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Voice of Charity (VOC) is a Christian, Cultural and Ecumenical Radio Station managed by the Lebanese Maronite Missionaries. VOC is the official radio station for the Eastern Churches in Australia and New Zealand, broadcasting in Arabic and in English.
VOC mainly aims to spread the Word of God. Its programs target full panoply of listeners, especially the families, the youth, the children, the elderly, the ailing, the solitary, the weak and all people of good will without any discrimination.
Voice of Charity has broadcast for the first time in Sydney on 10 November 1997, maintaining the same objectives and approach to that in Lebanon. All programs broadcast, are produced in Lebanon or Australia and are presented in both the Arabic and English languages, and in accordance with the Liturgical year. Programs are prepared to meet all age groups.
The initial broadcast was for one hour a day, five days a week, broadcasting from 2NBC FM. Subsequently the VOC was broadcasting from SWR FM, six days and up to 20 hours a week. In December 2000, the VOC temporarily discontinued its broadcast due to various challenges experienced in accessing air time from existing community radio stations, and obtaining a frequency in the voice of charity’s own right.
* On the 8th of April 1999, Voice of charity has become registered as a company limited by guarantee
(ACN 086 644 377)
* On the 20th of March 2000, Voice of Charity has made an application for a community broadcasting licence (licence area plan Blacktown RA1) to represent the Christian Community Interest.
* On the 17th of April 2000, the Australian Broadcasting Authority has approved that the broadcasting service proposed by Voice of Charity for the people from Eastern Christian communities in Sydney, falls within the
open narrowcasting category.
* In December 2003, VOC purchased three VHF frequencies and resumed its broadcast on Christmas Day 2003. VOC broadcasts 24/7 from its own Studios at Mt Druitt with an audience of over 2000 families. These frequencies are received only on special receivers which have been made available to parishioners through the Churches.
* In July 2009, VOC has leased the 1701AM frequency and increased its audience to over 20,000 listeners.
* In March 2010, VOC has allocated one VHF frequency in Wollongong, one VHF frequency in Brisbane, two VHF frequencies in Melbourne and one VHF frequency in Adelaide.
* On the 22nd of February 2011, the Minister for the Arts and the Treasurer, have approved the application for VOC to be listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations. Voice of Charity Public Fund, has become eligible to receive tax deductible donations.
MISSION
Deliver the Word of God to every house and every Eastern Christian person in Australia through the Audio Visual mediums in both the Arabic and English languages.
* Deliver the liturgical, spiritual and social education in accordance with the traditions and culture of the Eastern Rites.
* Attend to the social and ecumenical needs of the Eastern Christian communities in Australia through open and honest dialogue on contemporary and communal needs.
* Provide an “on the ground” support strategy to follow up on program discussions, including issues and community cases, which arise as a result of these programs.
* Serve Eastern Churches through participation.
* Provide educational, social and spiritual programs in both Arabic and English addressing all age groups.
* Work closely with mainstream government agencies to provide awareness and develop support strategies.
* Work on reducing the generation and social gap in the community through education, awareness and support strategies.
LOVE
UNCONDITIONAL
It is God who Sees in secret
&
rewards us accordingly
many times over...
To hear of the One whom the Father has sent into the world and to believe in Him; for this the Voice Of Charity (VOC) was born and thrives.
Proclaiming Jesus is our Saviour and the Way to the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit is at the heart and the life of the Voice Of Charity.
From the Southern Hemisphere, 'Down-Under', VOC for 19 Years as teacher, friend, guide and companion for our journey as pilgrims, we have been proclaiming the Word.
God's instrument at the service of the Word in the world, VOC is highly dependent on your love, prayer and charitable support.
In this our motto finds its meaning:
“So that Love may have a Voice…”
As God gifts children to parents to nurture, likewise God entrusted all of us with VOC to take good care of her needs and wants.
Allow us to take the opportunity to reach out to all people with good will for a generous gift as an offering for the safe keeping of VOC into the next millennium as a beacon of light to all for the salvation of souls.
For the greater glory of God!
Voice of Charity welcomes sponsorship to assist with the upgrade of studio and broadcast equipment, the production of the programs and the general running of the Radio Station.
These amounts are exclusive of any Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Below is a standard table of rates for your consideration:
|
Period |
Amount |
Period |
Amount |
|
1 month |
$600 |
6 months |
$3,200 |
|
3 months |
$1600 |
12 months |
$6,400 |
Special offer is available for small businesses
Sponsors will be announced during the highest rated programs a number of times. Announcement will be in the following form:
“This program is proudly sponsored by:
‘your institution' – brief description of product or service”.
We thank you most sincerely for your consideration. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to help us reach our listeners and introduce them, in turn, to your business and them, in turn, to your business. Contact: (02) 9625 6111