National Features & Documentary Series

2017 National Features and Documentary Series Showreel by Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Consider a trip to a shopping centre, or a walk in the park. How do you feel thinking about these activities? They may seem everyday for many of us, but it can be more complicated when living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In Disconnected States, Simon Finch gets to know a Geelong community of defence force veterans attempting to return to civilian life. It’s far from straight-forward, but there are programs trying to make a difference. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/disconnected-states

Produced by Isabeau Schubert (Bay FM, Byron Bay) How does attending a Steiner School shape someone's understanding of the world? Isabeau Schubert should have a good idea, as she is an alumnus. In Steiner Education: An Alternative Model Isabeau talks with parents, students and teachers to ultimately ask whether Steiner education has a place in contemporary Australia. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/alternative-education-steiner-approach-bayfm-byron-bay

Produced by Damian Perry (Southern FM, Melbourne) It's important that the general population understands that school isn't just Maths and English. Damian Perry knows very well that school is also community outreach, innovation and finding that safe space so every student can stretch out to find their place. 3Rs: Reading, 'Riting, Radio deals with students that don't fit into the mainstream. They are awesome and funny and very off-centre. Their lives are ahead of them and hopefully you can see the possibilities they represent in the arguments and verbal jostling and game shows. But mainly, listen for an exploration of some very talented students doing what they do. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/3r-reading-riting-radio

Produced by Graeme Taylor (Mountain District Radio, Emerald) Take a journey into the historical situation that led to Britain's colonisation of the lands now known as Australia – and how British instruction has shaped the culture of Australia ever since. Featuring historical re-enactments and an original score, with Crown Rules Graeme Taylor aims for a better understanding of Australian history. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/crown-rules-mountain-district-radio-emerald-vic

Produced by Kaarina Lindell (Triple R, Melbourne) The ways we can access and listen to music today have changed remarkably since the pre-digital era. That was before terms like “MP3” and “streaming” existed – and that really wasn’t so long ago. Such a big change must have had major repercussions for the music industry too. In How Digital Changed Music, Kaarina Lindell explores how the shift to digital has impacted musicians. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/how-digital-changed-music

Produced by Kaiyu Moura Bayles and Tiga Bayles Jnr (4AAA 98.9fm & BIMA) If you’re longing to sit and listen to the wisdom of the elders of the land - - if you’re ready to listen to the answers of some hard-hitting questions and be wowed at the same time, then 4 Generations of Black Storytellers is for you. Join Kaiyu and Tiga Bayles Jnr as they explore significant legacies of the past and future. For more information, visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/4-generations-black-storytellers-4aaa-989-fm-brisbane