Connection Matters Radio
The CMR Mission: “Broadcast, podcast and share positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories from around Victoria.”
NOTE: In direct response to Victoria’s Declared State of Disaster and Melbourne’s Stage 4 Restrictions, as of 4 August 2020 Connection Matters Radio has been totally re-engineered, moving to five days a week on the production of a regular 30-minute program (airing on 3KND 1503AM and digital) and podcast, focusing on delivering informative, constructive and positive stories around life with COVID-19 in Melbourne and across Victoria.
This project is entirely self-funded.
IMPORTANT: Click here to jump directly to the DHHS web page detailing current Victorian Metropolitan and Regional restrictions.
Mob in uniform – sharing some common sense safety advice for the summer months
Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta woman, VicPol Acting Sergeant Melissa Peters urges community to practise common sense during Summer
National Indigenous Story Awards 2020 – it’s time to get the submissions in for judging
Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta man Nathaniel Andrews gives a judge’s perspective on the National Indigenous Story Awards 2020
NEW: Victorian COVID-19 Statistical Graphs Online
Connection Matters Radio has introduced statistical graphs for numerous key COVID-19 trends – active cases, new cases and current cases in healthcare and aged care. Click here to view the graphs.
NEW: Victoria’s Roadmap out of COVID-19 Restrictions
For detailed information on the Victorian State Government’s roadmap out of COVID-19 Restrictions, click here for a direct link to the government’s information online (external website).
Support stays strong for Healesville Aboriginal community thanks to the team at Oonah
A strong team of dedicated people ensure that essential services continue to be provided throughout the coronavirus pandemic
Shedding light on the breadth of bullying in the workplace, school and elsewhere
Ron Prasad joins Charles on CMR to deliver some insights into just how rife bullying is across our society. It’s everywhere!
NITV kickstarts your day during NAIDOC week with the Big Mob Brekky show
NITV journalist and Big Mob Brekky co-host Shahni Wellington talks on CMR about an innovative first for Australian television
Most recent DHHS releases
DHHS COVID-19 News Release for Tuesday 20 October 2020
Here are the key points from the release dated 20 October 2020. Also included is the full release from DHHS
DHHS COVID-19 News Release for Monday 19 October 2020
Here are the key points from the release dated 19 October 2020. Also included is the full release from DHHS
DHHS COVID-19 News Release for Sunday 18 October 2020
Here are the key points from the release dated 18 October 2020. Also included is the full release from DHHS
CMR weekly newsletters
CMR Newsletter #06 Dated 14 September 2020
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the week of 8-14 September 2020 Connection Matters Radio broadcasting
CMR Newsletter #05 Dated 7 September 2020
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the past week of broadcasting Connection Matters Radio
CMR Newsletter #04 Dated 31 August 2020
Featuring an overview of all the stories covered during the past week of broadcasting Connection Matters Radio