Environmental Sustainability Policy

Introduction

Positive 91Five is committed to environmental sustainability as an integral part of our mission and operations. This policy reflects our dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices within our organization and community.

Policy

Recognizing the impact of human activity on the environment and the importance of mitigating climate change, Positive 91Five pledges to enhance our environmental performance across all facets of our operations and activities. This commitment extends to our investments and funded projects.

Practices

Positive 91Five adheres to the following environmental practices:

  • Integrating environmental considerations into all aspects of our operations.

  • Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment.

  • Cultivating an environmentally aware culture with clear responsibilities.

  • Being a responsible neighbor within our community.

  • Conserving natural resources through reduce, reuse, and recycle principles.

  • Using processes that minimize adverse environmental effects.

  • Promoting responsible energy use throughout the organization.

  • Participating in initiatives that advance environmental protection and awareness.

  • Leveraging our expertise to develop environmental solutions.

  • Continually improving our environmental performance through audits and assessments.

  • Collaborating with suppliers who uphold sound environmental practices.

  • Educating and motivating employees, volunteers, and stakeholders to adopt environmentally responsible behaviors.

Procedures

To operationalize our commitment, Positive 91Five will:

  • Develop guidelines for staff, volunteers, and users to adopt sustainable work practices, with comprehensive training provided.

  • Foster a green culture by encouraging and rewarding environmental initiatives.

  • Promptly address and report incidents endangering health, safety, or the environment.

  • Prioritize the use of recycled and recyclable materials, including 100% recycled paper where feasible.

  • Implement recycling programs for electronic waste and obsolete equipment.

  • Ensure that services and products prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.

  • Minimize materials, water, and energy use, and responsibly manage waste disposal.

  • Optimize energy efficiency and prioritize renewable energy sources.

  • Encourage environmentally sustainable practices among landlords, clients, and grantees.

  • Share knowledge and expertise to promote sustainable technologies and methods.

  • Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding our environmental performance.

  • Ensure compliance with this policy and encourage reporting of environmental concerns by all employees, volunteers, and contractors.

Diversity, Access & Equity Policy

Introduction

At Positive 91Five, we believe in the power of community media to represent the rich diversity of our region and amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all, reflecting the heart of our mission to serve the Gympie region with content that builds unity, fosters belonging, and shares the hope we have in Christ.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise diversity in all its forms—visible and invisible—including, but not limited to:

  • Cultural background, language, and ethnicity

  • First Nations peoples and perspectives

  • Disability

  • Age, gender, and sexuality

  • Geographical location, economic status, and education

  • Faith and beliefs

We are committed to creating and maintaining a station culture where all people feel respected, valued, and safe to express who they are.

Practices

Positive 91Five strives to integrate access, inclusion, and equity into our operations by:

  • Celebrating diversity through the programs we air, especially those created by and for young people, people with disability, multicultural and faith-based communities, and those in rural and remote regions.

  • Fostering an inclusive workplace and volunteer environment, with equal opportunity for training, roles, and leadership.

  • Ensuring accessible communication in both digital and physical formats wherever practical.

  • Collaborating with local communities to understand and respond to their unique needs and perspectives.

  • Promoting gender balance and fair representation in leadership, decision-making, and on-air opportunities.

Procedures

To embed diversity, access, and equity in our everyday work, Positive 91Five will:

Recruitment & Representation

  • Make all positions—whether paid, voluntary, or on-air—open and accessible to all.

  • Actively encourage participation from underrepresented groups, particularly:

    • Women

    • People with disability

    • Young people

    • People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds

    • Those living outside major urban centres

  • Ensure recruitment and selection processes (staff, volunteers, board members) reflect our diversity and inclusion values, including gender-balanced panels and a wide reach in promotion.

Access & Equity in Communication

  • Use plain language and accessible formats where feasible.

  • Provide information in ways that meet the diverse needs of our community—including those with disabilities or from non-English speaking backgrounds—on a case-by-case basis.

  • Ensure our website and online content aim to comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

Inclusive Broadcasting & Training

  • Provide training opportunities in cultural awareness, inclusive broadcasting, and disability confidence.

  • Prioritise training and mentoring opportunities for people from underrepresented groups in media.

  • Develop and deliver programs that reflect the lived experience of a broad range of community members.

Accountability & Continuous Improvement

  • Regularly review our policies and practices to ensure they align with best-practice diversity and inclusion standards.

  • Track and publish progress toward measurable diversity targets where relevant.

  • Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and support this policy, and are empowered to raise concerns if they arise.

Through our faith, values, and mission, we will continue striving to be a station where all voices are welcome, heard, and celebrated.

Sexual Harassment & Bullying Policy

Introduction

Positive 91Five is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, guests, and community members. As a Christian organisation, we believe every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect.

Sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination, and any form of intimidating or abusive behaviour are not in line with our values and will not be tolerated in any part of our operations—on-site, on-air, online, or in the community.

This policy outlines our expectations and the steps we will take to prevent and address inappropriate behaviour.

Policy Statement

Positive 91Five will not tolerate:

  • Sexual harassment: any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favours, or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature—whether spoken, physical, written, or visual.

  • Bullying: repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed toward an individual or group that creates a risk to health, safety, or wellbeing. This includes verbal abuse, humiliation, intimidation, exclusion, and manipulation.

  • Discrimination: treating someone unfairly or less favourably because of their gender, age, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, heard, and valued while participating in the life and operations of Positive 91Five.

Our Responsibilities

As an organisation, Positive 91Five will:

  • Foster a culture of respect and zero tolerance for harassment and bullying.

  • Take all complaints seriously, responding promptly and confidentially.

  • Ensure all staff, volunteers, and contractors understand their rights and responsibilities.

  • Provide training where appropriate to prevent harassment and bullying.

  • Take disciplinary action against anyone who breaches this policy, which may include termination of employment or volunteer involvement.

Everyone’s Responsibility

Every person involved with Positive 91Five—staff, board members, volunteers, presenters, and visitors—has a role to play in creating a safe and welcoming environment. This means:

  • Treating others with courtesy, patience, and respect at all times.

  • Speaking up if they witness bullying or harassment, and supporting those affected.

  • Following this policy and any related procedures or training.

  • Refraining from gossip, personal attacks, or language and behaviour that may harm others.

What to Do If You Experience or Witness Harassment or Bullying

If you feel unsafe, disrespected, or are concerned about the behaviour of someone else, we encourage you to take one or more of the following steps:

  1. Speak Up – If you feel comfortable, let the person know their behaviour is unwelcome and must stop.

  2. Report It – Speak to the Station Manager or another trusted leader within the station.

  3. Write It Down – Keep a record of what happened, including dates, times, and witnesses.

All complaints will be handled confidentially, sensitively, and without victimisation. We will take fair and timely action to resolve the matter, which may include mediation, investigation, or formal disciplinary action depending on the severity of the complaint.

Support and Healing

Positive 91Five recognises that experiences of harassment or bullying can have serious emotional, physical, and spiritual impacts. Where appropriate, we will support individuals by:

  • Providing access to pastoral care or counselling resources

  • Offering time and space for recovery or resolution

  • Creating restorative conversations when safe and appropriate to do so

Conclusion

This policy is grounded in our belief that God calls us to love one another and to treat each other with honour and care. We aim to reflect this in our workplace and in every interaction with our community.

Creating a safe and respectful environment is everyone’s responsibility. By working together, we ensure that Positive 91Five continues to be a place where people are safe to share their gifts, their voice, and their story.

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Long Term Goals (2022 – 2026)

Content Development

  • Expand our role as a local broadcaster by connecting with community organisations and events

  •  Have paid announcers in prime time air shifts (6am to 10am, 3pm to 6pm), ie announcer teams in breakfast and drive. 

  • Develop a community training program that caters to the disabled that enables equal access to the media sector.

 Station Profile

  • Increase membership of 91.5FM by at least 50%

  • Be one of the Top 2 radio stations in the Gympie region for size of audience, reaching at least 15% of residents (aged 15+) each week. 

  • Be the Number 1 radio station in the Gympie region for TSL (Time Spent Listening) and listener engagement. 

  • For 91.5 FM’s brand to be as well-known and respected in the Gympie region as any other local radio station.

 Strategic Relationships

  • To be a hub of Christian communication in the Gympie region, serving as the primary source of information about the activities of the local Christian community.  

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders beyond the Christian community that will heighten 91.5 FM’s public profile, and increase 91.5 FM’s influence within the broader community of the Gympie region. 

  • Cultivate existing major donor relationships, and identify and build relationships with other high net worth individuals, to maximise the financial benefit to 91.5 FM, and leverage our major donor relationships to increase 91.5 FM’s influence within the broader community of the Gympie region.

 Revenue

  • Aim to generate sufficient revenue from Sponsorship sales to cover all operational expenses and liabilities.

  • Develop and implement alternate revenue streams.

Recruitment, Training & Professional Development

  • Increase the size of our paid workforce to ensure all key positions are filled, especially including prime time on-air roles and heads of departments. 

  • Maintain a highly competent and engaged volunteer workforce that supplements the work done by our paid staff. 

  • Retain our staff through a commitment to training, professional and spiritual development, conditions of service, paying appropriate wages, and work-life balance.

Management & Corporate Governance

  • Be governed by a Board that demonstrates best practice in corporate governance, is an energetic, supportive and proactive custodian of the Mission and Vision, and adds value to the activities and functions of the staff and volunteers. 

  • Building station leadership competencies. 

 Infrastructure, Technology & Technical Services

  • Aim at transitioning to digital broadcasting by replacing all analogue equipment, from studio to antenna system, with digital equipment.  

  • Develop our IT facilities to be able to safely/securely provide radio on demand, Podcast and remote/work from home access. 

  • Aim at creating audio and video production facilities, for the purpose of developing high quality audio/visual content for broadcasting and distribution. 

  • Develop our broadcast facilities, including offices, studios and transmission site, to accommodate current requirements and future opportunities. Look for opportunities of alternate sites.

Goals for 2022 - 2026

Content Development

  • Increase the amount of hosted, local content. 

  • Conduct major review of our format, imaging and program schedule, in conjunction with on-the-fly tracking, and launch format changes and a new program schedule based upon results. 

  • Develop seasonal and topical programming. 

  • Develop and implement program proposal concept. 

  • Continue to upgrade and streamline our website content.

Station Profile

  • Increase membership of 91.5FM by at least 15% 

  • Develop & implement a marketing plan that will heighten 91.5 FM’s public profile and contribute towards the achievement of audience goals.  

  • Develop & implement a strategy to increase the media profile of 91.5 FM. 

  • Increase our listenership, reaching at least 5% of Gympie region residents (aged 15+) each week.

Strategic Relationships

  • Establish and cultivate formal Ministry Partnerships with the local Christian churches and ministries that have capacity and are most aligned with 91.5 FM. 

  • Establish a Church Ambassador program. 

  • Identify and cultivate relationships with local, state and federal government members to increase 91.5 FM’s influence within the broader community. 

  • Be recognised as an official community radio partner during emergency situations.

Revenue

  • Increase revenue from sponsorship sales. 

    1. Review current sponsorship rates and packages.

    2. Develop a Drive Time premium package to target Corporate sponsorship 

  • Increase revenue from all other operational sources (partnership contributions, and donations) to help meet future expenses and liabilities. 

  • To research the viability of a Wills & Bequests program. 

  • Obtain external funding to complete capital projects.

Recruitment, Training & Professional Development

  • Increase the size, competency and engagement of our volunteer workforce to better supplement the work done by our paid staff. 

  • Formalise a  partnership with an RTO to deliver a Certificate II training course in Applied Digital Technologies ICT 20120 (radio).

Management & Corporate Governance

  • Develop and implement a corporate governance manual, including Duty Statements for Board Members, a Board Charter, and other governance policies and procedures as deemed necessary by the Board.

  • Implement and monitor (for relevance and adherence) 91.5 FM’s Operations Manual, Duty Statements for team members, and other operational policies and procedures.

Infrastructure, Technology & Technical Services

  • Improve our broadcasting capabilities, to ensure 91.5 FM provides absolute and complete coverage of our allocated broadcast area (eliminating black spots).

  • Implement maintenance procedures and schedules for equipment, facilities and software, to ensure we deliver the highest quality broadcast service at all times.

  • Complete renovation and digital fit out of all studios (subject to external funding).

 Quarterly Goals

  • Conduct a boardroom sponsorship presentation. 

  • Conduct performance reviews for all non-broadcasting staff (including volunteers)

Monthly Goals

  • Conduct announcer performance reviews (air-checks).

  • Conduct several basic team meetings to discuss progress and improvement required for both radio and 91Five Shop