Join the movement to support a thriving, diverse and sustainable Australian media landscape.
How you can help
Support your local and independent news publications! If you have the means to purchase a paid subscription or donate to a newsroom, your money will go a long way to producing public interest journalism. But if not, your engagement still helps (for example, newsrooms can use this to demonstrate value to advertisers or funders). So read, watch, subscribe and share away…
Consider advertising with your local digital newsroom. They will be able to provide you with stats about the reach of their stories. Generally, audiences of local news publications are highly engaged and highly targeted, so advertising is extremely effective. LINA newsrooms must uphold strong editorial standards, so you can rest easy knowing your business is advertising with a reputable organisation.
LINA is seeking policy amendments to support newsroom sustainability:
- Government advertising commitments for locally produced media, legislated for continuity.
- Local Government Acts updated to include digital public interest news publishers.
- Access to DGR status for public interest journalism.
- Eligibility for all support programs relevant to news media.
- Support for the industry-led activities outlines in LINA’s Pre-Budget Submission 2025-2026.
Funders want to help build an informed and engaged society, and journalism is increasingly recognised as an important contributor to that role. LINA is seeking partners in a range of activities, reach out to get the conversation started or donate online!
It’s tough enough out there for independent news organisations—let us help you! Find out about a LINA membership or get in touch to chat about how we can help.
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LINA can support your independent newsroom by providing help with journalism, business operations, technology, audience engagement, grants and funding, and much more.
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Support LINA
LINA’s programs are aimed at supporting independent newsrooms to improve capacity for long-term sustainability, and we welcome all support! LINA is an ACNC registered not-for-profit organisation, and can accept DGR1 donations. Support LINA through a donation, or get in touch to talk about how we can work together.
“I would have quit long ago if not for LINA’s support.”
Raphaela Crosby, Editor of New England Times
