CMAA member GOOD is helping bring the work of Convoy of Hope to a wider audience through a collection of programs available on its streaming platform.

Across episodes of Helping Hands TV and HumanKind, viewers can see how Convoy of Hope supports Australian communities affected by natural disasters, hardship and disadvantage.

The stories demonstrate the important role media can play in highlighting practical compassion, strengthening community awareness and encouraging people to support organisations making a meaningful difference.

Supporting Lismore after the floods

One episode of Helping Hands TV, available on GOOD, follows Convoy of Hope’s response in Lismore after the devastating 2022 floods.

The program explores how Convoy of Hope worked alongside local churches, businesses, community leaders and volunteers to provide practical assistance to people whose homes and livelihoods had been affected.

It also highlights the importance of sustained support after public attention has moved on, and the role local partnerships play in helping communities recover.

Watch the Convoy of Hope Lismore episode on GOOD

Sharing stories of practical hope

Convoy of Hope is featured in another episode of Helping Hands TV, which looks more broadly at the organisation’s work supporting communities experiencing hardship.

The episode shows how individuals, charities and community groups can create positive change by responding to practical needs and working together.

Watch Convoy of Hope on Helping Hands TV

Featured on HumanKind

Convoy of Hope also appears in an episode of GOOD’s HumanKind series.

The program follows members of the Convoy of Hope team as they respond to communities affected by natural disasters, showing how practical assistance can help restore homes, confidence, connection and hope.

Watch Convoy of Hope on HumanKind

By making these stories available to audiences, GOOD is helping shine a light on the impact of Convoy of Hope and the communities it serves.

It is also a strong example of how a CMAA member can use media and storytelling to amplify the work of a trusted fundraising partner and inspire audiences to take positive action.

CMAA member Focus on the Family Australia is celebrating the success of its 2026 Families Week campaign, which placed practical, faith-filled resources into the homes of hundreds of families across the country.

Held from 11 to 17 May, the campaign offered Australian families a free copy of 52 Weeks to a Stronger Family: Planting Seeds of Faith. Each participant received immediate access to a digital edition, followed by a printed devotional mailed to their home.

Designed to encourage meaningful conversations, prayer and spiritual growth within the home, the devotional provides families with a simple activity to complete together each week.

The campaign generated 862 signups, more than doubling the 372 signups recorded through the previous year’s initiative. Almost half of those who registered, 398 people, were completely new to the Focus on the Family Australia community.

Christian Radio Leads the Way

Christian radio partnerships played a central role in the campaign’s success.

Of the 43 radio stations approached, 33 confirmed their participation. Together, radio partners generated 380 signups, representing 44.1 per cent of the total campaign response and making radio the strongest-performing promotional channel.

Participating stations were equipped with on-air community service announcements, interview opportunities, social media content, website banners and a suggested promotional schedule. Station logos were also included on the campaign landing page and throughout the follow-up email series, reinforcing the connection between listeners and their local Christian radio station.

The strongest radio results came from 107.9 Life FM, Rise 96.5, Hope 103.2, Vision Radio, 96three and Sonshine.

Together, these six stations accounted for 217 radio-attributed responses, representing more than half of the campaign’s radio results.

The campaign demonstrated the influence Christian broadcasters can have when stations work together around a practical resource that directly serves their listeners.

A Strong Response From Australian Families

Families Week also created a significant increase in online engagement.

Website traffic rose by 24.3 per cent across the campaign week and peaked at 86.7 per cent above the normal baselineon launch day. Of the 1,221 people who visited the devotional landing page during May, 862 registered, producing an exceptional conversion rate of approximately 70.6 per cent.

Interest remained strong after registration. The eight-part follow-up email series recorded an average open rate of 50 per cent and a click-through rate of 7.7 per cent, showing that recipients continued engaging with resources designed to strengthen their marriages, parenting and family life.

Most importantly, early feedback suggests the devotional is already making a meaningful difference.

Follow-up feedback gathered one month after the devotional was received showed that more than half of respondents had begun using it and were finding it helpful.

Families shared that the devotional had encouraged conversations with their children, brought them together for prayer and created opportunities to reflect on God as a family. Almost 80 per cent also indicated that they would like to continue receiving biblical encouragement and practical resources from Focus on the Family Australia.

Helping Families Thrive in Christ

Families Week 2026 highlighted what can be achieved when a valuable resource is supported by strong ministry and media partnerships.

Through the campaign, 862 Australian families now have a year-long devotional resource in their homes, helping them build healthy habits of faith, conversation and connection.

Focus on the Family Australia thanked its radio partners for opening the campaign to their audiences and supporting the on-air conversations, promotions and word-of-mouth that helped the devotional reach families across the nation.

CMAA congratulates Focus on the Family Australia and every participating radio station on this outstanding campaign, and celebrates the collective impact of helping Australian families grow stronger and take meaningful steps closer to Christ.

Sonshine has recorded its strongest audience results to date, with more Western Australians choosing to connect with hope-filled Christian media.

The latest McNair Community Radio Listener Survey for Wave 1 2026 placed Sonshine eighth overall in the Perth radio market, its highest-ever position, with growth recorded across every major audience measure.

Sonshine’s weekly audience increased to 188,000 listeners, while the combined weekly reach of Sonshine and Sonshine Extra grew to 208,000.

Together, the two stations now reach 360,000 listeners each month.

Weekly audience growth also outpaced monthly growth by more than two-to-one, suggesting that an increasing number of people are making Sonshine a regular part of their lives.

Sonshine CEO Michael Pailthorpe said the results represented much more than audience growth.

“Every number represents a person, a family or a life being impacted,” Michael said.

“We’re incredibly grateful to God for what these results represent. They show that more Western Australians are intentionally seeking media that brings hope, encouragement and truth into their everyday lives.

“That’s deeply encouraging for our team, our volunteers and our supporters.”

Growing Influence Across the Community

The survey results reflect the growing influence of Christian media across Western Australia.

More than 60 per cent of Sonshine’s listeners are aged between 25 and 54, while Sonshine Extra continues to connect particularly strongly with adults aged 25 to 39.

The research also highlighted Sonshine’s connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

“One of the things we’re most encouraged by is the diversity of the people we’re reaching,” Michael said.

“Our desire has always been to serve the whole community with the love and hope of Jesus.

“Seeing people from so many different backgrounds choosing to listen reminds us that the message of hope is relevant to everyone.”

Listeners Becoming More Engaged

The survey also showed that listeners are spending more time with Sonshine.

Average listening time increased from 7.9 hours to 8.3 hours each week, while the station’s Breakfast, Mornings and Drive programs all recorded audience growth.

Sonshine Extra also continued its strong upward trajectory.

This increasing engagement extends beyond listening. Sonshine’s June Appeal raised more than $1.1 million earlier this year, marking the strongest fundraising result in the station’s history.

“We’re humbled by the generosity of our listeners,” Michael said.

“The fact that people don’t simply listen, but choose to financially support the ministry, speaks volumes about the relationship we’ve built with our audience over many years.

“We’re incredibly thankful for every person who prays for, listens to and partners with Sonshine.”

Continuing to Share Hope

As Christian media operates within an increasingly competitive landscape, Michael said the results were an encouragement for Sonshine and Christian broadcasters across Australia.

“These results remind us that there is a genuine hunger for media that points people towards hope,” he said.

“We’ll continue investing in local content, growing Sonshine Extra, embracing new platforms and finding new ways to share faith, hope and encouragement with our community.

“Our prayer is that God will continue using Sonshine to make a positive difference in the lives of Western Australians for many years to come.”

CMAA congratulates Sonshine on this significant achievement and celebrates the station’s ongoing commitment to serving Western Australia with media that shares faith, hope and encouragement.

CMAA member CV Global has launched a refreshed website and a new series of Activation Hubs designed to equip churches, ministry leaders and everyday Christians to engage with focused evangelism opportunities around the world.

Now live at cvglobal.co, the updated platform provides practical resources and clear pathways to help Christians reach unreached people groups, emerging digital communities and those living in places with limited access to the gospel.

The initiative responds to research collated by CV Global that highlights a significant opportunity for the global Church. Currently, 85 per cent of evangelism efforts are directed towards people who are already Christian, while just 2 per cent reaches those with no access to the gospel.

This is despite people with little or no access to the gospel making up approximately 29 per cent of the world’s population.

CV Global Managing Director Heinz Oldewage said the refreshed website had been developed to help address this gap.

“With only two per cent of evangelism reaching those with the least access to the gospel, there is a significant opportunity for the global Church to extend its reach,” Heinz said.

“Our refreshed website exists to close that gap. It gives church and ministry leaders practical tools, effective strategies and proven evangelism insights so they can redirect their efforts to where they are needed most.”

The platform has also been designed to support individual Christians who want to better understand global evangelism opportunities and feel equipped to respond.

“The site is also for everyday believers to learn more about the people groups we need to reach and empower them with all the tools they need to do exactly that,” Heinz said.

A Website Built for Activation

The refreshed website is centred around CV Global’s impact statement: “We create impact by introducing people to Jesus and equipping the Church to do the same.”

Navigation has been simplified into three key areas.

The Resources section includes articles, inspiring stories, videos and courses. Activation Hubs guide visitors through specific evangelism opportunities, while the About section provides information about CV Global and ways people can get involved.

The redesigned homepage also gives visitors a clearer pathway towards their next practical step.

Introducing Activation Hubs

At the heart of the relaunch are CV Global’s new Activation Hubs.

Each hub brings together resources relating to a particular evangelism opportunity, which may be based on a people group, country, ministry context, evangelism method or digital platform.

CV Global Director of Mission Nathan Spicer said the hubs had been developed as structured pathways, helping users understand an opportunity and take practical action.

“Each hub brings the content together into a structured pathway designed to help users discover the opportunity, understand why it matters and draw on CV’s real-world experience to take clear next steps in evangelism,” Nathan said.

The first Activation Hubs focus on reaching Hindus, Buddhists and people from Uzbekistan, with more hubs planned as the model continues to expand.

“We want people to leave the hub with a clear understanding of the opportunity available and the practical tools to take action,” Nathan said.

CMAA congratulates CV Global on the successful launch of this valuable new initiative and its continued commitment to equipping Christians to share the gospel effectively across cultures, communities and digital spaces.

The refreshed CV Global website and Activation Hubs are now available at cvglobal.co.

Launceston, Tasmania – July 2026

For four decades, Way FM 105.3 has been a trusted voice in Northern Tasmania, sharing hope, encouragement and community connection with listeners across the region.

Established in 1986 by a passionate group of local volunteers, Way FM has grown into one of Northern Tasmania's longest-serving community radio stations. Over the past 40 years, the station has remained committed to broadcasting positive music, local stories, community information and messages of hope to thousands of listeners.

To celebrate this significant milestone, Way FM hosted its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at Blackstone Christian Centre, 152 Blackstone Road, Blackstone Heights.

The afternoon brought together current and former staff, volunteers, presenters, supporters, listeners and community leaders to reflect on the station's rich history and the important role community radio had played in Launceston and Northern Tasmania over the previous four decades.

Guests had the opportunity to view historical displays and memorabilia, reconnect with familiar faces from throughout the station's history, and celebrate the many volunteers whose dedication had enabled Way FM to continue serving the community since 1986.

Way FM General Manager Glenn Hartas said the 40th anniversary was an opportunity to celebrate and thank the many people who had helped shape the station since it first went to air in 1986.

"For 40 years, Way FM has been more than just a radio station; it has been a place where our community has found encouragement, connection and hope. This celebration is about thanking the volunteers, supporters, sponsors, listeners and staff, past and present, who have made that possible. We invite the community to join us as we celebrate this remarkable milestone together."

Way FM continues to broadcast across Northern Tasmania on 105.3 FM, 98.1 FM and online at wayfm.org.au , ensuring its message of hope and positive entertainment remains accessible wherever people are listening.

Media Contact

Glenn Hartas
General Manager
Way FM 105.3
📞 0408 414 303
✉️ glenn.hartas@wayfm.org.au
🌐 www.wayfm.org.au

For many people, the most memorable part of CONNECT isn't the keynote speaker or the workshop they attended.

It's the conversation that happened afterwards.

It's the person they met over coffee who became a trusted colleague. The songwriter who found a collaborator. The radio announcer who discovered a fresh perspective. The ministry leader who realised they weren'tcarrying the vision alone.

That's always been part of what makes CONNECT unique. While the conference brings together Christian communicators from across the globe, it's often the relationships formed between sessions that continue to shape people's ministry and careers long after the event has finished.

This year, CMAA is creating even more space for those connections to happen, with two new events being held alongside CONNECT26 on the Gold Coast.

Importantly, both are open to anyone. You don't need to register for the full conference to attend.

A place to find your people

The first is CONNECT PLUS+, presented by CMAA and Wild Hive.

Held on Wednesday evening at The Spring, QT Gold Coast, the event brings together people working across Christian media, music, communications, the arts and the wider creative industries for an evening designed around one simple idea: meaningful connection.

Whether you're established in your profession, taking your first steps into the industry or simply exploring where God might be leading your creative gifts, CONNECT PLUS+ offers an opportunity to meet others who share both your faith and your passion for influencing culture.

Rather than a formal conference session, the evening has been designed as a relaxed gathering. Guests will enjoy live music from Sean Rodriguez and friends, hosted by Kelsey Cooke and Chris Guerra, with food, conversation and plenty of opportunity to build new relationships.

Because sometimes the right conversation can open doors that no keynote session ever could.

Beyond The Song

Earlier that same day, singers and songwriters will gather for another first at CONNECT.

Beyond the Song has been created for artists who want to grow not only in their musical ability, but also in their understanding of the calling and career of Christian music.

For faith-based singers, songwriters, worship leaders, indie artists and Christian bands, the day promises honest conversations about navigating today's music industry while remaining grounded in purpose.

Sessions will explore the realities of building a sustainable creative career, the relationship between artists, radio and media, and the practical steps involved in developing music that serves both the Church and the wider community.

More than a professional development event, Beyond the Song recognises that creativity is both a gift and a responsibility. It's an opportunity to learn from experienced voices, encourage one another and invest in the next generation of Christian artists.

More than a conference

For years, CONNECT has been the place where Christian communicators encourage one another, share ideas and imagine what's possible together.

These new events build on that foundation.

Whether you're working in radio, media, music, communications, ministry or the creative industries, they're another way to gather with people who understand both the opportunities and challenges of serving Christ through creative work.

In a world where creative ministry can sometimes feel isolated, moments like these matter.

They remind us that while our platforms, professions and projects may look different, we're part of something much bigger- a community committed to communicating hope with excellence.

Both CONNECT PLUS+ and Beyond the Song take place on Wednesday 16 September at QT Gold Coast alongside CONNECT26.

Tickets for each event can be purchased separately, with member and non-member pricing available.

To find out more or book your place, visit CONNECT26.

CONNECT PLUS+
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 5pm–7.30pm
📍 The Spring, QT Gold Coast
🎟 CMAA Members $79 | Non-members $89

Beyond the Song
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 8.30am–5pm
📍 QT Gold Coast
🎟 CMAA Members $100 | Non-members $110

Promoter

The promoter is Christian Media & Arts Australia.

Promotion

The promotion is a national game of chance giveaway for the opportunity to win one CONNECT26 conference registration package.

Eligibility

Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over.

Employees, contractors, board members and immediate family members of Christian Media & Arts Australia are not eligible to enter.

Entry Period

The promotion opens Wednesday 29 July and closes at midnight 11 August.

Entries submitted outside the entry period will not be accepted.

How To Enter

To enter, eligible entrants must:

1. Follow @mediaartsau on Instagram

and

2.    Comment below and tag a friend, telling us why you want to come to CONNECT26

Each separate comment counts as one entry, up to a maximum of 20 entries per person.

Entries above the 20-entry limit will not be counted. Duplicate, incomplete, automated, spam, offensive or inappropriate entries may be disqualified at the promoter’s discretion.

Prize

There is one prize available.

The prize is one CONNECT26 conference registration package valued at $2,128.

The prize includes:

• conference registration for CONNECT26;
• accommodation at QT Gold Coast during the conference period; and
• meals included as part of the conference package.

The prize is valid for use between 14 September 2026 and 16 September 2026 only.

Travel Not Included

Travel to and from the conference is not included.

The winner is responsible for arranging and paying for all travel and related expenses, including flights, transfers, taxis, rideshare, fuel, parking, travel insurance and incidental costs.

Winner Selection

This promotion is a game of chance. Skill plays no part in determining the winner.

The winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries on 12 August.

Winner Notification

The winner will be notified by direct message and/or email after the draw.

The winner must respond within 2 business days to claim the prize.

If the winner does not respond within this timeframe, is ineligible, or is unable to attend CONNECT26 between 14 September 2026 and 16 September 2026, the prize may be forfeited and a new winner may be randomly selected.

Prize Conditions

The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.

If the winner cannot attend CONNECT26 during the specified dates, the prize will be forfeited.

The promoter accepts no responsibility for any additional costs associated with accepting or using the prize.

Publicity

By entering, entrants agree that the promoter may use their name, social media handle and entry for the purpose of administering and promoting the giveaway.

Privacy

Personal information collected as part of this promotion will only be used for the purpose of administering the giveaway and contacting the winner.

Platform Disclaimer

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

Entrants release Instagram and Meta from any responsibility or liability in relation to the promotion.

Copyright questions can arise across almost every part of a community radio station’s work, from broadcasting music and recording live performances to reading articles on air or using images online.

To help stations navigate these issues, the Australian Copyright Council has released a new Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters, developed with assistance from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.

The guide explains how Australian copyright law applies to radio programs, music, podcasts, written material, photographs, recordings and broadcast content. It also highlights an important distinction: while a station may own copyright in its broadcast signal, separate copyright can still exist in the music, scripts, recordings and other material included in that broadcast.

Practical Answers for Everyday Situations

The resource is structured around frequently asked questions and real-world case studies relevant to community broadcasters.

It covers five main areas:

• copyright and radio broadcasts
• using music
• written and spoken works
• images and photographs
• exceptions to copyright infringement

The guide addresses common questions about program ownership, volunteer-created content, music licensing, live events, podcasting, on-demand programs and the use of third-party material.

Who Owns a Radio Program?

Copyright ownership may depend on whether content was created by an employee, volunteer or contractor, as well as any agreements in place.

Under general copyright principles, employers usually own material created by employees as part of their work. Volunteers and contractors will generally own what they create unless they have agreed otherwise.

For this reason, the guide recommends that stations have written agreements with employees, contractors and volunteer presenters that clearly set out copyright ownership and permissions.

Music, Streaming and Podcasts

The guide explains the separate roles of APRA AMCOS and PPCA, with stations commonly requiring licences for both the musical work and the sound recording.

It also makes clear that music should not be broadcast directly from consumer streaming services such as Spotify or Apple Music. These services generally limit use to personal, non-commercial listening, and broadcasting is not considered personal use, even for a not-for-profit station.

Other topics include music in station promos, sponsorship announcements, live broadcasts, cover songs, online streaming and podcasting.

Live Performances and Third-Party Content

When recording or broadcasting live music, stations should obtain consent from performers, usually through a performer release form.

Where a station is broadcasting from an external festival or event, it should confirm that the organiser has obtained the necessary permissions and that the station is entitled to rely on them.

The guide also covers reading books, poems, plays and newspaper articles on air. Permission may be required when using the whole, or a substantial part, of a work. A short excerpt can still be substantial if it contains an important or recognisable part of the original content. There is no automatic “10-second rule” for audio clips.

Images and Fair Dealing

Images found online are usually protected by copyright. Stations should check the source, licence and website terms before using photographs, graphics or illustrations on websites and social media.

The guide also clarifies that Australia does not have a broad “fair use” exception. Australian law instead provides specific fair dealing exceptions, including criticism or review, parody or satire, reporting news, and personal research or study.

Access the Full Guide

The Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters is a useful starting point for station managers, presenters, volunteers, content teams and anyone responsible for digital publishing or live events.

It is an educational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Stations needing advice about their specific circumstances should seek independent legal assistance.

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On Tuesday 11 August 2026, Australians will take part in the national Census, a once-every-five-years snapshot that helps governments, communities and organisations better understand who we are as a nation.

The Census asks a range of questions that inform decisions about funding, services and future planning across Australia. One of those questions is: “What is your religion?”

For many people, it may feel like a simple question. But the way Australians understand and answer it can have important real-world implications.

Census data helps shape decisions in areas such as education, aged care, community services, mental health support, cultural programs, town planning, religious education, chaplaincy, faith-based services and even Christian media. It contributes to how communities are recognised, how needs are understood, and how resources are allocated.

In recent years, Census data has shown a decline in the number of Australians identifying as Christian. But many within the faith community believe this is not simply because people have stopped believing. In some cases, it may be because people no longer understand the importance of answering the religion question, or they choose not to tick the box.

That is why CMAA is developing a national campaign to help Christian media organisations, churches and community groups educate their audiences about the Census, the religion question, and why faith matters.

This is not about telling people how to answer. It is about helping Australians understand what the question is asking, why it matters, and how their response contributes to a more accurate picture of faith in Australia today.

CMAA is creating a range of practical resources to support this campaign, including:

• Community Service Announcements
• Social media graphics and captions
• Website article content
• Interview opportunities with researcher and demographer Mark McCrindle
• A communication schedule for the lead-up to Census night

These plug-and-play resources will help Christian media organisations and wider community partners engage thoughtfully and clearly with their audiences in the weeks leading up to 11 August 2026.

We are grateful for the important role our members and partners play in informing, educating and serving their communities. Together, we can help Australians better understand the Census and the significance of the question: “What is your religion?”

More details, resources and campaign assets will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information, or to request access to CMAA’s Census resources, please contact memberservices@mediaarts.org.au.

Christian Media & Arts Australia is celebrating a positive outcome for member stations following Round 1 of the 2026 Community Broadcasting Foundation grant program.

Across this round, ten CMAA member stations received a combined total of $437,698 in grant funding, supporting projects that will strengthen local broadcasting, improve infrastructure, support operational stability and expand community impact.

This includes funding awarded through both Content and Development & Operations grants, reflecting the diverse needs of Christian community broadcasters as they continue serving local audiences across Australia.

Across the broader round, funding supported areas including transmission expenses, salaries, operational sustainability, diverse storytelling, youth engagement, local news and community resilience. These priorities reflect the ongoing needs of community broadcasters in a changing media landscape.

CMAA is also pleased to have been successful in its Sector Investment Grant application, which will provide further support to broadcast members in the areas of governance and sustainability.

These outcomes come at an important time for the community broadcasting sector. While recent additional government investment has been welcomed, community broadcasters continue to operate in a challenging funding environment, with many stations facing rising costs, limited staffing and increasing pressure to adapt for the future.

Poor resourcing remains a significant handbrake on the sector’s capability. New investment is needed to help secure the sustainability of Australia’s largest and most diverse independent media sector, upgrade services for the future and increase social impact in local communities.

CMAA is grateful to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for the opportunity this funding provides, and for its ongoing investment in the strength and future of community broadcasting across Australia.

We congratulate the member stations who received support in this round, and acknowledge the time, thought and effort that goes into preparing strong grant applications.

CMAA looks forward to continuing to support Christian media organisations as they strengthen their services, build long-term sustainability and continue serving communities across Australia.

The Opportunity

• Location: Brisbane (Springwood), QLD | On-Site Role
• Role Type: Full-time | Marketing

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the voice of a national Christian ministry and inspire thousands of supporters to partner in God’s work. As Supporter Engagement Manager, you will bring Vision’s mission to life through compelling storytelling and impactful fundraising communications. Leveraging audience insights and performance data, you will continuously refine messaging to deepen engagement and strengthen connections across channels.

If you are a gifted communicator who enjoys blending creativity with a data‑informed approach, and you’re passionate about aligning professional excellence with personal faith, this role offers a meaningful avenue to make a lasting impact. You will play a key part in delivering effective campaigns, engaging supporters, and contributing to a ministry driven by purpose.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted, nationwide Christian media ministry, reaching communities across Australia through more than 800 broadcast locations (FM/AM and DAB+), as well as the Vision app, websites, podcasts, online video, and printed publications.

Together, these platforms connect with an estimated 1.3 million people each month, sharing Bible‑centred content, prayer, news, teaching, and discipleship resources that inspire faith and support spiritual growth.

We exist to help people look to God daily, serving communities across Australia and beyond. Learn more about Vision: https://vision.org.au/about-us

Role Purpose

• Manage the voice, tone and messaging of the ministry across supporter and donor communications.
• Conceive, create and oversee compelling written content and direct marketing communications that drive engagement, participation and generosity.
• Steward Vision’s primary supporter engagement model (Consumer → Connected → Contributor → Committed).
• Lead the development and delivery of integrated, multi-channel fundraising and supporter communication campaigns.
• Oversee Vision’s strategic supporter publications across print and digital formats.

Key Responsibilities

As Supporter Engagement Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of supporter and donor communications that drive engagement, loyalty and sustainable financial growth. Working closely with your Executive and key stakeholders, you will analyse donor data and segments to develop compelling offers and campaign messaging aligned with Vision’s mission.

You will oversee the creation and quality of written communications across the ministry, including supporter emails, donor correspondence, media releases, promotions and prayer resources, ensuring consistency, clarity and alignment with Vision’s voice. This includes editing and supporting corporate communications prepared by senior leaders.

You will manage monthly direct mail campaigns and oversee Vision’s key supporter publications across print and digital formats, coordinating editorial content, design, production and distribution to ensure brand integrity and supporter confidence.

You will also contribute to advertising, fundraising and event campaigns, working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality creative outcomes on time and to brief.

Successful Candidate Profile

You will be a strategic and creative communicator with a genuine heart for Christian ministry and a strong understanding of supporter and donor engagement. With proven experience in supporter, fundraising, or direct marketing communications, you will translate strategy into clear, compelling, and brand‑aligned messaging.

Being highly organised and collaborative, you will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, confidently leading integrated campaigns while balancing big‑picture thinking with hands‑on delivery. You will consistently bring excellence, integrity, and a strong team mindset to everything you do.

As a representative of Vision Christian Media, it is a genuine occupational requirement of all roles that staff align with, hold, and act consistently with Vision’s core values and religious beliefs: https://vision.org.au/core-beliefs

Why Should I Choose Vision?

• Be part of a trusted national Christian media ministry with significant audience reach.
• Lead high-impact, multi-channel communications and work in a collaborative, creative and growing Marketing team.
• Align your professional skills with your faith and values and contribute to an organisation that genuinely impacts lives and communities across Australia.

How to Apply

If this full‑time position sounds like you and you would like to contribute your writing skills to a national Christian media ministry, please submit your resume and cover letter by the close of business on the 15th of July 2026 via our website at https://vision.org.au/vacancies/.

Your cover letter should be no more than two pages and include:
• Why are you interested in this role?
• How your skills, experience, and faith equip you to succeed as the Supporter Engagement Manager at Vision.

Please Note

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Prior to appointment, a National Police Check and a valid Working with Children Clearance may be required. Vision may contact referees and third-party providers to verify qualifications, work history, and suitability for the role.

Applicants must be willing and able to work on-site (5 days per week) in Springwood, Queensland, to be considered for this role.

Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled once the right candidate is identified.

You can help steward a new vision for Christian Music in our nation

Across our nation, something is stirring.

Christian artists are emerging, churches are engaging with home-grown worship in deeper ways and Christian media is amplifying stories and giving artists platforms.

People are showing up and events are selling out.

At Worth Worship with Matt Redman, demand exceeded capacity and the waiting list had to be stopped at 300. At One Sydney, more than 5,000 believers gathered to worship together as one Church.

In recent years, more than 60,000 people have shown up at Christian music initiatives connected with CMAA and our partners.

The opportunity is real. Yet this is about far more than concerts, events or ticket sales.

I keep coming back to the same verse in Isaiah 43:19:

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now is springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland”

We are convinced: God is doing something new.

And we need to have the ears to listen and the courage to respond.

Why This Matters

Music has always played a unique role in the life of the Church.

It strengthens faith. It tells stories of hope. It gives language to worship and it reaches people who may never otherwise engage with the Gospel.

Across our nation, we are seeing growing opportunities for artists, churches, schools, ministries and Christian media to work together more intentionally.

The question is simple:

How do we steward this opportunity well?

The First Step

Prayer is always the fist step.  We are praying and seeking guidance to plan for the development of a new, unified Christian Music Vision and Strategy.

Not because we want to create another activity, initiative or program.

But because we want to listen carefully to what God is already doing and explore how it might be strengthened and supported.

As a ministry serving Christian media, artists, churches and ministry partners across our nation, CMAA is uniquely placed to convene this conversation and help shape it with care.

Together with artists, church leaders, educators, media organisations and ministry partners we will explore:

• How artists can flourish.
• How emerging voices can be developed.
• How churches, schools, media and ministries can collaborate more effectively.
• How Christian music can continue strengthening the Church and sharing the hope of Jesus.

What Your Gift Will Do

The first phase of this work will cost $30,000.

Your tax-deductible gift will help fund:

• Consultation and facilitation.
• Stakeholder gatherings.
• Research and ecosystem mapping.
• Strategy development.
• A practical roadmap for future action.

This is not about funding another document.

It is about helping CMAA listen, gather, discern and plan well so that Christian music can flourish for years to come.

Partner With Us

Our hope is simple:

• To see Christian storytellers through music raised up and championed.
• To see churches strengthened.
• To see Christian media amplify stories of hope.
• To see more people encounter Jesus.

If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to partner with us.

Together, we can listen well, steward wisely and help shape the future of Christian music in our nation.

Donations are tax deductible.

CMA Standards Council Accredited

The People's Choice Award this year offers three categories, Australian Artist of the Year, Australian Emerging Artist of the Year, and Australian Song of the Year.

Australian Artist of the Year:

Australian Emerging Artist of the Year:

Australian Song of the Year:

The People's Choice Awards are made possible thanks to your vote and your local Christian Radio and TV stations across Australia and New Zealand.

VOTING IS NOW OPEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

We have a short encouraging message from David Smallbone for you here:

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.