1. Member Kit

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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
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 for the most up to date listing of events.