ABC Board meets in NSW Riverina
ABC Board hears what matters most to rural communities with a visit to the NSW Riverina.
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The ABC Board held its second Community Forum in the NSW Riverina last Thursday, attended by more than 90 people.
The event, which was also attended by members of the ABC Leadership Team and the Advisory Council, followed a similar event in Alice Springs in July.
Topics for discussion included the trustworthiness and independence of the ABC, the value of localism and the need to balance regional and national content, and the role the ABC plays in informing communities during emergencies.
ABC Managing Director, Michelle Guthrie, said “The Community Forums enable us to hear what audiences value about the national broadcaster and the areas that can be improved. They also allow us to hear from Australians who do not consume the ABC’s content or use its services – so it’s valuable to hear different perspectives.
“One of the key things that we keep hearing is that Australians value and trust the ABC.
“We have also learnt that our audience’s needs and expectations differ – and that’s why the ABC must continue to evolve – to ensure that we remain relevant to all Australians for generations to come.”
A third Community Forum will be held in October 2017.