Indigenous Media August 2009
Indigenous Media
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated media is a critical tool in communicating to a diverse, and geographically dispersed, Indigenous population.
The unique strengths of Indigenous radio make it the single most effective medium to reach Indigenous Australians.
* Bridging vast distances – instantly
* A continuous soundtrack to everyday life
* Seamless Indigenous content
* Radio, as a spoken word medium, is more effective for this audience, who on average have lower literacy levels than other Australians
*The only medium to broadcast in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages
* Radio, as a free medium is highly effective for this audience who, on average have lower income levels than other Australians
* Spoken word medium suits the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tradition of oral history and storytelling
For more information: www.spotsandspace.com.au
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