ABC Friends is a not-for-profit volunteer-based organisation.

Our vision

is for a fearless, independent ABC valued by all Australians and fully supported by government.

Our mission

To represent the community interest in defending and promoting the vital role of the ABC as a national public media organisation that:

• is essential for a healthy democracy
• is independent of government influence, commercial sponsorship and advertising
• is accountable to the public
• offers distinctive, high quality programs and services
• promotes Australian culture in all its diversity
• is accessible and relevant to all Australians

How we work

• We influence government policies on the ABC and ensure that it is fully funded to fulfil its role as Australia’s national public media organisation as set out in the ABC Charter.
• We campaign to persuade the public and political candidates of the importance of the ABC.
• We inform the Australian public about issues affecting the ABC and public media.
• We conduct research into emerging issues in public media and to better understand the environment in which the ABC operates.
• We partner with like-minded organisations to conduct research, campaign, and communicate with the public.
• We collaborate with, support and coordinate the work of the state and territory divisions of ABC Friends.
• We are non-partisan.