About CAAMA
The Central Australian Indigenous Media Association (CAAMA) began operations in 1980 and was the first Aboriginal group to be allocated a broadcasting license. The Aboriginal people of Central Australia own CAAMA through an association regulated under the Incorporations Act , and its objectives focus on the social, cultural and economic advancement of Aboriginal peoples.
It has a clear mandate to promote Aboriginal culture, language, dance, and music while generating economic benefits in the form of training, employment and income generation. CAAMA produces media products that engenders pride in Aboriginal culture, while informing and educating the wider community of the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.
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- Namatjira's Derek Lynch visits Ntaria's RIBS Studio http://t.co/VoQpSMoG about 2 hours ago from web
- News will be uploaded soon! Just having difficulties with the system! Sorry all... Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday morning :) 11:22:53 PM May 13, 2012 from web
- http://t.co/3HiBzoEm -Mikaela's mothers day special! This goes out to all the mumma's out there! You mob are deadly! 06:42:35 AM May 11, 2012 from web
- http://t.co/h63okbSw - Jackie F talks to 2 lovely ladies from Congress Alakura on todays women's business show! Have a listen! 05:40:07 AM May 11, 2012 from web
- http://t.co/hgcfevEg -Goodmorning all! Here is your news :) 11:46:00 PM May 10, 2012 from web
- Ribs Training http://t.co/dGeyF9uM 11:51:45 PM May 09, 2012 from web
- Jenny Macklin proud of Budget commitment to Aboriginal people. http://t.co/nCh3Dkyg 11:51:09 PM May 09, 2012 from web
- First training squad for IMP 2012 begins... http://t.co/kYaMwZoS 11:50:34 PM May 09, 2012 from web
- Aboriginal PhD student Dr Odette Best speaks on Womens Business http://t.co/yRxGBHHy 11:49:57 PM May 09, 2012 from web
- Regional Arts Australia Awards Interview with Jane Scott http://t.co/vKefJPqE 11:49:27 PM May 09, 2012 from web
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CAAMA Radio Online News 11.05.2012: CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey, - The Countries peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative body says it is tired of seeing a constant roll out of Government funding to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people when previous investments have failed to show results. - Aboriginal rights campaigner Michael Anderson has spoken out in defence of the Toomelah communityfollowing media speculation that residents could be facing some form of Government intervention. - Sport - am... CAAMA Radio Online News 10.05.2012: CAAMA News Team: Mikaela Simpson, Nerida Currey, Paul Wiles, - The Gillard Labor Government has committed more than 3. Billion dollars over 10 years towards implementing Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory as part of a 5.2 billion dollar national package to help close the gap nationally on Aboriginal disadvantage. - The Australian Greens say they will vote ‘No’ if the Government brings on the Strong Futures Legislation in the Senate to extend and expand the NT Intervention. - Sport - am... CAAMA Radio Online News 09.08.2012: CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Mikaela Simpson, Nerida Currey - The boss of the Northern Territory Police has flagged an inter agency operation to bring relief and long term sustainable change from unacceptable levels of social dysfunction and crime being experienced in Alice Springs. - Australia's peak national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islanders says it will continue to oppose proposed new Intervention laws for the Northern Territory because they have not been tested for human rights violations. - 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women are set to... CAAMA Radio Online News 08.05.2012: CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey - Alcohol bans which have been in place in 19 Queensland Aboriginal communities since 2002 could be lifted with a state government review of the controversial laws already under way. - The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin says an intensive eight-week period of community consultation on income management will begin this week. - Last weeks memorial concert for Uncle Jimmy Little at the Sydney Opera House has - strengthened opposition against the Stronger Futures Legislation for Aboriginal - people in the Northern Territory. - A... CAAMA Radio Online News 4.05.2012: CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey, Curtis Marriott - Aboriginal leaders in Alice Springs saysthey wants to enter into a proper negotiation process with community leaders as part of a move to address the current issues that the town is facing. - Ahigh-profile group is calling for tens of millions of dollars to be diverted each year from the juvenile justice system into prevention programs to help young Aboriginal men and women. - Sport - am...
More News and Stories from CAAMA
- Namatjira’s Derek Lynch visits Ntaria RIBS
Derek Lynch, one of the two main actors in the Big Hart production of Namatjira dropped
into the Ntaria RIBS studio on Wednesday during it’s weekly broadcast. Born in Alice Springs, he partly grew up in town and in Aputula. It was a special occasion for Derek being in Central Australia and performing for his family and friends in the audience.Wednesday night was also a big night for the production and Ntaria, as it was the first time Namatjira had been staged at the home of the famous artist Albert Namatjira.
- Alukra 25th Birthday celebrations 15.05.2012
Today we went out to Alukura do a live broadcast for celebrations of their 25th Birthday. Alukura is a Aboriginal Health clinic for Indigenous Women. Pam Reilly, Thecla Brogan and Mikaela Simpson were all there to check it out. Here are some of the photos from todays excitment!
Local Support for the RIBS Radio Programs.
Legendary as some of the busiest shows broadcasting through CAAMA, ( Ntaria for example usually has over 20 requests per show) … with the phone often running red hot it’s important for the broadcaster, & the broadcast, that there is good support to help out and so the radio program can be as good as it can be …family plays a very big part in how this happens , so from Ltyentye Apurte to Elliot to from Utju to Alpurrurulam .. good family & friend support helps the RIBS Broadcasters do a really great job…
- Mothers Day Special
In this Women’s Business special, Mikaela went around asking people why people love their mothers and letting them share a wonderful Mothers day message! Have a listen.
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- Ladies from Congress Alakura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business
Photo: Jackie with Yasmin and Jackie from Congress Alakura
Yasmin Watts and Jackie Liddle from Congress Alalkura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business.
11.05 Jackie and Alukura FINAL EDITOnline
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News updates
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Fri 11 May
CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey,
The Countries peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative body says it is tired of seeing a constant roll out of Government funding to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people when previous investments have failed to show results.
Aboriginal rights campaigner Michael Anderson has spoken out in defence of the Toomelah community following media speculation that residents could be facing some form of Government intervention.
Sport
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Thu 10 May
CAAMA News Team: Mikaela Simpson, Nerida Currey, Paul Wiles,
The Gillard Labor Government has committed more than 3. Billion dollars over 10 years towards implementing Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory as part of a 5.2 billion dollar national package to help close the gap nationally on Aboriginal disadvantage.
The Australian Greens say they will vote ‘No’ if the Government brings on the Strong Futures Legislation in the Senate to extend and expand the NT Intervention.
Sport
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Wed 9 May
CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Mikaela Simpson, Nerida Currey
The boss of the Northern Territory Police has flagged an inter agency operation to bring relief and long term sustainable change from unacceptable levels of social dysfunction and crime being experienced in Alice Springs.
Australia’s peak national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islanders says it will continue to oppose proposed new Intervention laws for the Northern Territory because they have not been tested for human rights violations.
12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women are set to begin the journey which could see them run a marathon by the end of the year.
Sport
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Tue 8 May
CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey
Alcohol bans which have been in place in 19 Queensland Aboriginal communities since 2002 could be lifted with a state government review of the controversial laws already under way.
The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin says an intensive eight-week period of community consultation on income management will begin this week.
Last weeks memorial concert for Uncle Jimmy Little at the Sydney Opera House has
strengthened opposition against the Stronger Futures Legislation for Aboriginal
people in the Northern Territory.A forum on Aboriginal Chronic Disease in NSW has heard significant steps are
being made in preventing and treating health conditions for the mob but there
is still a long way to go.Sport
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Fri 4 May
CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey, Curtis Marriott
Aboriginal leaders in Alice Springs says they wants to enter into a proper negotiation process with community leaders as part of a move to address the current issues that the town is facing.
A high-profile group is calling for tens of millions of dollars to be diverted each year from the juvenile justice system into prevention programs to help young Aboriginal men and women.
Sport
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- Somedays everyone wants a Mike!
CAAMA CEO Michael Robertson tried his hand at the recent Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival. Michael was part of the Red Carpet Press Gallery.
CAAMA on-line Producer Curtis Marriott giving CAAMA CEO a lession in microphone techniques… - Country Music Star Chat to Gman on Red Carpet
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