The 3MDR Team
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John was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1953. From an early age, just before his teens, he was constantly tuning in to the AM radio stations that were operating in Melbourne, enjoying the different genres of music, from pop to rock. As a teenager he would buy various music magazines that were published here in […]
Kaye first discovered radio (apart from 3XY in the 1970’s!!!) in 2017 when she retired (the first time) and was looking for volunteer opportunities near her home in Sth Gippsland. Vision Australia Radio (Warragul) was looking for a Roster Coordinator for the 50+ volunteers reading the local newspapers for the Gippsland community and to assist […]
John has had experience recording & engineering music live and in the studio. He’s been a drummer in bands throughout his adult life, and by day, he works as a product designer, specialising in electrical and electronic products. Since March 2020, John has presented Sidetracks on 3MDR, having been introduced to 3MDR through his singer/songwriter […]
Jamie (aka JD) is a local hills audio engineer and AV technician with 20+ years in the live event and broadcast industry. He’s passionate about community radio and equally passionate about the tech that runs it. One day he’d like to have a beard as majestic as Phil’s. Jamie joins the 3MDR tech subcommittee in […]
3MDR IT guy Damien first became involved whilst he was living a couple streets away from the Emerald studio many moons ago. Having moved into the area, he was keen to help out with a few community groups around town. At one point, he had the idea to build a web based sponsorship database – […]
Freo of Mast Gully Fellers fame is a recent (2024) edition to the 3MDR events subcommittee, and so generous with his knowledge of marketing and mad graphic design skills!
We couldn’t do any of the fun and amazing events and community engagement that 3MDR is so well known for without our fantastic volunteers! Belgrave Lantern Parade, June 2025 But Wait, There’s More! 2024 Radiothon Gig at Sooki Lounge, October 2024 Big Gig at Elevations Emerald, November 2025 Belgrave Lantern Parade, […]
Phil has been involved with Community Radio 3MDR for 16 years, first as a volunteer, then as Station Manager for 11 years, and now again as a volunteer presenter and audio engineer. Phil now also delivers 3MDR’s new presenter training.
In addition to being an excellent musician, Tina is our office volunteer extraordinaire! In her own words: “I first discovered 3MDR as a singer in local community choirs Sweet Sassafras and VoKallista as it sometimes occasioned a 3MDR appearance. Fast forward a few years and I was doing open mic nights at Burrinja and Selby […]
Ren has a background in the non-profit community services sector and brings training, governance, and marketing experience to 3MDR. As Engagement Coordinator with 3MDR, and former Board Member with Technorama – the national peak body for community media technologists, Ren draws on experience of community engagement, sponsorship, volunteer management, marketing & digital management, planning, grant […]
Michelle has been part of the 3MDR family for almost 20 years. A community-minded music lover with wide-ranging experience in community radio and not-for-profits, Michelle brings her skills in fundraising, strategic planning, and stakeholder management to the role of Station Manager at 3MDR. A former 3MDR broadcaster, Michelle is passionate about supporting creativity, diversity and […]
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