Programming
JOY 94.9 is the first radio station in Australia to offer programming produced by and aimed specifically at the gay and lesbian community and to a lesser extent bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals. Programs on JOY incorporate a mix of talkback, music and specialist culture and lifestyle programs, including announcements promoting community events, counselling and support services and key networks supporting the gay and lesbian community. JOY 94.9 also operates a news service covering mainstream news events and issues as well those mainly concerning the gay and lesbian community and its long-running current affairs flagship, Saturday Magazine, continues to broadcast on Saturdays. The station is staffed by over 250 volunteers.
JOY 94.9 utilises online streaming audio to reach the gay and lesbian audience in the rest of Melbourne and the world.
All JOY 94.9 presenters perform their roles in voluntary capacities.
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