1acf5bc0662485b603</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:14:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/Newsletter-5-1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/06/Newsletter-5-1.png" alt="We&#x2019;re Praying for You This End of Financial Year"><p>As many of you step into one of the busiest and most important fundraising seasons of the year, we want you to know that we are praying for you.</p><p>The end of financial year can bring big opportunities, important conversations, and sometimes real pressure. But we want to encourage you to lift your eyes and remember this: God is faithful, and He will provide.</p><p>As you invite others to partner with your work, may you have fresh faith, courage, and energy for the season ahead. We are praying that God will open the right doors, prepare the right conversations, and bring the right people alongside you. We are praying that He will strengthen you and your teams, carry you through the busy days, and remind you again and again that you are not doing this in your own strength.</p><p>Your ministry and mission matter. The stories you are telling, the relationships you are building, and the generosity you are inviting all play a part in something much bigger. Even in the moments that feel stretched or uncertain, you can trust that God sees the work, knows the need, and is already moving.</p><p>We have a short encouraging message from David Smallbone for you here:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1197927006?h=d75b202837&amp;app_id=122963" width="240" height="426" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" title="EOFY Encouragement from David Smallbone"></iframe></figure><p>May you be encouraged as you enter this season. Have faith. Keep going. God will carry you, your team, and your mission through this end of financial year season with grace, strength, and provision.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you ready for PayDay Super?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p><strong>What is PayDay Super?</strong></p><p>PayDay Super is a change to how you calculate and when you pay your employees&#x2019; super guarantee (SG). From 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages. <br></p><p>PayDay Super includes</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/are-you-ready-for-payday-super/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ce96ecf5bc0662485b4c2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:54:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-11.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-11.png" alt="Are you ready for PayDay Super?"><p><strong>What is PayDay Super?</strong></p><p>PayDay Super is a change to how you calculate and when you pay your employees&#x2019; super guarantee (SG). From 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages. <br></p><p>PayDay Super includes a change to the definition of earnings for superannuation payments. The calculation has shifted from Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) to Qualifying Earnings (QE). <br></p><p>The ATO have advised they will be using data reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP) to determine employee&#x2019;s superannuation guarantee liability. <br></p><p>You can access further information provided from the ATO on the key changes for PayDay Super using the links below: <br></p><p><a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/api/public/content/2fb02c05407142a2a416ae2eb2308dc5?v=da9af6bd&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8MdZibu5PbKoUQE3bWQ_TUC_u65jXZxbMvwRzebGvWay9d7eH0y0eNy-Zn5zvmi6GluyF_LEiAtE6uc96uBdVJfMQXMA&amp;_hsmi=403073622&amp;utm_content=403073622&amp;utm_source=hs_email">Payday Super - Key changes to super guarantee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super/paying-super-on-payday/payment-deadlines-for-payday-super?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-90q79Tkw3wW9mp3xn_6mMI1N6xfre5kVbCypndu_DWv9S_bS5ARWD9cfPUtRlFaPyvoJT3DqmlZtomPNtwjh1gcRTdqw&amp;_hsmi=403073622&amp;utm_content=403073622&amp;utm_source=hs_email#Extensionofoneduedateoverlapsthen">Payment deadlines for Payday Super | Australian Taxation Office</a><br><br></p><p><strong>What do I need to do?</strong></p><p>Talk to your payroll provider, finance department, bookkeeper or accountant to check if they are already across the required changes. &#xA0;<br></p><p><strong>Audit Pay Codes for Qualifying Earnings (QE)</strong></p><p>You will need to update all the pay codes in your payroll software, so they reflect the new calculation structure for QE. You may need to discuss with your payroll provider what other steps may be required to ensure your STP reporting is compliant. <br></p><p>Information from the ATO advising what payments are Qualifying Earnings (QE) can be accessed using the link below: <br></p><p><a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super/paying-super-on-payday/what-payments-are-qualifying-earnings?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92Y1qE65Nann87dZUZ5ePtyEMRLHV4tJ7qWPJ-3XULo-FBcveEpxWsac6Asp9xCEshn-xnnCLv9n2ZwHwoJg99H5gtPw&amp;_hsmi=403073622&amp;utm_content=403073622&amp;utm_source=hs_email">What payments are qualifying earnings | Australian Taxation Office</a> <br></p><p><strong>Review your Employee Onboarding</strong></p><p>It is important you are receiving correct superannuation details for employees and relevant contractors where SG may apply. Many software providers have started using a function called Member Verification Request (MVR). This allows the superannuation details to be validated in real time with the superfund, prior to any payments being made. <br></p><p>This function is designed to significantly reduce the amount of rejected superannuation payments being made to funds. It also assists employers to meet their payment deadlines under PayDay Super. Speak to your software provider on how they are implementing a MVR and how you can incorporate this into your onboarding process. <br><br></p><p><strong>ATO Small Business Clearing House</strong></p><p>The Small Business Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 1st July 2026. Employers using this service will need to transition to a new clearing house. If you are still using this service, NOW is the time to move. <br></p><p>The ATO have put together a factsheet to assist employers on how to transition from the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House. This information can be accessed using the link below: <br></p><p><a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/api/public/content/73bd8eac60b94af491397ade39fd91cf?v=30826897&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sze7i9EpRtivxxmbqswzqpv4g7DVIKe-ddiUjYIy3uXfAHEvNF62SocfB7HEiwBdqbHY-mmlsISLEK8naswb_gDYlLA&amp;_hsmi=403073622&amp;utm_content=403073622&amp;utm_source=hs_email">How to transition from the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House</a><br></p><p><strong>PayDay Super Checklist for Employers</strong></p><p>The ATO have released a checklist to help employers transition to PayDay Super. This checklist can be accessed using the link below: <br></p><p><a href="https://www.ato.gov.au/api/public/content/50c53f9b799c4c24b19d8c148a298551?v=22ad05c5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8-PnLpmMpmdsGcf-gAu91-100QW9CkhE1BO19Xb4C5RIO_hvtKAwAlZ9PJ55RfcqPEqgtP_CMwL_0RJ3w8kt0qHEzlQ&amp;_hsmi=403073622&amp;utm_content=403073622&amp;utm_source=hs_email">Payday Super checklist for employers</a><br><br>If you&#x2019;d like guidance or have any questions, please contact Sarah at Financial Processing Solutions 02 4721 9050<br></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life FM’s Op till You Drop Community Market draws huge crowd in Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>Life FM in Adelaide provided Adelaide shoppers with a large gathering of best-known and unique community op-shops and vintage resellers from across SA for its second Op till You Drop Community Market on Saturday 18th April, and it was again met with a huge turn out.</p><p>Over two thousand locals</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/life-fms-op-till-you-drop-community-market-draws-huge-crowd-in-adelaide/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa89b2cf5bc0662485b36b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/IMG_9005-1.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/IMG_9005-1.jpeg" alt="Life FM&#x2019;s Op till You Drop Community Market draws huge crowd in Adelaide"><p>Life FM in Adelaide provided Adelaide shoppers with a large gathering of best-known and unique community op-shops and vintage resellers from across SA for its second Op till You Drop Community Market on Saturday 18th April, and it was again met with a huge turn out.</p><p>Over two thousand locals &#x201C;opped till they dropped&#x201D; at the stunning Flour Shed at Harts Mill in historic Port Adelaide, supporting many local charity organsations - including Vinnies, Red Cross, Elcies (Lutheran Care), Worn Again (part of City Light Cares), Second Chances, Treasured Op Shop (part of Clover crest Baptist Church), Nu4U Op Shop (part of Seeds Church), St Paul&#x2019;s Anglican Church Op Shop and Henley Op Shop - as well as Life FM in its fundraising as a NFP community radio station.</p><p>The concept of the market was born from a desire to bring all corners of the community together to support the financial needs of the charities that help thousands every year, and for Life FM - which prides itself on sharing positive, uplifting content across the airwaves - to facilitate the project. Cost of living and sustainability pressures on individuals are crucial in 2026, and a family-friendly style of market with food, coffee, local music and a kids&#x2019; play area including face painting and a Kinder Gym SA installation, plus the largest selection of op-shop vendors and sustainable resellers all in the one undercover location for one day only, was met with joy as an affordable family day out that Life FM was excited to bless the community with.</p><blockquote>&quot;Life FM is a community-funded station on a mission to spread hope throughout Adelaide. We&apos;re proud to be involved in a range of community projects and partnerships year-round, including initiatives like Life FM&apos;s Lunchbox Legends (<a href="https://radioinfo.com.au/news/life-fms-lunch-box-legends-smashes-2026-goal/)and">https://radioinfo.com.au/news/life-fms-lunch-box-legends-smashes-2026-goal/)and</a> Buddy Blankets (<a href="https://radiotoday.com.au/life-fm-listeners-turn-chip-packets-into-lifesaving-buddy-blankets/">https://radiotoday.com.au/life-fm-listeners-turn-chip-packets-into-lifesaving-buddy-blankets/</a>) campaigns,&quot; says Life FM Operations and Fundraising Manager Lorrene McClymont.</blockquote><blockquote>&#x201C;Our team is deeply passionate about reaching those who may be struggling, offering encouragement, and providing a fresh, uplifting perspective through everything we do.&#x201D;</blockquote><blockquote>&#x201C;With the rising cost of living and a growing interest in sustainability, recycling, and making every dollar go further, we wanted to create a space that makes thrifting and vintage purchasing more accessible and fun.</blockquote><p>A handful of second hand and vintage resellers were also present on April 18th, including Sought After Seconds, Rebels Relix Wear-Haus, Little Chicken&#x2019;s Vintage, A Little Bit Nostalgic and Vintage Fox.</p><p>The next Life FM Op till You Drop Community Market will take place at Harts Mill on Saturday 19th September. Whilst most vendor spaces have been filled, a small amount of space still remains for local op-shop and vintage resellers to apply to take part.</p><p>To take part in the September event and for all media enquiries, please contact Mary-Anne (Maz) Maio, Fundraising Events Manager &#x2013; Life FM: Ph: 8444 5412 E-mail: <a rel="noopener">maz@mylifefm.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE CHRIST Audio Epic Reaches Thousands This Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>This Easter, <strong>THE CHRIST</strong> audio epic reached thousands of listeners across Australia and New Zealand, inviting people to encounter the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through a powerful immersive audio experience.</p><p>As of today, the podcast has recorded <strong>2,972 downloads in Australia</strong> and <strong>1,834 downloads in New</strong></p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/the-christ-audio-epic-reaches-thousands-this-easter/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9702acf5bc0662485b340</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:23:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-10.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-10.png" alt="THE CHRIST Audio Epic Reaches Thousands This Easter"><p>This Easter, <strong>THE CHRIST</strong> audio epic reached thousands of listeners across Australia and New Zealand, inviting people to encounter the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through a powerful immersive audio experience.</p><p>As of today, the podcast has recorded <strong>2,972 downloads in Australia</strong> and <strong>1,834 downloads in New Zealand</strong>, for a combined total of <strong>4,806 downloads</strong>.</p><p>Listeners have described the series as moving, captivating, and spiritually renewing. One Apple Podcasts listener wrote, &#x201C;Loved it the whole time, was always hanging on every word,&#x201D; while a YouTube listener shared, &#x201C;THIS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS! The immersive audio is SO POWERFUL!!&#x201D;</p><p>For many, THE CHRIST has also become a resource for sharing faith with others. One listener said they had already shared it with around 10 friends, praying that God would use it in their conversations.</p><p>We are deeply grateful for the partnership that helped bring THE CHRIST to listeners this Easter. As the series continues to live beyond Easter week, we pray many more will discover it, receive Christ for the first time, and deepen their relationship with Him.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Executive Officer - Reach Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><p>Role Type: Full Time</p><p>Location: Melbourne</p><hr><p>Lead a media ministry reaching the unreached and difficult to reach communities across the world.</p><p>Reach Beyond exists to see Jesus known and loved by unreached people. Through shortwave radio and emerging multi-platform media, we reach remote communities other broadcasters simply cannot.</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/chief-executive-officer-reach-beyond/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f94a1bcf5bc0662485b328</guid><category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:42:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-9.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-9.png" alt="Chief Executive Officer - Reach Beyond"><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><p>Role Type: Full Time</p><p>Location: Melbourne</p><hr><p>Lead a media ministry reaching the unreached and difficult to reach communities across the world.</p><p>Reach Beyond exists to see Jesus known and loved by unreached people. Through shortwave radio and emerging multi-platform media, we reach remote communities other broadcasters simply cannot. This is a pivotal moment &#x2014; and we are looking for a leader ready to build on strong foundations and guide us into our next chapter.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As CEO, you will cast vision, develop people, and translate strategy into impact. You will lead a dedicated team across two sites, steward a critical leadership transition, grow a diverse and sustainable donor base, and guide the organisation&apos;s evolution toward multi-platform media ministry - all while keeping mission and culture at the centre.</p><p>This role is for someone who believes their work is worship - someone who will go to bed each night knowing their leadership helped someone encounter Jesus for the first time. If you are ready to lead with vision, build with passion, and serve with purpose, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>To obtain a copy of the CEO position profile, please email</p><p><a href="mailto:personnel@reachbeyond.org.au">personnel@reachbeyond.org.au</a></p><p>Phone enquiries to the Reach Beyond&#x2019;s Melbourne office on <u>03 8720 8000</u></p><p><u>Applications close Friday June 12<sup>th</sup></u></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening the Spiritual Heart of Our Sector: CMAA’s Prayer Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>In a sector that carries stories, shapes culture, and serves audiences across Australia and beyond, prayer is not an optional extra, it is foundational. As CMAA continues its mission <em>to advance Christian media and the arts, strengthen practitioners, and grow our collective influence for good</em>, we are deepening our commitment</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/strengthening-the-spiritual-heart-of-our-sector-cmaas-prayer-strategy/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f94989cf5bc0662485b319</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:36:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-8.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-8.png" alt="Strengthening the Spiritual Heart of Our Sector: CMAA&#x2019;s Prayer Strategy"><p>In a sector that carries stories, shapes culture, and serves audiences across Australia and beyond, prayer is not an optional extra, it is foundational. As CMAA continues its mission <em>to advance Christian media and the arts, strengthen practitioners, and grow our collective influence for good</em>, we are deepening our commitment to the spiritual wellbeing of our community through a renewed, sector-wide prayer strategy.</p><p>This strategy is simple, sustainable, and intentionally woven into the rhythms of creative and ministry life. It anchors our sector in Scripture, unity, and dependence on God as we create, lead, and serve.</p><p><strong>A Shared Rhythm of Prayer</strong></p><p>At the centre of the prayer strategy is a focus on a <strong>shared prayer theme</strong>, drawn directly from CMAA&#x2019;s new suite of <strong>YouVersion devotional plans</strong>. These themes give our sector a common spiritual focus throughout the year. So far, we have published three devotional plans this year: <a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/67698">Return &amp; Realign</a>, <a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/69861">Hope for the Weary</a> and <a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/70910">Empowered to Create</a>. In the coming months, we&#x2019;ll be publishing devotional plans on rest, justice, unity, excellence, and Advent.</p><p>These themes give our community a common focus, shaping how we pray in our teams, workplaces, and in our personal prayer. The devotional plans are designed to be used personally, in teams, or shared with audiences; helping more people develop a daily pattern of meeting God in prayer.</p><p>Each month, the theme will flow through:</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;<strong>A sector-wide Prayer Zoom</strong></p><p>A simple, consistent space where members gather to pray for one another, our organisations, and the work God is doing across media and the arts.</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;<strong>A rolling prayer schedule for member organisations</strong></p><p>Every CMAA member is intentionally prayed for throughout the year, supported by a structured calendar and follow&#x2011;up rhythm.</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;<strong>Prayer content across digital channels</strong></p><p>Including Scripture posts, links to YouVersion devotional plans, and guided prayers aligned with the current theme.</p><p>Together, these practices help cultivate a shared spiritual heartbeat across the sector.</p><p><strong>Prayer That Shapes Culture</strong></p><p>Prayer is not just a spiritual discipline; it is a cultural one. It shapes how we lead, collaborate, create, and serve. It strengthens unity. It softens hearts. It keeps us aligned with God&#x2019;s purposes in a fast&#x2011;moving, high&#x2011;impact industry.</p><p>We can&#x2019;t make Jesus known until we know Jesus.</p><p>This is the heart of CMAA&#x2019;s prayer strategy:</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;to help our sector flourish spiritually, not just operationally;</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;to support the people behind the work;</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;and to ensure everything we create flows from a place of prayerful dependence on God.</p><p><strong>How You Can Get Involved</strong></p><p>Whether you&#x2019;re a broadcaster, pastor, producer, musician, storyteller, or leader, you&#x2019;re invited to join this shared rhythm of prayer.</p><p>Here&#x2019;s how you can take part:</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Engage with the regular YouVersion plans, personally or with your team</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Join the monthly Prayer Zoom</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Pray for the organisations listed in the monthly schedule</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Share prayer needs and answers to prayer</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Follow the prayer content on CMAA channels</p><p>&#xB7; &#xA0; &#xA0; &#xA0;Consider joining the Prayer Team if you feel called to pray for our sector</p><p>To get links for the Prayer Zoom, the monthly prayer schedule, share prayer requests or answers to prayer, or put in an expression of interest for joining the Prayer Team, please email prayer@mediaarts.org.au</p><p>Together, we can strengthen the spiritual foundation of Christian media and the arts in Australia, and carry hope, unity, and the presence of Jesus into every corner of our sector and to those we serve.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Off After 30 Years Amplifying the Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over 30 years, Ian Worby's dedicated, faithful leadership has helped shape Christian broadcasting across Australia and beyond.]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/signing-off-after-30-years-amplifying-the-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3f969cf5bc0662485b293</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jodie McEwen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Ian-Worby.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/05/Ian-Worby.jpg" alt="Signing Off After 30 Years Amplifying the Good News"><p>After more than three decades of faithful service, Ian Worby has wrapped up his full-time role with Vision Christian Media, marking the end of an era that helped shape Christian broadcasting across Australia and beyond.</p><p>Ian&#x2019;s journey didn&#x2019;t begin in boardrooms or big studios. It started at the grassroots level, with a small community station on the Mid North Coast and a group of people willing to back a vision. What followed was years of persistence, prayer, and plenty of practical hard work, laying foundations that would carry far beyond those early days.</p><p>From humble beginnings in a three-bedroom cottage to a national network now reaching hundreds of communities, Ian played a key role in helping Vision Christian Radio grow into a trusted voice of encouragement and hope. Along the way, he helped navigate seasons of both challenge and remarkable provision, with plenty of memorable moments when listeners rallied to support the ministry when it mattered most.</p><p>But Ian&#x2019;s influence didn&#x2019;t stop at Australia&#x2019;s shores.</p><p>Through his leadership with UCB Asia Pacific, he invested in emerging Christian media ministries across the region, quietly strengthening local voices in places like Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia and beyond. His work helped equip others to share the same message of hope in their own communities- and most powerfully- in their own language.</p><p>People who&#x2019;ve worked alongside Ian will tell you his leadership has always been grounded, steady, and deeply committed to the mission, never driven by the spotlight, but by purpose.</p><p>Phil Edwards, CEO of Vision Christian Media, reflected on Ian&#x2019;s contribution, saying, <em>&#x201C;Ian&apos;s contribution to Christian media in this country and across our region has been nothing short of foundational. Ian has faithfully lived out a calling that has touched countless lives. We are deeply grateful for his leadership, his resilience, and the legacy he leaves with us.&#x201D;</em></p><p>Reflecting on his time working in Christian media, Ian said, <em>&#x201C;It has been a privilege to serve alongside so many gifted and dedicated people over more than 30 years. Mandy and I are deeply thankful for every colleague, volunteer, supporter and partner who shared this journey &#x2013; in Australia and right across the Asia Pacific. I have every confidence that Vision Christian Media will continue to support and strengthen Christian media ministries in our region, and we remain passionate about this mission.&#x201D;</em></p><p>While this chapter comes to a close, Ian&#x2019;s connection with the global UCB family continues through his involvement with UCB International in 2026.</p><p>More than 30 years on, the legacy isn&#x2019;t just in transmitters, stations, or structures. Instead, it&#x2019;s in the lives reached, the leaders trained and raised, and the message of hope that keeps being transmitted, day after day.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Artemis II Taught Us About Awe]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>Before NASA&apos;s recent mission, I didn&apos;t realise how little I&apos;ve really seen of the moon.</p><p>For something so familiar, so constant in the background of daily life, it&apos;s easily reduced to something flat, pale and almost forgettable. And yet, watching the images</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/artemisii-cmaa/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2e834cf5bc0662485b14a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:17:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-7.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-7.png" alt="What Artemis II Taught Us About Awe"><p>Before NASA&apos;s recent mission, I didn&apos;t realise how little I&apos;ve really seen of the moon.</p><p>For something so familiar, so constant in the background of daily life, it&apos;s easily reduced to something flat, pale and almost forgettable. And yet, watching the images beamed back from Artemis II, I&apos;m confronted by how easily we mistake the known for the fully understood.</p><p>The moon has always been there. It hasn&apos;t changed. But our ability to see it has.</p><p>It makes me wonder how often we live with the quiet assumption that everything can eventually be explained. That with enough knowledge, progress or discipline, the world will become something we can neatly understand and contain. And yet here we are, watching people who&apos;ve seen further than most of humanity ever will, and their most truthful response seems not to be certainty, but awe.</p><p>Science can feel like the domain of specialists: astronauts are people trained to observe, to measure, to name and to explain with their own language, and infinite levels of precision and detail. And yet, as the Artemis II crew spoke about what they saw in orbit, their comments reached far beyond data alone.</p><p>These were people highly trained to make sense of complex and unfamiliar environments. And yet, when asked to describe the experience, there was a hesitation, as though language itself had reached its limit. It wasn&apos;t polished reflection or triumphant clarity, but something far more human.</p><p>Emotion. Silence. Wonder.</p><p>The idea that science and faith belong in separate places is a false divide we&apos;ve inherited. The idea that science deals with facts, and faith deals with meaning. That one explains the world, while the other responds to it. But the Artemis II mission reminded us all that the two aren&apos;t so easily separated.</p><p>Science allows us to look closely, to investigate, to analyse. Science gives language to distance, shape, movement and matter so we can weigh and measure them. It helps us notice what we&apos;ve missed. But for Christians, that deeper understanding can also draw us back to God. </p><p>Because if creation is this vast, this intricate, this unexpectedly beautiful even in places we previously assumed were empty, what does that say about the One who made it?</p><p>Thanks to photographic advancements, the new images of the moon aren&apos;t so much about discovering something new so much as learning how to see what&apos;s always been there. The moon didn&apos;t abruptly become more beautiful, but suddenly, we got to see it differently. What once looked distant, grey and flat, we can see is rich in colour, texture, variety and a quiet complexity. It had always been that way, but we couldn&apos;t see it yet.</p><p>So much of God&#x2019;s creation is like that.</p><p>Not hidden from us, but waiting patiently for us to pay attention. Waiting for us to look a little closer, move a little slower, lean in and recognise the beauty that&apos;s always existed, even when it was hidden from our eyes.</p><p>There&apos;s something profoundly humbling about the idea that we can advance so far, build the technology, train the minds, develop the capacity to reach beyond our atmosphere, and still find ourselves in a position of discovery rather than completion.</p><p>We aren&apos;t arriving at the end of creation.<br>We&apos;re really only just beginning to notice it.</p><p>And that, in itself, is awe-inspiring.</p><p>Even now, in a world that can feel familiar and mapped and explained, there are glimpses of wonder breaking through. Small reminders of intelligence and creativity are woven into the fabric of existence. More evidence that we&apos;re not the authors of this story, but participants within it.</p><p>That is why awe matters.</p><p>Awe interrupts us. It humbles us. It refuses to let creation become merely useful, efficient or ordinary. It reminds us that the world isn&apos;t simply something to be studied, managed or consumed, but something to be received and appreciated as a gift.</p><p>The more we learn about this universe, the more we&apos;re led back to the One who formed it. Through colour, texture, variety, through vastness and intricate detail, we begin to understand not only what God has made, but something of who He is: His generosity, His creativity, His attention to beauty, His extravagant love.</p><p>Every detail, every discovery, every moment of wonder feels, in some quiet way, like an invitation. Not only to keep discovering what&apos;s out there, but to allow it to reshape what&apos;s in here. To let it slow us down. To let it humble us. To let it remind us that we&apos;re part of something vast and meaningful, even if we can&apos;t fully understand it yet.</p><p>Imagine if every new image, every discovery, every glimpse into the depth of creation led us toward wonder, humility and a deeper awareness of God.</p><p>Perhaps our eyes are still learning how to see.</p><p>Not just what is out there, but what has been here all along. To notice it. To sit with it. To let it lead us, quietly and patiently, back to the One who spoke it into existence.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Worship Beyond the Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h2 id="a-devotional-reflection-from-werner-egger-of-rhema-999">A devotional reflection from Werner Egger of Rhema 99.9</h2><hr><p>We&#x2019;re grateful to share this devotional reflection from Werner Egger, General Manager of Rhema 99.9 in Port Macquarie, one of our member stations.</p><p>Werner has recently completed his book, <em>Understanding Worship: Rediscovering Intimacy With God</em>, and this</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/true-worship-beyond-the-music/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2cf8bcf5bc0662485b130</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:49:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-6.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="a-devotional-reflection-from-werner-egger-of-rhema-999">A devotional reflection from Werner Egger of Rhema 99.9</h2><hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-6.png" alt="True Worship Beyond the Music"><p>We&#x2019;re grateful to share this devotional reflection from Werner Egger, General Manager of Rhema 99.9 in Port Macquarie, one of our member stations.</p><p>Werner has recently completed his book, <em>Understanding Worship: Rediscovering Intimacy With God</em>, and this devotional draws from the heart of that work. His desire is to help believers rediscover worship not merely as music or a Sunday expression, but as a daily life of intimacy, surrender, and devotion to God.</p><p>As we share this reflection, we also want to celebrate Werner&#x2019;s faithful work in Christian broadcasting, ministry, and service to the Body of Christ.</p><hr><p>Worship is far more than a song, a moment in a service, or a quiet thought in our minds. The English word itself traces back to the old Anglo-Saxon <em>weorthscipe</em> &#x2014; &#x201C;worthness.&#x201D; To worship is to recognise and respond to the incomparable worth of God. It is the acknowledgement that He alone is worthy of honour, devotion and loving surrender.</p><p>Throughout Scripture, the original Hebrew and Greek words used for worship paint a vivid picture. They describe bodily actions such as bowing low, lifting hands, falling prostrate, are some examples. Worship involves reverence and holy awe, but it also calls for action. It is not passive admiration; it is active engagement. The heart responds, the soul yields, and even the body joins in. True worship moves us.</p><p>This dynamic understanding challenges us. Worship cannot be reduced to a theological concept we simply agree with or a melody we enjoy. It is a lived response to who God is. When we see His worth, something within us shifts. We choose honour over indifference and devotion over distraction.</p><p>Importantly, worship is closely connected with service, yet it is not identical to it. Our acts of ministry flow from a heart that first bows before Him. Service without devotion becomes duty; devotion without expression becomes incomplete. But when reverence and action meet, our lives become a continual offering.</p><p>So today, consider: where is God inviting you to respond more fully to His worth? Perhaps it is in lifting your hands again in surrender, in bowing your heart in humility, or spending some intentional quiet time in His presence. Worship is not confined to a gathering &#x2014; it is the ongoing rhythm of a life captivated by God.</p><p>As we grow in recognising His incomparable worth, our worship becomes deeper, freer, and more wholehearted. And in that place of active, loving response, we are transformed.</p><hr><p>We congratulate Werner on the completion of <em>Understanding Worship: Rediscovering Intimacy With God</em>, and we honour the heart behind this resource: to encourage believers to draw nearer to God and worship Him in spirit and truth.</p><p>To learn more about Werner&#x2019;s book, visit:<br><a href="https://1wayupmedia.com/" rel="noopener">https://1wayupmedia.com/</a></p><p><em>Fifty percent of net proceeds from the book will go to anti-human trafficking charity Every Daughter Matters.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New National Survey Highlights the Real Impact of Christian Radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>We&#x2019;re excited to share the completion of a major national survey that captures something many in our sector have known for a long time - Christian radio makes a real difference.</p><p>The 2025 <em>Radio and You Survey</em>, coordinated by CMAA and carried out with <a href="https://www.compasspolling.com/">Compass Polling</a>, brings together</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/new-national-survey-highlights-the-real-impact-of-christian-radio/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2c78dcf5bc0662485b0f3</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Research]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:24:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-5.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-5.png" alt="New National Survey Highlights the Real Impact of Christian Radio"><p>We&#x2019;re excited to share the completion of a major national survey that captures something many in our sector have known for a long time - Christian radio makes a real difference.</p><p>The 2025 <em>Radio and You Survey</em>, coordinated by CMAA and carried out with <a href="https://www.compasspolling.com/">Compass Polling</a>, brings together insights from listeners, as well as employees, volunteers and sponsors. It&#x2019;s a well tested piece of research that provides strong evidence of the value of community broadcasting.</p><p>And the results are worth celebrating. Here is a snapshot:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/9-1.png" width="1417" height="1417" loading="lazy" alt="New National Survey Highlights the Real Impact of Christian Radio" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/9-1.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/9-1.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/9-1.png 1417w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/1-1.png" width="1417" height="1417" loading="lazy" alt="New National Survey Highlights the Real Impact of Christian Radio" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/1-1.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/1-1.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/1-1.png 1417w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/3.png" width="1417" height="1417" loading="lazy" alt="New National Survey Highlights the Real Impact of Christian Radio" srcset="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/3.png 600w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/3.png 1000w, https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/3.png 1417w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div><figcaption>Radio and You Survey (2025) Compass Polling. Research coordinated by CMAA - mediaarts.org.au</figcaption></figure><p>Listeners are experiencing real impact in their faith, with many describing growth, deeper engagement and stronger spiritual habits. For others, the difference shows up in everyday life, with improved wellbeing, a greater sense of hope and more confidence in the decisions they make.</p><p>There&#x2019;s also a clear sense of connection. People are feeling part of something bigger, building relationships and responding in practical ways to what they hear on air.</p><p>Christian radio continues to play an important role during challenging times as well, providing trusted information and a sense of reassurance when it&#x2019;s needed most.</p><p>Behind the scenes, the impact is just as strong. Employees and volunteers speak about increased confidence, new skills and a deeper sense of purpose through their involvement.</p><p>For sponsors, the findings reinforce the value of Christian radio as a meaningful and effective way to connect with audiences and build relationships.</p><p>This research helps put clear data around what we&#x2019;ve seen for years. It confirms that Christian radio is not only relevant, but deeply impactful in communities across Australia.</p><p>We&#x2019;ve also developed a detailed data report for stations, giving practical insights they can use locally. This is an important piece of work that will help shape and strengthen community broadcasting for years to come.</p><p>If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to memberservices@mediaarts.org.au</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Families Week 11-17 May]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>This May, stations across Australia have an opportunity to support and strengthen families in their communities, while deepening engagement with listeners in a meaningful and lasting way.</p><p>Focus on the Family Australia is inviting radio partners to take part in <strong>National Families Week </strong>by sharing a powerful, practical resource: a</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/fotf-nationalfamiliesweek/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69decc76cf5bc0662485aee9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:32:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/FOTF---National-Families-Week.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/04/FOTF---National-Families-Week.png" alt="National Families Week 11-17 May"><p>This May, stations across Australia have an opportunity to support and strengthen families in their communities, while deepening engagement with listeners in a meaningful and lasting way.</p><p>Focus on the Family Australia is inviting radio partners to take part in <strong>National Families Week </strong>by sharing a powerful, practical resource: a FREE 52-Week Family Devotional designed to help families grow in faith together.</p><h3 id="the-free-52-week-family-devotional">The Free 52-Week Family Devotional</h3><p>At the heart of the campaign is a high-value resource (valued at $39) being offered completely free to listeners.</p><p>The 52-Week Family Devotional provides:</p><ul><li>Weekly Scripture-based devotions for the whole family</li><li>Age-appropriate discussions and guided prayer</li><li>Practical tools to help parents lead faith conversations at home</li><li>A full year of intentional, Christ-centred family connection</li></ul><p>Listeners simply sign up via a custom landing page, and Focus on the Family handles everything, from instant digital delivery to mailing a physical copy.</p><h3 id="how-your-station-can-get-involved">How Your Station Can Get Involved</h3><p>As a Families Week partner, your station will receive a Families Week Pack, including:</p><ul><li>Ready-to-use <strong>on-air content and talking points</strong></li><li>A <strong>custom landing page link</strong> for your listeners</li><li>A full <strong>social media toolkit</strong> with pre-written posts and graphics</li><li>A <strong>promotional schedule</strong> to guide your campaign</li></ul><p>There is no need to create content from scratch. Everything is prepared for easy integration into your programming.</p><p>Participating stations will also receive recognition across campaign materials, including logo placement on the sign-up page and follow-up communications.</p><h3 id="get-involved">Get Involved</h3><p>To get involved, contact Focus on the Family directly:<br>Claire Ferguson<br>&#x1F4E7; <a rel="noopener">clairef@families.org.au</a><br>&#x1F4DE; 0421 716 567</p><p><strong>Together, we can help families across Australia thrive in Christ, one week, one conversation, one home at a time.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMAA Legacy Award 2026 - Nominations Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p><strong>Legacy Award Nominations Open</strong></p><p>Honouring those who have made an outstanding contribution in Media and the Arts.</p><p>The Legacy Award is presented each year to an Individual who&#x2019;s made an outstanding contribution as a Christian Leader in the fields of Media and/or the Arts throughout their lifetime.</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-awards-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9c2c4cf5bc0662485ae0e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[CONNECT Conference]]></category><category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:12:14 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-2-1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-2-1.png" alt="CMAA Legacy Award 2026 - Nominations Now Open"><p><strong>Legacy Award Nominations Open</strong></p><p>Honouring those who have made an outstanding contribution in Media and the Arts.</p><p>The Legacy Award is presented each year to an Individual who&#x2019;s made an outstanding contribution as a Christian Leader in the fields of Media and/or the Arts throughout their lifetime.</p><p>Nominations are received each year from members, with the individual/s selected by the Board of CMAA. <a href="https://form.jotform.com/260817730966870">Submit your nomination</a>.</p><p>The Legacy Award is presented at the Excellence in Media Awards night, hosted at the annual <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/connect26-resonance/"><strong>CONNECT Conference</strong></a>.</p><p>Winners for this year will be announced at the Excellence in Media Awards on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at the QT, Gold Coast QLD.</p><hr><p><strong>Previous Recipients:</strong></p><p>2025 Karl &amp; Jane Faase, Peter Shaw, and Dr Graham McLennan</p><p>2024 <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-andrew-fraser">Andrew Fraser</a>, <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-debbie-bye/">Deb Bye</a>, <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-mal-fletcher">Mal Fletcher</a>, and <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-colin-buchanan">Colin Buchanan</a></p><p>2023 Jeff Crabtree, Peter McCoy, Gary Hoogvliet, and Kosti &amp; Carroll Simons</p><p>2022 <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-for-the-arts-david-holmes/">David Holmes</a>, <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/legacy-award-tex-houston/">Gary &apos;Tex&apos; Houston</a>, and <a href="https://mediaarts.org.au/the-daniels-family-legacy-award/">The Daniels Family</a></p><p>2021 <a href="https://vimeo.com/604617685/bae70fa5bd">Dudley Scandlebury</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/604619825/0d8fdb0c81">David and Rosanna Palmer</a>, and <a href="https://vimeo.com/604623072/ed2fd246a6">Peter Stanton</a></p><p>2020 <a href="https://vimeo.com/604551462/ba20c82ddc">John Marks</a>, and <a href="https://vimeo.com/604552724/503a90af57">Roma Waterman</a></p><p>2019 Donald Green, David &amp; Helen Smallbone, and Rebecca St James</p><p>2018 Geoff Bentley and Steve Grace</p><p>2017 <a href="https://vimeo.com/455450284/b6866913f1">Wes Jay</a></p><p>2016 Darlene Zschech &amp; George Morgan</p><p>2015 Ramon Williams &amp; John O&apos;Donnell</p><p>2014 Roger Climpson, Mike Edmiston &amp; Gordon Moyes</p><p>2013 Brian Houston &amp; Graham Mabury</p><p>2012 Rob Harling</p><p>2011 Ian Worby</p><p>2010 Martin Johnson &amp; Phillip Randall</p><p>2009 Neil Elliot</p><p>2008 Ian McNair &amp; Kevin Hooper</p><p>2007 Mal Garvin</p><p>2006 Warren Rout</p><p>2005 Mike Jeffs</p><p>2004 Hal Short &amp; Vernon Turner</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the 2026 Census Matters For Christians]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p>The 2026 Australian Census will be held on 11 August and provides vital data to government that determines community funding, town planning, access and recognition for chaplains, faith-based services and religious education. </p><p>Christianity is declining in census data not because people stopped believing, but because they stopped ticking the box.</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/census-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb5406cf5bc0662485ae21</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:08:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-2.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar-2.png" alt="Why the 2026 Census Matters For Christians"><p>The 2026 Australian Census will be held on 11 August and provides vital data to government that determines community funding, town planning, access and recognition for chaplains, faith-based services and religious education. </p><p>Christianity is declining in census data not because people stopped believing, but because they stopped ticking the box. <br><br>CMAA is developing a national campaign to educate listeners about the importance of the Census, and why their faith matters. Stay tuned for more details, resources and assets in the coming weeks.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar Series - Social Made Simple, Impact Made Bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[<hr><p><strong>A practical webinar series for better social media...</strong></p><p>Creating strong social media content does not need to be complicated. Our <strong>Social Made Simple webinar series</strong> is designed to help community organisations, radio stations, charity partners and media teams build confidence creating and sharing content that reaches the right people.</p><p>This</p>]]></description><link>https://mediaarts.org.au/cmaa-webinar-socialimpactmaddesimple/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a792bccf5bc0662485ad19</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Webinars]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Annabel Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:45:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<hr><img src="https://mediaarts.org.au/content/images/2026/03/Web-Cover-Story-Webinar.png" alt="Webinar Series - Social Made Simple, Impact Made Bigger"><p><strong>A practical webinar series for better social media...</strong></p><p>Creating strong social media content does not need to be complicated. Our <strong>Social Made Simple webinar series</strong> is designed to help community organisations, radio stations, charity partners and media teams build confidence creating and sharing content that reaches the right people.</p><p>This six-part webinar series combines <strong>practical Canva skills with simple social media strategy</strong>, giving participants tools they can immediately apply to their own channels.</p><p>Each session is <strong>30 minutes long</strong> and includes a <strong>live Q&amp;A</strong>, making it easy to learn something useful without a big time commitment.</p><p><br><strong>Delivery:</strong> Online via Zoom, recorded for replay and YouTube upload<br><strong>Audience:</strong> Members, charity partners, radio station staff and volunteers, and the wider media community</p><p>Across the series we explore:</p><ul><li>Designing professional looking content quickly in Canva</li><li>Understanding what to post and why</li><li>Creating posts, carousels and stories for social platforms</li><li>Planning content using a simple calendar</li><li>Building efficient Canva workflows and brand consistency</li><li>Measuring results and improving over time</li></ul><p>By the end of the series, participants will have <strong>confidence using Canva, a clear social media strategy, reusable templates, and a practical workflow for creating and posting content.</strong></p><hr><h3 id="watch-back-previous-sessions">Watch back previous sessions</h3><p>Missed the first two sessions? You can watch the recordings here:</p><p><strong>Canva Basics - Getting Started in Canva</strong><br>Watch back: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etY8EGecVKY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etY8EGecVKY</a></p><p><strong>Social Strategy Basics - What to Post and Why</strong><br>Watch back: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&amp;t=2s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&amp;t=2s</a></p><p><strong>Canva Basics - Canva for Social</strong><br>Watch back: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&amp;t=2s"><a href="https://youtu.be/Wy3ZV43vOto">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&amp;t=2s</a></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Social Strategy Basics - Content Planning 101</strong><br>Watch back: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjb6CC7YVc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjb6CC7YVc</a></p><hr><h3 id="upcoming-webinars">Upcoming Webinars</h3><p><strong>May 7 &#x2013; Canva Efficiency</strong><br>Canva Made Practical: From Folders to Finished Graphics. Simple, effective workflows to organise, brand, resize, link and download your designs with confidence.</p><p><strong>May 28 &#x2013; Measuring What Works</strong><br>Understand the basics of social media insights and analytics. Learn how to spot what&#x2019;s working, track simple metrics, and use results to improve future posts.</p><p>If you&apos;d like to join the upcoming sessions, you can register below.</p><p><strong>Sign up for the next webinars: </strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260128654526862">https://form.jotform.com/260128654526862</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>