Imparja Television is a television services network established in Australia’s remote eastern and central Australia. Imparja was the first Aboriginal member of Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations.
Imparja means footprints in Arrernte. It was founded on 2 January 1988, owned by Imparja Television Pty Ltd and affiliates to Nine Network. It provides free to view transmission to its viewers. This network is headquartered in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. This company was created by Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association in 1986 providing radio services in local languages which convinced Government of Northern Territory to offer of $2million. South Australian Government offered loan and subsequently, federal, state and political governments were pitted against each other. Eventually CAAMA got the license from Australian Broadcasting Tribunal.
During its span Imparja launched many channels, won awards. In 1990, it launched Imparja Local News whose studio was based in Alice Springs. In 93’, audience has doubled. In 1997, it became proprietary company and satellite transmissions were moved.
During 2000-10, it launched Channel 31 which later on was replaced by National Indigenous Television. It was criticized in 2004 for alcohol advertisements. Imparja National News, launched in 2005, mostly covered Alice Springs News, later on sanctions were imposed to limit the local coverage. In 2o10, Australian Communications and Media Authority licensed Imparja and South Cross Central to broadcast a remote are digital channel.
Imparja’s shareholders, investors and directors are all aboriginal and supports many communities who face abuses of any kind. Yearly, it donates $30,000 to communities who fall under funding guidelines. Till now, it has donated $4, 00,000 to community programs. It broadcasts Yamba’s Playtime for preschool kids.
Imparja is currently Australia’s last truly independent television network. Imparja gives full time employment to over 60 people on all stations. It receives funding and resources from Prime Minister’s cabinet. It believes in self-determination and reconciliation process.
Imparja Headquarters Full Contact Details
Imparja Head Office Address: 18 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870
Imparja Office Phone Number: 08 8950 1411
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Imparja Office Fax Number: 08 8950 1430
Imparja Official Website: imparja.com
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Twitter Handle: twitter.com/imparjatv
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LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/imparja–television
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Important Links
Contact Page: imparja.com/pages/contact
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Frequently Asked Questions: imparja.com/pages/faq
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Careers Page: imparja.com/pages/career
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