Member Kit

Introduction To lead, inspire and embrace positive change with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Australian media sector Media RING Members work together to create pathways for Indigenous people to enter the Australian media industry and grow successful and sustainable careers within it. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians make up 2.6% of population. After decades of action, Indigenous representation on screen is now reflecting community levels but there is still underrepresentation in employment levels of Indigenous people in the Australian screen and media industries, which highlights a need to address employment and career pathways. With many media organisations having developed Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and Indigenous Engagement Strategies, partnerships, actions and projects have demonstrated results in boosting Indigenous employment figures within our industries. The Media RING is an incorporated organisation with an aim to lead, inspire and embrace positive change with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Australian media sector. Media RING members are encouraged to: Attend Media RING Member Connect Events Support the strategic goals of the Media RING Participate and collaborate on Media RING projects Network with other Media RING Members Review the quarterly member newsletter

Priorities and Key Initiatives Mission: To work together to create pathways for Indigenous people to enter the Australian media industry and grow successful and sustainable careers within it. Aspiration: A just, fair, equitable and inclusive society for all Australians Vision: To lead, inspire and embrace positive change with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the Australian media sector Focus For Next 12 Months Industry Themes Strategic Goals Priorities and Key Initiatives Owner Indigenous people make up 2.6% of population After decades of action, Indigenous representation on screen is now reflecting community levels There is underrepresentation in employment levels of Indigenous people in the Industry (1% compared to 2% in the general workforce) Highlighting a need to address employment Partnerships and projects have been demonstrated to boost Indigenous employment figures in the industry Many media organisations have developed RAPs with employment actions There are training programs adaptable to the media industry that offer opportunities for Indigenous people Opportunities: Develop actions that provide employment and training for Indigenous people in the industry Relationships: Foster collaboration and partnerships between Ring members that lead to initiative which support Indigenous opportunities in the industry Connect: Develop key partner-led connecting events as a networking opportunity aiming to develop relationships and opportunities in the industry Inspire: Celebrating success by communication through various communication channels to engage with and encourage membership and the broader industry Opportunities Create career pathways– that will lead to jobs Barometer – create the membership employment barometer using Reconciliation Australia model Executive – ALL ADDRESSED BY Relationships Partnership Program develop the plan for an achievable mentor program - Pilot Audit RING members current internships and media as a career pathways with Universities Kelrick Coordinator DELIVERED BY Connect Screen Forever Breakfast – host 2nd event in 2017 with 100 invitees, guest speaker, data collection AIDC event – host inaugural AIDC event in 2018 with 50 invitees, data collection Industry partner hosted networking event- approach third partner Conduct Annual Media RING AGM Tracey Tanya Kyas Executive MEASURED BY Media RING Themes Metric Target Has a strong membership across industry and a new executive Has capacity to achieve with support from part-time coordinator position Has a strong track record effectively managing employment programs Membership is willing to be active in this space Industry organisations, such as SPA, are supportive of the Media RING aims Limited funding options wth member contributions paying for operation and co-ordinator costs Instituted incorporation process Hosted inaugural industry event: SPA breakfast, well attended, well presented Functionality Communication Membership Events Projects Action Media RING Executive, subcommittee and general meetings held. Members make sufficient financial contributions for cots incl co-ordinator. 4 newsletter, web updates, tweets. Coms to non-members industry orgs x 4 per quarter, with 1 new member per quarter. 4 networking events pa. SPA, AIDC, AGM. Members develop two initiatives per year that lead to employment outcomes. Inspire Harness member support within their orgs and externally. Members commit to 2017 goals or RAP with 2 reports pa with case studies with what worked. Increase Membership: 4 pa. Communication – newsletter 4 pa Communication – website 4 pa Communication – social 4pa Brooke Coordinator

Joining the Media RING Interested Member reaches out to Media RING Interested Member applies to join Media RING in writing. Including confirmation of support for purpose of Media RING & demonstration of RAP or Indigenous Engagement Strategy Media RING Board to discuss and approve application at following Board Meeting New Members are advised after Board Meeting Membership List is updated on Media RING website

Types of Memberships Full Member Associate Member Associated with the Australian media and entertainment industry Has a Reconciliation Action Plan or Indigenous Engagement Strategy Can attend all formal meetings (AGM) Can vote to elect Media RING Board Contribute Member Fees (Indigenous organisations do not have to contribute to Member Fees) Associate Member Not associated with the Australian media and entertainment industry May or may not have a Reconciliation Action Plan or Indigenous Engagement Strategy Can attend all formal meetings (AGM) as an Observer (not able to move agenda items or motions) Not able to vote to elect Media RING Board Contribute Member Fees (Indigenous organisations do not have to contribute to Member Fees)

Membership Fees Please note Membership Fees are not compulsory, however we encourage Members to make a financial contribution to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the RING.  FY18 Membership Fees Membership Fees are not compulsory The Membership Fees outlined below are a guide only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are not obliged to contribute Membership Fees to the Media RING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are free of charge Organisations with over 1000 employees - $5k annually Organisations with 500 – 1000 employees - $3k annually Organisations with 50 – 500 employees $2k annually Organisations with 15 – 49 employees - $1k annually Organisations with 1 – 15 employees - $250 annually

Media RING Board Chair Media RING Chair Identified role – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australian Elected by the Media RING Members Maximum 2 years term Vice Chair To be elected by the Board each year Supports the Chair and stands in in Chair’s absence Coordinator Media RING Coordinator Coordinator hired by Chair and Executive Committee to manage secretariat support Reports to Chair and Vice Chair Board Media RING Board Members of the Board with oversight of governance arrangements and strategic projects

Media RING Board Chair Tanya Orman, Channel Manager, NITV Vice Chairs Brooke Pettit, Community and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Foxtel Kyas Sherriff, Head of Indigenous Programs, AFTRS Coordinator Medika Thorpe Board Kelrick Martin, Head of Indigenous, ABC Penny Smallacombe, Head of Indigenous, Screen Australia Lesley Power, General Counsel, SBS Tracey Vieira, CEO, Screen Queensland

Additional Information Logo In order for the Media RING to showcase your participation and involvement in the Media RING, could you please send your logo in jpeg format.  This will be included in the Members section of the Media RING website to showcase the breadth and depth of our membership. Member List Please advise your organisation details and primary contact information for the Media RING’s Member List. If there are additional team members who would like to be included in our communications, please send along their details. Communications A quarterly newsletter will be sent to our membership to update our Members on our strategic plan, work going forward and what’s been going on in our industry.  Also check out http://www.mediaring.com.au/. Member Connect Events In addition to a quarterly newsletter, we will be hosting a series of Member Connect Events for Media RING Members to connect and collaborate throughout the year.  Visit the Member Connect Events page at http://www.mediaring.com.au/ for the most up to date listing of events.