Preparing a Technology Development Strategy for your next CBF grant
📆 Date: 20 January 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM AEDT
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CBF grants will be closing before you know it, get your tech needs prepped early for a top notch application!
This TR Tuesday, we dive into preparing a Technology Development Strategy for your next CBF grant with a panel discussion anchored by ……
What you will learn
The session will cover essential principles, real-world experiences, and practical solutions.
- Identifying top prioirties ( high medium low)
- Justification for the applications (eg. log reports)
- Evaluation of equipment solutions
- Seeking quotes
- Do’s and Don’ts on grants
- How not to get a grant
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is perfect for anyone involved in community broadcasting, from volunteers and staff members, Station Techs & Stations Managers to board directors. If you are about to apply for a CBF grant, then preparing a Technolgy Development Strategy will help.
Why Attend?
This session intends to help you in
- Convincing the CBF ( by submitting a successfull application)
- Gaining support from the board to understand and approve requests
- Identifying what is most needed at your station
- Getting your Tech team and Board on the same shared vision and goals
Meet The Panelists
- Dean Linguey CBF Grants Support Team supports radio stations and Remote Indigenous Media Organisations (RIMOs) in Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.Dean discovered the diversity of expression and voices on community radio in the early 1980’s and is still tuning in today. Prior to joining the Community Broadcasting Foundation, Dean was at Creative Victoria (formerly Arts Victoria) developing and implementing funding programs and initiatives such as Music Works (contemporary music), Arts Development (all art forms) and the Victorian Public Sculpture Fund.“I love community broadcasting for so many reasons – discovering new music, connecting with my local area and providing a platform for discussion and debate. The passion of the people involved inspires me.”
- Cameron Paine is a technology and media specialist with deep roots in Australia’s community broadcasting sector. As Technology Manager at Melbourne community radio station Triple R (3RRR), Cameron oversees broadcast and digital infrastructure, supporting innovative, independent programming and ensuring resilient, future-focused media systems. Beyond Triple R, Cameron has contributed extensively to the sector through his work with the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF), where he has been involved in grant assessment and sector support. His experience spans technical strategy, capacity building, and evaluating projects that strengthen community media’s reach, sustainability, and impact. With a strong commitment to access, independence, and public-interest media, Cameron brings a practical and values-driven perspective to community broadcasting technology and funding.
Other upcoming CBF webinars
Tips and tricks for navigating Community Broadcasting Foundation Application forms & SmartyGrants
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6pm – 7pm (AEDT)
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