VISION
To be the peck Body representing and advancing the interests of the remote Indigenous media sector at a national, regional and community level.
OBJECTIVESIRCA asserts, through its membership and Board, its authentic,specialist and direct representation of the media and communications interests of remote and very remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.
IRCA Recognises that remote indigenous media practice has an historical and proven role in the maintenance of language and culture, self-representative and community development; and that remote indigenous media organisations have played a proactive and decisive role in the development of remote media and communications industry.
IRCA's sphere of activity encompasses discrete and diverse communities that continue strong traditions of language, Law and cultural practice; it specifically represents the unique needs of remote indigenous people far from urban and regional population and service centres whose media and communications practice is critical and essential for their well-being and cultural integrity, and whose needs and interests are not represented by any other organisation in a focused and dedicated way.
The objects for which the Corporation is established are:
In order to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disablity and helplessness of indigenous Australians, the Corporation shall:
- Support the preservation and maintenance of indigenous cultures and languages of remote communities.
- Advocate to government on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote areas of Australia in Relation to their needs and interests in media and communications.
- Where possible extend services as a peak body to any organisation that serves the media and communications needs of indigenous people living in the remote areas of Australia ( as evidenced by their operations and constitution).
- Promote the remote indigenous media sector in terms of its role in maintaining, promoting, and supporting the diverse indigenous culture and languages of remote communities.
- Pursue opportunities and advocate for improved access to media and communications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas of Australia.
- Support the production of media tools, content and programming that strengthen languages and culture in remote indigenous communities and leads to improved enjoyment of life and betterment of circumstances.
- Facilitate greater respect for and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and tradition within the broader Australian community, through the promotion of the activities, media products and people working within the remote indigenous media sector.
- Promote the value and services of the remote indigenous media and communications sector to stakeholder organisations and develop networks, partnerships and commercial relationships that build the capacity and sustainability of the sector.
- Liaise with the national regulatory body for broadcasting and communications in relation to legislation and financial support for broadcasting telecommunications; the issues surrounding the use of existing and proposed infrastructure; the impacts of these on the remote indigenous media sector and inherent issues of surrounding then use of existing and proposed infrastructure; the impacts of these on the remote indigenous media sector and inherent issues of equity.
- promote the delivery of appropriate training a in media and communications for indigenous people working in the remote media sector.
- promote media and communications as an essential service to remote indigenous communities.
- Use marketing, communications and networking tools to build capacity within and raise the profile of the remote indigenous media sector.
- Advocate for increased indigenous employment with and career paths into the remote indigenous media sector, including the improvement of work conditions to bring the sector in line with industry standards.
- support and promote innovative technical solutions for improved access to media and communications.
- Where possible generate income through applying for government funding, securing support form non-government sources and developing enterprise initiatives that lead to the growth and long term sustainability of the remote indigenous media and communications sector.
- Receive, expend and acquit all grants of money in line with the objectives of the organisation and conditions of funding contracts.
- Facilitate the sharing of resources and content in line with the objectives of the corporation
- Ensure fair and appropriate representation of the remote media sector at government and industry level.