CBAA teams with ABC and AFTRS for free webinars on podcasting and AI

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) have teamed with the ABC and Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for two free webinars in August, for burgeoning podcasters and to assist broadcasters with their use of AI.

Producing for Podcasting with the ABC

4 August 2025, 3:00 PM AEST

Join Jess O’Callaghan ABC Supervising Producer and Adair Sheppard (Digital Audio Producer, If You’re Listening) for a webinar tailored to community broadcasters. They’ll cover how to make audio that hooks listeners, builds connection, and tells local stories with impact.

Register here

AI Tools with AFTRS

19 August  2025, 3:00 PM AEST

AFTRS will host a practical session on how community broadcasters can use AI tools responsibly and effectively. Learn best practices, explore ethical considerations, and gain strategies to enhance your station’s content without compromising its integrity.

Register here

The 2025 CBAA Conference is also coming up soon. It will be held in Hobart from 23–25 October, bringing together community broadcasters, media professionals, technologists, sector leaders and supporters from across the country, also providing opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate.

Further information and registration details can be found here: https://conference.cbaa.org.au/