Community Service Announcement Request

Seymour FM is proud to support the many community groups, charities, sporting clubs, schools, volunteer organisations, and not-for-profit initiatives that help make our region a stronger, safer, and better connected place to live.

One of the ways we support our local community is through Community Service Announcements (CSAs). A CSA is a short on-air announcement broadcast free of charge to help promote community events, services, programs, fundraising activities, awareness campaigns, and other initiatives that provide a clear benefit to the public.

CSAs are designed to keep our listeners informed about important community activities and services across Seymour, Mitchell Shire, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, and surrounding areas. We encourage eligible organisations to make use of this service to help spread their message throughout the community.

Community Service Announcements may include:

  • Community events and festivals
  • Charity fundraising activities
  • Volunteer recruitment campaigns
  • School and educational events
  • Sporting club activities
  • Health and wellbeing awareness campaigns
  • Emergency preparedness information
  • Public interest notices
  • Community support services
  • Cultural and arts programs
  • Local government community initiatives

To ensure fairness and compliance with broadcasting standards, all CSA requests must meet the following guidelines.

Eligible CSA Requests

CSAs are generally accepted from:

  • Registered not-for-profit organisations
  • Incorporated community groups
  • Sporting clubs and associations
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Volunteer organisations
  • Emergency service organisations
  • Health and community support services
  • Local councils and public service agencies
  • Community events with a clear public benefit

CSA requests should relate to activities or services that are relevant to the Seymour FM listening area and provide a genuine benefit to the community.

Requests That Will Not Be Accepted

Seymour FM reserves the right to decline any CSA request that does not align with our community broadcasting obligations or station policies. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Commercial advertising or business promotion
  • For-profit events or services
  • Political party advertising or campaign material
  • Content that is misleading, discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate
  • Gambling or betting promotions
  • Alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or adult-related promotions
  • Religious or political material intended to influence voting or public opinion
  • Requests submitted without sufficient notice or information
  • Content that conflicts with Australian broadcasting laws or Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice

Additional Guidelines

  • CSAs are broadcast at the discretion of Seymour FM and airtime is not guaranteed.
  • Announcements may be edited for length, clarity, style, or broadcasting requirements.
  • Submission of a request does not guarantee approval or broadcast frequency.
  • Wherever possible, requests should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event or campaign start date.
  • Emergency or urgent community notices may be prioritised.
  • Seymour FM may contact organisations for additional information before approval.

When submitting a CSA request, please include:

  • Organisation name
  • Contact details
  • Event or service information
  • Relevant dates and times
  • Location details
  • Website or contact information for listeners
  • Any important deadlines or booking requirements

All Community Service Announcement requests must be submitted online using the official request form:

https://noxmembership.com/org/Seymour-FM/form/csa-request

Seymour FM values the work of local community organisations and is committed to helping promote initiatives that positively contribute to our region. Through community broadcasting, we aim to inform, connect, and support the people and organisations that make our community thrive.