The documentaries and the weekly radio show, broadcast every Thursday for all of Term 4, were the principle outcomes of the Digital Recording Project, a partnership between Save the Children, South Australian Sports Training Academy (SAASTA) and CCRFM.

“The students worked really hard to get these documentaries together and the professional results really pay tribute to their commitment,” said Shane Reside, the project officer who facilitated the show.

As well as facilitating young indigenous people to have a public voice in the local community, the project was designed to boost confidence through public speaking, and to build theoretical and literacy skills. Another important outcome from the program has been an increased level of school engagement.

“It’s also been fantastic to see the broader community involved in what’s going on in the lives of young people at school,” said Save the Children’s program coordinator David Peedom.

Reflecting on the success of the program, Shane Reside said, “It’s been great to work with this group of inspiring young people. I think that it really shows that young Indigenous people in this community have a lot to say. It’s great to see them step up and take their place public debates.

“In collecting material for these documentaries, over 20 local people were interviewed by the SAASTA students, including Ceduna’s mayor, Allan Suter, so listen in and see if you recognise somebody’s voice.”

“I really think that a big thank you needs to be extended to everyone down at CCRFM. It is such an amazing resource for the local community to have and I really think that they should be supported in providing such a valuable local media outlet. They’ve been great for the Digital Recording Project, we really couldn’t have got it off the ground if it wasn’t for their support.

“It just goes to show that community radio really is a place where everybody’s voice can be heard.”

The radio documentaries will be replayed today (Thursday) at 2pm on 94.5FM.