Community radio stations are likely to play a vital role in connecting and informing listeners about COVID-19.

 
There are almost six million people listening to 450 community radio stations across the country each week as more and more people work from home and isolate, radio will serve as a calm and comforting friend.
 
Community radio stations are also well-connected and trusted in their communities and are well placed to get accurate information out about Covid-19.
 
Some of Australia’s most isolated listen to community radio, whether because they live in a remote region or predominately speak a language other than English.
 
The CBAA’s CEO, Jon Bisset, outlines how the CBAA is supporting the sector to best serve their communities.

“The CBAA is working with all community radio stations to make sure that stations are able to stay on air throughout what is going to be a very tough few months, while protecting the safety of their staff and volunteers. The CBAA is offering advice and supporting stations by sharing resources, content, delivering webinars, connecting online and helping stations to develop their contingency plans to stay on air.”
 
Community radio is also a vital pillar of the arts and music industries as stations already play an average of 37% Australian music, and many play even more.
 
Radio airplay for Australian musicians will be an important source of income for artists during this time as gigs across the country get cancelled.

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