User:Tonedebone/South Australian Community Broadcasters Association (SACBA)

The South Australian Community Broadcasters Association Incorporated (SACBA) is the peak body for community broadcasters in South Australia.

History
Originally known as SAPBA (when Community broadcasting was known as Public broadcasting), SACBA was formed on 9 April 1980 at a meeting of 5EBI, 5MMM (now Three D Radio) and 5UV (now Radio Adelaide) at The Box Factory in Adelaide.

In 1988 SAPBA became SANTAPB, to reflect the growing number of Northern Territory stations joining, but over time those NT stations formed their own group.

During the 2000s, SACBA operated a sponsorship arm, the Active Radio Network. The Active Radio Network returned $82,000 to SACBA member stations during the 2002 Financial Year.

As a result of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, Public broadcasting was redefined as Community broadcasting, leading to SANTABP changing its name to SACBA.

Services
SACBA provides support and assistance to member stations in areas such as technical, equipment, governance, training, fundraising and grant writing.

In addition to ad-hoc contact throughout the year, SACBA organises an annual conference for all member stations. This conference incorporates training sessions, workshops, symposiums and the annual Bilby Awards ceremony. In 2018, over 60 entries were received. Many notable speakers have given keynote addresses at SACBA conferences over the years, including then-South Australian Premier Mike Rann in 2004.

To provide member stations with the opportunity to try out new equipment as well as providing back up equipment for emergencies, SACBA holds an extensive equipment bank.

SACBA is funded by the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) and annual membership fees.

Member Stations
SACBA consists of 32 member organisations, including 31 Terrestrial radio stations and 1 online-based community media organisation. All but two members are located in South Australia; the two non-South Australian stations are situated close to their respective state borders with South Australia.