Join Us

Please join us in the fight to save quality public service broadcasting in Australia, which is currently under unprecedented attack from enemies including the Murdoch-owned media, organisations such as the IPA and the Federal Government. 

If you are a former staffer or have worked on ABC programs through independent companies, chances are you have dedicated a significant part of your professional life to the ABC and hate to see it decline in the face of these attacks. It has suffered huge cuts to its budget in recent years and lost more than a thousand experienced staff. Those remaining are battling to maintain both morale and the quality services we have all helped to create. 

ABC Alumni is a group of former staff and sub-contractors who have banded together to mobilise public support for the ABC. We help like-minded organisations such as ABC Friends and others; provide mentoring and training for ABC staff; and we meet regularly with ABC Executives to provide suggestions, support, feedback and constructive criticism.   

We also educate and rally support from politicians and other community leaders to strengthen the essential role of the ABC in our democracy.  

The Alumni has provided high-level submissions to several parliamentary inquiries, into issues like police raids, political interference, ABC Board appointments and international broadcasting, and worked to increase ABC-friendly policies at elections. 

Joining is easy. You are eligible if you have worked in the past at the ABC as an employee or contractor or for a third party organisation creating programs aired on ABC media platforms. Others who support our objectives can join as Associates and pay online 

While you’re here, please explore the rest of the website. You’ll find articles, submissions, news and views.  And we welcome any contributions!  

We really hope you’ll join us in defending the ABC. If you’d like further information, please contact us at ABCAlumniAustralia@abc.net.au.

You can be part of ABC Alumni in one of two categories: professional or associate

alumni Professional

You are qualified to join as a full professional Alumni if you have worked in the past at the ABC as an employee or contractor or for a third party organisation creating programs aired on ABC media platforms.

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