Gippsland Airwaves Access

Airwaves Access is an initiative of Gippsland FM, inspired by Moe Peer Action Group (PAG). Together they have identified the power of radio to amplify the voice of people with disabilities in our communities. Gippsland FM and Moe PAG will work with VALID,
AMIDA, 3CR Raising Our Voices team and Moe Life Skills to develop a model of inclusive radio programming. This includes training for Gippsland FM volunteers, development of radio production skills for PAG members, delivery of 8 radio programs in 2018/19 and development of an Airwaves Access Inclusive Programming Resource targeting community radio stations across Victoria.

Now more than ever, with the introduction of the NDIS, the voice of people with disabilities needs to be front and centre in the community. A local radio program led by members of the Moe PAG presents an opportunity for people with disability to engage the local community and promote awareness of challenges and opportunities, emerging as a result of the introduction of the NDIS. More importantly, people with disabilities also have rich stories to tell about their experience of life. We feel radio offers the opportunity to capture these stories and to celebrate the diversity of the Gippsland
community.