Before NASA's recent mission, I didn't realise how little I've really seen of the moon.

For something so familiar, so constant in the background of daily life, it's easily reduced to something flat, pale and almost forgettable. And yet, watching the images beamed back from Artemis II, I'm confronted by how easily we mistake the known for the fully understood.

The moon has always been there. It hasn't changed. But our ability to see it has.

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've seen further than most of humanity ever will, and their most truthful response seems not to be certainty, but awe.

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.

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't polished reflection or triumphant clarity, but something far more human.

Emotion. Silence. Wonder.

The idea that science and faith belong in separate places is a false divide we'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't so easily separated.

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've missed. But for Christians, that deeper understanding can also draw us back to God.

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?

Thanks to photographic advancements, the new images of the moon aren't so much about discovering something new so much as learning how to see what's always been there. The moon didn'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't see it yet.

So much of God’s creation is like that.

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's always existed, even when it was hidden from our eyes.

There'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.

We aren't arriving at the end of creation.
We're really only just beginning to notice it.

And that, in itself, is awe-inspiring.

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're not the authors of this story, but participants within it.

That is why awe matters.

Awe interrupts us. It humbles us. It refuses to let creation become merely useful, efficient or ordinary. It reminds us that the world isn't simply something to be studied, managed or consumed, but something to be received and appreciated as a gift.

The more we learn about this universe, the more we'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.

Every detail, every discovery, every moment of wonder feels, in some quiet way, like an invitation. Not only to keep discovering what's out there, but to allow it to reshape what's in here. To let it slow us down. To let it humble us. To let it remind us that we're part of something vast and meaningful, even if we can't fully understand it yet.

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.

Perhaps our eyes are still learning how to see.

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.

We’re grateful to share this devotional reflection from Werner Egger, General Manager of Rhema 99.9 in Port Macquarie, one of our member stations.

Werner has recently completed his book, Understanding Worship: Rediscovering Intimacy With God, 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.

As we share this reflection, we also want to celebrate Werner’s faithful work in Christian broadcasting, ministry, and service to the Body of Christ.

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 weorthscipe — “worthness.” 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 — it is the ongoing rhythm of a life captivated by God.

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.

We congratulate Werner on the completion of Understanding Worship: Rediscovering Intimacy With God, and we honour the heart behind this resource: to encourage believers to draw nearer to God and worship Him in spirit and truth.

To learn more about Werner’s book, visit:
https://1wayupmedia.com/

Fifty percent of net proceeds from the book will go to anti-human trafficking charity Every Daughter Matters.

We’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.

The 2025 Radio and You Survey, coordinated by CMAA and carried out with Compass Polling, brings together insights from listeners, as well as employees, volunteers and sponsors. It’s a well tested piece of research that provides strong evidence of the value of community broadcasting.

And the results are worth celebrating. Here is a snapshot:

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.

There’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.

Christian radio continues to play an important role during challenging times as well, providing trusted information and a sense of reassurance when it’s needed most.

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.

For sponsors, the findings reinforce the value of Christian radio as a meaningful and effective way to connect with audiences and build relationships.

This research helps put clear data around what we’ve seen for years. It confirms that Christian radio is not only relevant, but deeply impactful in communities across Australia.

We’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.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to memberservices@mediaarts.org.au

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.

Focus on the Family Australia is inviting radio partners to take part in National Families Week by sharing a powerful, practical resource: a FREE 52-Week Family Devotional designed to help families grow in faith together.

The Free 52-Week Family Devotional

At the heart of the campaign is a high-value resource (valued at $39) being offered completely free to listeners.

The 52-Week Family Devotional provides:

• Weekly Scripture-based devotions for the whole family
• Age-appropriate discussions and guided prayer
• Practical tools to help parents lead faith conversations at home
• A full year of intentional, Christ-centred family connection

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.

How Your Station Can Get Involved

As a Families Week partner, your station will receive a Families Week Pack, including:

• Ready-to-use on-air content and talking points
• A custom landing page link for your listeners
• A full social media toolkit with pre-written posts and graphics
• A promotional schedule to guide your campaign

There is no need to create content from scratch. Everything is prepared for easy integration into your programming.

Participating stations will also receive recognition across campaign materials, including logo placement on the sign-up page and follow-up communications.

Get Involved

To get involved, contact Focus on the Family directly:
Claire Ferguson
📧 clairef@families.org.au
📞 0421 716 567

Together, we can help families across Australia thrive in Christ, one week, one conversation, one home at a time.

The Opportunity

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

This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of a national Christian ministry and inspire thousands of supporters to partner in God’s work. As Supporter Communications Manager, you will bring Vision’s mission to life through powerful storytelling and fundraising communications — using audience insight and performance learnings to continually refine messaging and engagement across channels.

If you are a gifted communicator who enjoys combining creativity with a data‑driven mindset and wants to align professional excellence with personal faith, this role offers the chance to create meaningful impact, support effective campaigns and serve with purpose.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted nationwide Christian media ministry, reaching people across Australia through more than 800 broadcast locations (FM/AM and DAB+), the Vision app and websites, podcasts, online video, and printed publications. Together, these platforms engage an estimated 1.3 million people each month with Bible‑centred content, prayer, news, teaching, and discipleship resources.

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 Communications 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, creative communicator with a 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, engaging, brand‑aligned messaging. Highly organised and collaborative, you will thrive in fast‑paced environments, lead integrated campaigns with confidence, and balance big‑picture thinking with hands‑on delivery, always with excellence, integrity and a strong team mindset.

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 4th of May 2026 by visiting our website https://vision.org.au/vacancies/.

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

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

Legacy Award Nominations Open

Honouring those who have made an outstanding contribution in Media and the Arts.

The Legacy Award is presented each year to an Individual who’s made an outstanding contribution as a Christian Leader in the fields of Media and/or the Arts throughout their lifetime.

Nominations are received each year from members, with the individual/s selected by the Board of CMAA. Submit your nomination.

The Legacy Award is presented at the Excellence in Media Awards night, hosted at the annual CONNECT Conference.

Winners for this year will be announced at the Excellence in Media Awards on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at the QT, Gold Coast QLD.

Previous Recipients:

2025 Karl & Jane Faase, Peter Shaw, and Dr Graham McLennan

2024 Andrew Fraser, Deb Bye, Mal Fletcher, and Colin Buchanan

2023 Jeff Crabtree, Peter McCoy, Gary Hoogvliet, and Kosti & Carroll Simons

2022 David Holmes, Gary 'Tex' Houston, and The Daniels Family

2021 Dudley Scandlebury, David and Rosanna Palmer, and Peter Stanton

2020 John Marks, and Roma Waterman

2019 Donald Green, David & Helen Smallbone, and Rebecca St James

2018 Geoff Bentley and Steve Grace

2017 Wes Jay

2016 Darlene Zschech & George Morgan

2015 Ramon Williams & John O'Donnell

2014 Roger Climpson, Mike Edmiston & Gordon Moyes

2013 Brian Houston & Graham Mabury

2012 Rob Harling

2011 Ian Worby

2010 Martin Johnson & Phillip Randall

2009 Neil Elliot

2008 Ian McNair & Kevin Hooper

2007 Mal Garvin

2006 Warren Rout

2005 Mike Jeffs

2004 Hal Short & Vernon Turner

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.

Christianity is declining in census data not because people stopped believing, but because they stopped ticking the box.

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.

Location:        Springwood (Brisbane), QLD

Type:               Full-time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and thoughtful Digital Experience Developer to help shape the future of our digital content‑delivery platforms and ministry pathways.

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, this role is a modern engineering position focused on integration, enablement and continuous improvement—not building everything from scratch. You will contribute to Vision’s transition toward a headless, API‑first content architecture, improved metadata quality, and the delivery of guided digital disciple-making journeys across our platforms.

This is an opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys working across teams, integrating proven solutions, and applying modern engineering practices in a purpose-driven, mission-centred organisation.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted nationwide Christian media ministry, reaching people across Australia through more than 800 broadcast locations (FM/AM and DAB+), the Vision app and websites, podcasts, online video, and printed publications. Together, these platforms engage an estimated 1.3 million people each month with Bible-centred content, prayer, news, teaching, and discipleship resources.

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

About the Role

The Digital Experience Developer contributes to the design, implementation, and evolution of our digital content delivery experiences and enabling platforms. Working closely with IT, Digital and Publications Media, Digital and Publication Team, Radio Content and other internal stakeholders, you will help ensure Vision’s content is discoverable, reusable and ready to support emerging experiences—including AI-assisted content pathways.

Rather than owning entire platforms end‑to‑end, this role focuses on integration, extension and contextualisation of existing systems and externally developed solutions, aligning them with Vision’s ministry pathways and technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ministry’s progression toward a headless, API‑first content architecture.
• Build and maintain integration services that enable content reuse across multiple digital experiences.
• Work with content and ministry teams to improve metadata quality, tagging and classification.
• Enable content structures that support search, recommendation and pathway routing.
• Act as a technical integration lead when adopting solutions developed by like-minded ministries.
• Evaluate, configure and extend external platforms to fit Vision’s content models and user journeys.
• Support the implementation of AI-enabled content discovery and routing experiences.
• Apply modern engineering practices, including code review, testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with the broader Technology team to support operational stability and reliability.
• Clearly document integrations and design decisions to ensure sustainable, supportable delivery.

About You

You are a capable and collaborative software engineer who enjoys working in integration-heavy environments and understands the value of reuse over reinvention. You bring technical depth, curiosity and a pragmatic mindset, along with the ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong experience delivering modern digital platforms or integration-based solutions.
• Experience designing and working with APIs and integration-driven systems.
• Exposure to headless CMS or content platform concepts.
• Practical understanding of metadata, taxonomy and content classification.
• Ability to adapt and extend external or third-party solutions.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Experience with AI-assisted content discovery, broadcast technologies, or mission-driven organisations is advantageous.

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 Join Vision?

• Contribute to meaningful digital ministry with national reach and real impact.
• Work on modern content‑delivery and integration challenges.
• Collaborate with committed professionals across technology, content and ministry teams.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation where technology serves people and discipleship.

How to Apply

If this full-time position sounds like you and you would like to contribute your IT skills to a national Christian media ministry, please submit your resume and cover letter to us by midnight on the 7^th of April 2026. Visit our website and apply.

Your cover letter should be no more than two pages and include:
• Why are you interested in this role?
• How do your skills, experience, and faith equip you to succeed as the Digital Experience Developer 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.

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

A practical webinar series for better social media...

Creating strong social media content does not need to be complicated. Our Social Made Simple webinar series is designed to help community organisations, radio stations, charity partners and media teams build confidence creating and sharing content that reaches the right people.

This six-part webinar series combines practical Canva skills with simple social media strategy, giving participants tools they can immediately apply to their own channels.

Each session is 30 minutes long and includes a live Q&A, making it easy to learn something useful without a big time commitment.

Delivery: Online via Zoom, recorded for replay and YouTube upload
Audience: Members, charity partners, radio station staff and volunteers, and the wider media community

Across the series we explore:

• Designing professional looking content quickly in Canva
• Understanding what to post and why
• Creating posts, carousels and stories for social platforms
• Planning content using a simple calendar
• Building efficient Canva workflows and brand consistency
• Measuring results and improving over time

By the end of the series, participants will have confidence using Canva, a clear social media strategy, reusable templates, and a practical workflow for creating and posting content.

Watch back previous sessions

Missed the first two sessions? You can watch the recordings here:

Canva Basics - Getting Started in Canva
Watch back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etY8EGecVKY

Social Strategy Basics - What to Post and Why
Watch back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&t=2s

Canva Basics - Canva for Social
Watch back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jEkaIyANg&t=2s

Social Strategy Basics - Content Planning 101
Watch back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjb6CC7YVc

Upcoming Webinars

May 7 – Canva Efficiency
Build a faster, more consistent workflow in Canva. We’ll explore brand kits, reusable templates, and tools that help you create content quickly while keeping your branding consistent.

May 28 – Measuring What Works
Understand the basics of social media insights and analytics. Learn how to spot what’s working, track simple metrics, and use results to improve future posts.

If you'd like to join the upcoming sessions, you can register below.

Sign up for the next webinars: https://form.jotform.com/260128654526862

Location:      Brisbane (Springwood), QLD

Role Type:    Full-time | Senior Leadership

The Opportunity

Vision Christian Media is seeking a seasoned, mission-driven Director of Fundraising and Supporter Development to provide strategic leadership across fundraising, philanthropy, and supporter engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and working closely with the Executive Team, this role is responsible for designing and delivering Vision’s end-to-end fundraising and supporter strategy, ensuring strong, sustainable revenue streams that enable the long-term impact of Vision’s ministry.

This is a leadership role for a proven fundraising professional who brings both strategic rigour and pastoral sensitivity, with the ability to inspire teams, steward supporter relationships with integrity, and lead complex, multi-channel fundraising initiatives at scale.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted national Christian media ministry, reaching people across Australia through radio, digital platforms, podcasts, video and print. With a monthly audience of over 1.3 million, Vision exists to help people look to God daily, delivering Bible-centred content, prayer, teaching and discipleship resources to communities nationwide.

Vision is primarily supported by the generosity of its supporters, making fundraising and supporter development central to the ministry's sustainability and growth. https://vision.org.au/about-us.

About the Role

The Director of Fundraising and Supporter Development provides leadership for Vision’s fundraising and philanthropy strategy, overseeing major campaigns, supporter communications, major donors, bequests, and philanthropic partnerships.

A core focus of the role is stewarding Vision’s supporter model, guiding audiences through the journey from Consumer → Connected → Contributor → Committed, through thoughtful, data-informed communications and meaningful supporter engagement.

The role also leads revenue planning, performance analysis and team development, ensuring fundraising activity is mission‑aligned, insight-led and delivered with excellence, transparency and trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Vision’s fundraising, philanthropy and supporter engagement strategy.
• Provide end-to-end leadership of major fundraising campaigns, including major fundraising campaigns.
• Own supporter and donor analysis to inform segmentation, messaging, investment decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead supporter communications strategy, ensuring consistent tone, theology, storytelling and invitation.
• Steward the growth of major donor, bequest and philanthropic support beyond the existing audience.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Digital, Radio Content and Customer Services leaders to ensure an integrated supporter experience across platforms.
• Lead revenue planning, budgeting and performance reporting against agreed targets.
• Lead, mentor and develop fundraising and supporter communications teams, fostering a collaborative and mission-aligned culture.
• Ensure all fundraising activity aligns with Organisational mission, values, governance and compliance requirements.

About You

You are a senior fundraising leader with a strong track record in not-for-profit or Christian ministry contexts. You bring strategic clarity, analytical discipline, and relational depth, with the ability to translate insights into compelling, ethical, and effective supporter engagement.

You will demonstrate:

• Senior experience leading fundraising, philanthropy or supporter engagement in a mission-based organisation.
• Proven success delivering complex, multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Strong strategic communication capability, including campaign concept development and creative briefing.
• Experience working collaboratively with marketing, digital and broadcast leaders.
• A mature, active Christian faith and alignment with Vision Christian Media’s beliefs and values.

• Experience in donor analytics, segmentation, and faith-based media environments is highly regarded.

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 Join Vision?

• Lead fundraising for a nationally recognised Christian media ministry with significant audience reach.
• Play a pivotal role in sustaining and growing ministry impact across Australia.
• Work alongside a committed Executive Team in a values-driven, purpose-centred organisation.
• Lead and shape supporter engagement that prioritises integrity, trust and long-term relationships.

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our website and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining:

• Your interest in this role.
• Your experience leading fundraising and supporter engagement.
• How your faith and professional background equip you for senior leadership within a Christian ministry.

Please Note:

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia without restriction. Prior to appointment, a National Police Check and a valid Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card) will be required. Vision may contact referees and third-party providers to verify qualifications, work history, and suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

Life FM’s community has done it again, and this year they’ve done it bigger than ever before.

In the fifth year of the Lunchbox Legends campaign, Life FM set an ambitious goal: collect 1,000 lunchboxes to support local children doing it tough. Thanks to the incredible generosity of listeners across Adelaide, that goal wasn’t just reached. It was surpassed in spectacular fashion.

A total of 1,402 lunchboxes were donated.

That’s more than double the previous largest year.

Each one represents something powerful: care, dignity, and practical support for a child in need.

A Simple Idea That Makes a Big Difference

On January 2nd, 2026, Life FM invited listeners to grab an extra lunchbox, or two, while shopping and drop it off at the station in Hendon or at collection points around Adelaide.

What followed was an overwhelming response from the Life FM family.

The goal of Lunchbox Legends is simple but deeply important. It helps address the ongoing challenge many families face in providing nutritious meals for their children. By ensuring every child has their own lunchbox, the team at Cos We Care can fill them daily with healthy, satisfying food that supports students’ wellbeing and learning.

As Ann Cooper, Founder of Cos We Care, beautifully said:

“It’s the small bits that people do. By a lot of people doing it, it makes all the difference.”

This year, a lot of people did their bit.

Reaching Schools Across Adelaide and Beyond

The 1,402 donated lunchboxes will now be distributed to schools throughout Adelaide’s Northern Suburbs and into the Riverland.

Cos We Care is also supporting children finishing kindergarten, ensuring they start school with their very own lunchbox, along with the promise of a nutritious lunch each day.

It’s about more than food.
It’s about confidence.
It’s about belonging.
It’s about giving kids the best possible start.

A Community Built on Hope

Life FM is a not-for-profit radio station dedicated to bringing a message of hope to the community. The station connects, entertains, and inspires through music, stories, and practical initiatives like Lunchbox Legends.

This year’s record-breaking result is a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared heart for others.

To everyone who donated, shared, dropped off, or spread the word, thank you. You are the real Lunchbox Legends.

The Opportunity

Location:  Brisbane (Springwood) QLD

Role Type: 18 Month Full-Time Contract I Customer Services

We seek a ministry-hearted individual to serve in a frontline supporter care role, focused on building trust and authentic relationships with our listeners and stakeholders. Through inbound and outbound communications, you will provide timely, compassionate, and professional responses that reflect Vision’s mission and values. This role will involve discerning supporter needs, offering prayer support when appropriate, and helping deepen engagement with the ministry. Additionally, it will require assistance with general office administration and reception duties, contributing to a welcoming and well-organised environment. This position requires a sincere Christian faith, strong communication skills, and a heart to serve others with empathy and excellence.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted nationwide Christian media ministry, reaching people nationwide through 800+ broadcast locations (FM/AM and DAB+ in key cities), Vision app and websites, podcasts, online video, printed publications and more, engaging an estimated 1.3 million people monthly. We exist to help people look to God daily with Bible-centred content, prayer, news, teaching and discipleship resources that serve communities across Australia and beyond. https://vision.org.au/about-us

Role Purpose

·      To build authentic, trust-based relationships with supporters through timely and compassionate inbound and outbound communications.

·      To provide professional responses across multiple channels (phone, email, social media), reflecting Vision’s mission, values, and biblical foundation.

·      Discern supporter needs, offer prayer support when appropriate, and encourage deeper engagement with the ministry.

·      Support general office administration and reception duties to ensure a welcoming and well-organised environment.

Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for delivering exceptional supporter care through inbound and outbound communications, including phone, email, and social media, while reflecting Vision’s mission and values. You will build authentic relationships with supporters, respond to enquiries with professionalism and compassion, and offer prayer support when appropriate. The role also includes maintaining accurate supporter records, assisting with general office administration and reception duties, and ensuring all interactions align with Vision’s Christian ethos and commitment to excellence.

Successful Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a warm, empathetic communicator with a heart for ministry and a passion for serving others. You will have proven experience in customer service or supporter engagement, strong interpersonal and time management skills, and a sincere Christian faith that guides your interactions. With a professional and compassionate approach, you’ll build meaningful relationships with supporters, respond to their needs with care, and contribute to a positive and welcoming environment that reflects Vision’s mission and values.

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

How to Apply

If this full-time opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, and you're interested in joining us in sunny Queensland to help share our vision across Australia, we invite you to apply by visiting our website and submitting your resume and cover letter by midnight on Wednesday, 25th of March 2026.

Your cover letter should be no more than two pages:

·      Tell us why you are interested in this position.

·      Demonstrate your skills, experience, and heart to be successful in this role.

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 (Blue Card) will be required. Vision may contact referees and third-party providers to verify qualifications, work history, and suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

The Christian Music Conference held in Sydney this March brought together artists, industry professionals, broadcasters, and creatives from across Australia for an inspiring day of connection, creativity, and collaboration. The event showcased the depth and diversity of Australia’s Christian music community, highlighting both established voices and emerging talent shaping the future of faith-based media.

Attendance was strong, with delegates filling the venue to capacity - an encouraging sign of the growing momentum within the Christian creative sector. Across the sessions, participants engaged in thought-provoking keynote addresses, panel discussions, covering songwriting, production, audience engagement, and digital innovation.

CMAA was proud to support the event, reinforcing our mission to champion excellence and unity across Christian media and the arts. CMC helped facilitate meaningful networking opportunities and conversations about how music can continue to inspire, unite, and impact communities nationwide.

Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, praising the warmth of the community, the quality of the speakers, and the sentiment of finding ones tribe. Many expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration and anticipation for next year’s event. The Sydney conference not only celebrated artistic skill but also strengthened the shared vision of using music as a powerful medium for faith, hope, and connection.

There are moments that spark something new. Moments that remind us why we create, why we serve and why the message matters. Creative Awakening is one of those moments.

This May, join us for Creative Awakening as we gather media and creative professionals, communicators, leaders and storytellers for a powerful time of inspiration, connection and renewed vision.

📍 23 May – Sydney
📍 30 May – Sunshine Coast

Creative Awakening is designed to encourage and equip those who are passionate about sharing the hope of Jesus through media and the arts. Whether you work in radio, podcasting, social media, film, design, writing, production or creative leadership, this event is for you.

Why Attend?

Creative work can be demanding. It requires innovation, resilience and heart. Creative Awakening creates space to:

• Reignite your vision and calling
• Hear from experienced leaders and practitioners
• Connect with like-minded creatives
• Share ideas and learn from one another
• Be spiritually refreshed and professionally inspired

This is more than a professional development event. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect and be reminded of the greater purpose behind the work we do.

Who Should Come?

• Media professionals
• Content creators
• Church communications teams
• Creative leaders
• Emerging talent exploring media and the arts
• Anyone passionate about mission through creativity

If you are committed to excellence in media and driven by a desire to make meaningful impact, Creative Awakening is for you.

Save the date and make plans to join us in NSW or QLD. We look forward to gathering with you for a time of encouragement, insight and fresh momentum for the year ahead.

Purchase your tickets HERE

We’re excited to announce that entries for the 2026 Excellence in Media & Arts Awards are now officially open!

The Excellence in Media & Arts Awards acknowledge the vision, passion, skill and dedication of individuals and organisations who are sharing the hope of Jesus through media and the arts. These awards provide an opportunity to showcase and honour God’s provision and encouragement, as we celebrate the stories and remarkable impact of those working across media and the creative industries.

Who Can Enter?

Submissions are open to all CMAA Members and Associate Members.

Eligible content must have been produced between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Candidates may be nominated by peers or may self-nominate.

2026 Award Categories

• Innovation in Mission Resourcing
• Beacon Award, Large Market
• Beacon Award, Small Market
• Remarkable Contribution
• Emerging Talent
• Compelling Content, Audio
• Compelling Content, Social Media
• Compelling Content, Screen, Documentary, Entertainment, Factual and Learning

Application Requirements

In addition to category specific criteria, each submission must include:

• A maximum 90 second video introduction addressing the judging criteria.
  Please note that video production quality is not being judged. We want to understand the heart behind your project.
• No more than 120 seconds of audio or video content for judging
  For example, 4 x 30 seconds, 2 x 60 seconds, or 1 x 120 seconds.
  Files must be downloadable or judges will not be able to access them.
• A photo of the entrant or team
• A 150 word bio of the entrant or team
• Clear and direct reference to how the project meets each of the judging criteria, with supporting documentation uploaded.

Please note:
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Entries that do not directly address the judging criteria will not be eligible to progress to the finalist round.
All entries will be judged solely on the material submitted.

Save the Date

Winners will be announced at the Excellence in Media & Arts Awards Dinner at the CONNECT26 Conference, held on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at the QT Hotel, Gold Coast.

Tickets to the Awards Dinner will need to be purchased separately for nominees who wish to attend. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

We look forward to celebrating the creativity, faithfulness and excellence of our CMAA community. Start preparing your submission today. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!

ENTER OR NOMINATE HERE → https://awards.judgify.me/excellence-in-media-2026