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.
COVID-19 Response Coaching Support
The financial and organisational impacts of COVID-19 are constantly shifting, and it’s a difficult time for many stations at the …
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Read MoreWEBINAR: Funding Support & Opportunities for Community Broadcasters
Funding Support & Opportunities for Community Broadcasters 11:00 AM (AEST) Thursday 23 April 2020 The latest in our special series of …
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Read MoreWEBINAR: Governance- COVID-19 Impact on Boards & Directors
Governance- COVID-19 Impact on Boards & Directors 11:00am (AEST) Thursday 16 April 2020 WATCH HERE! The latest in our special …
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Read MoreTake It On – Secrets of Successful Community Broadcasting Boards
On Thursday the 20th of February, seventeen participants from Community Radio Stations across Australia came together in Melbourne to …
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Read MoreCMTO & ICDA join forces for leadership learning
Our new leadership & professional development program kicks off with a CBAA conference session ‘Governance & Leadership’ 2pm Friday, 25th …
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Read MoreCMTO awarded training funds for business skills
We’ve been awarded funding for more training by the CBF! Over the next four years, the CMTO will be delivering …
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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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Read MoreTHINK BIG: Grants, Sponsorship & Fundraising
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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