2024 Wrap Up & Holiday Office Closure

What a year it’s been! As 2024 draws to a close we would like to celebrate some of the wonderful things we’ve achieved together this year.

In the last 12 months we have:

* Signed a new 10-year lease on our beloved Forest Park Homestead, ensuring our presence there for years to come!

* Received, for the first time, 3-year funding from the Community Broadcasting Foundation—an incredible milestone for the station.

* Trained 18 new presenters and launched 9 new programs, bringing fresh voices and perspectives to our community.

* Hosted two major outside broadcasts, for Anzac Day and Radiothon.

* Filled our studios with live music every single week (often multiple times per week), including three live studio audience broadcasts from the Parlour at Forest Park.

* Smashed our $20,000 Radiothon target and celebrated with a fantastic fundraising event at Sooki Lounge.

But wait, there’s more!

* In 2024 3MDR represented at the Kallista Market, Upwey Belgrave RSL, Sunday Sounds, Selby Fest and many other local events, providing market stalls, live musicians and DJs.

* In partnership with Music Victoria, Burrinja, Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Councils, we co-hosted three workshops for self-managed musicians, which is set to become an annual event.

* We hosted our first-ever vinyl fair which was a major hit! This will also be a yearly highlight from now on.

* From Wurundjeri cultural education to CMTO emergency preparedness training, we’re equipping our team to be knowledgeable and resilient.

* We welcomed dozens of work experience and placement students, spanning from primary school up to tertiary education.

* Our Committee of Management has been busy drafting and implementing new policies to keep us safe and running smoothly.

Next year marks 3MDR’s 40th anniversary, and it’s going to be massive! We can’t wait to share all the incredible plans we have in store for 2025.

We also welcome a new Committee of Management for 2025:

President – Ben
Vice President – Marissa
Secretary – Chris
Treasurer – Sue
Ordinary Members – Tash, Tanya, Rob, and Tim

You’ll be hearing from them in the new year.

The 3MDR office will be closed from 23rd December and reopen on 6th January.

Some of our presenters will also be taking a break during this period, but 3MDR’s own Larry Lyrebird will keep you entertained with a great selection of Australian music playlists.

We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.