At the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO) we’re continually innovating in sector skills development, consulting on high quality effective training techniques and best practice in e-learning. The future of our sector depends on strengthening governance, nurturing leadership skills, and developing diverse income streams for financial sustainability.
A social enterprise and leadership development approach fits with the community aims of the sector:
- Social enterprises are socially-beneficial companies which reinvest profits back into their own activities and for the benefit of their communities.
- Leadership is a process which maximizes the efforts of others toward the achievement of a collective goal.
This project adapts the approach to meet the unique needs of community media organisations. With a focus on increasing diversity, it fosters existing leadership and enterprise potential within the sector through flexible learning and mentoring programs.
Check out the latest opportunities and events below and sign up to our bulletin for more:

TAKE IT ON is a series of professional development summits, workshops, online meetups, and training opportunities to upskill existing and potential community media trainers in leadership and management skills. CMTO Pathways courses do not lead to an NRT AQF certification.
Leadership Strengths Workshop with The NonProfit Alliance
Leadership Strengths Workshop with The NonProfit Alliance When people focus on using their strengths, research shows that they are six …
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Read MoreFirst Nations Leadership Mentoring: Expression of Interest for Mentors & Participants Now Open!
The Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO) has partnered with First Nations Media Australia (FNMA) to support emerging leaders in Indigenous …
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Take it On First Nations Leadership Mentoring is a 8-week mentoring project for First Nations peoples in the community media …
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Read MoreCommunity Media Leadership Learning Online with The NonProfit Alliance
The CMTO has teamed up with The NonProfit Alliance for an exciting new series of leadership learning opportunities. Experts in …
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Read MoreCommunity Broadcasting Sponsorship 101
TAKE IT ON Leadership Learning Online Community Broadcasting Sponsorship 101 4-5.30pm AEDT Thursday 1 April 2021 Is it time to …
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Read MoreCommunity Media Crowdfunding
TAKE IT ON Leadership Learning Online 3-5pm AEDT Thursday 4 March 2021 Want to take your fundraising campaign to the …
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Read MoreTAKE IT ON Leadership Learning Online
Register now for the next free workshop 3pm AEDT Thursday 4 February 2021. Not-for-Profit Law at Justice Connect will be …
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Celebrate the end of a challenging year with this online masterclass in change management and resilience. Date: Thursday 3rd December …
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Read MoreTAKE IT ON COVID-19 Response Leadership Coaching
The COVID-19 Response Leadership Coaching program is in full swing! 16 community radio stations have been paired with coaches over …
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Read MoreMeet our new team of COVID19 Response Leadership Coaches!
The team met online this week for final preparations to support 17 community media organisations as they refocus their management …
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THINK BIG is a fully-funded online learning and mentoring program designed to support community radio and television stations to strengthen and diversify income. CMTO Pathways courses do not lead to an NRT AQF certification.
THINK BIG: Build Leadership Skills + Boost Community Engagement
If you have some big ideas for your station this year, let us help you get the skills to make …
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Read MoreStudent Success: THINK BIG Community Broadcasting Marketing Skillset
THINKING BIG: leaders say youth engagement and change resistance major issues for community media organisations. Leaders from across the independent …
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Read MoreBuild Leadership Skills + Boost Community Engagement
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COURSE ARE NOW CLOSED. If you have some big ideas for your station this year, let us …
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Read MoreTHINK BIG – skills to grow your audience and fundraise more
Community radio stations are experts in creating on-air content, but how do we ensure our digital presence is effective, impactful, …
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Read MoreSpotlight on Leadership & Enterprise Experts
As our Leadership and Enterprise programs wrap up for 2020, we wanted to give a shout out to our amazing …
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Read MoreThat’s a Wrap! THINK BIG: Sponsorship, Grants and Fundraising
THINK BIG is a series of online learning and mentoring programs designed to support community media organisations to strengthen and …
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Read MoreTHINK BIG: Grants, Sponsorship & Fundraising
Two months into our newest online learning and mentoring program and participants from 14 community radio stations are putting together …
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THINK BIG: Grants, Sponsorship & Fundraising At the beginning of September 17 learners from 14 community radio stations around Australia …
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Read MoreTHINKING BIG Against COVID19 Challenges
On Wednesday 29 April, 18 students and mentors from around the country came together to discuss the impact of …
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Read MoreSocial Enterprise Course- Launching at CBAA Conference
Our new online learning and mentor program launches with a CBAA conference session ‘Community Media as Social Enterprise’ 3.30pm Friday, …
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