ABOUT US
Bringing Hope, Sharing Joy and Building Community in Esperance.
103.9HopeFM is operated entirely by a team of enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to produce local-content broadcasts and streamed programs from other sources. We have broadcasters aged between 9 and 79, who all have very diverse tastes in music, but all share the aim of Bringing Hope, Sharing Joy and Building Community. 103.9HopeFM is run by the community, for the community, and welcomes anyone who is willing to work with the ethos of the organisation.
Founded on the 13th of February 1997 103.9HopeFM is Esperance’s very own community radio in Esperance, Western Australia. With a Christian foundation, the mission of 103.9HopeFM community radio is to broadcast content that will bring a smile to your body and soul.
OUR TEAM
Meredith Waters - Volunteer Manager & Co-host of H2Ox2 the Formula for Fun on Sat nights 7:00pm
Manager
Meredith began broadcasting with 103.9HopeFM in 2012, with a partner in Comedy – Sue Meyer. Since then she has been involved as Secretary with the Board (2014-2017), and now as Volunteer Manager since 2018, but still enjoys the time behind the mic through the week, with RPH radio reading, and on a Sat night with her husband, as one half of H2Ox2 the formula for fun on Saturday nights!
The 1stAlbum purchased– Abba Arrival in 1977
What makes me smile? A really good coffee, over great conversation…. Or is that great conversation over really good coffee??? – Coffee 1st I think…
What brings me hope?– 103.9HopeFM. I really believe in our vision/mission, that if we bring hope, share joy and build community, our lives, our community and our world will be better.
Andrew Waters - with Meredith Waters is 'H20x2 the Formula for Fun on Sat Nights' 7:00pm Playing 80s Rock & your requests!
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM?I thought it would be fun if I did a radio show with Meredith – so that’s how I got involved. We started a Saturday night show together this year.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Olivia Newton John – Take me home country road, …. Or Star Wars soundtrack – the original episode 4!
What makes you smile? Seeing people do good things for each other
What do you hope in/for? I hope I can speak truth, and bring enjoyment into people’s lives.
Tina McCaskill - Tues Talk n Tunes with Tina Tuesdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm
How did I get involved?
Tina was looking for some volunteering in the community and liked music, so thought she would give us go – she brings her lovely Kiwi accent across the airwaves and brings smiles to the faces of all who listen to her!
1st Album purchased:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
What makes me smile?
Lots of things. A sunny Esperance day… The company of good friends… My dog with his funny antics!
What brings me hope? Community working together to achieve a good outcome, the power of positive thinking and knowing that everything will be okay – we’ve just got to keep working at it!!
George “The Janitor” Starcevich - Jammin' with the Janitor Hits from the 50s - 70s Tues 2:00pm - 4:00pm
How did you come to be invovled with 103.9HopeFM? Met a volunteer from 103.9HopeFM on the crosswalk. She invited me to sit in… and I did!
What makes you smile? Good humour
What was the first album you ever purchased? Hard one to remember…. Connie Francis?!
What brings you hope?Good people. (Honest and without pretention)
Polly's Picks - light classical music played Sun 3-4pm
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Wanted to do something different
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Ricky Nebon
What makes you smile? Dogs
What do you hope in/for? Contentment
MIchael and Lisa "Journey in to the Unknown" Fridays 6:00-8pm
How did you come to volunteer at 103.9HopeFM?
Michael: Through my work with Cam Can
Lisa: Through my husband Michael
What was the 1st album you purchased?
Michael: DC Talk Jesus Freak
Lisa: I honestly don’t know, possible Pierce The Veols Collide with the Sky
What makes you smile?
Michael: My wife Lisa and our son Felix 😊
Lisa: Friendly banter, silliness, little things working out perfectly, My son!
What do you hope in/for?
Michael: A bright today and an even better future. UNITY
Lisa: The world to become a kinder, more accepting place where people build each other up rather than compete, where people share love and light.
Kaylene's Morning Sleep in List Sat 9am
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Dad working there. CamCan, and through friends
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Colin Buchannan
What makes you smile? Listening to good music loud, my cat, catching up with my friends & family, eating good food, kids, swimming.
What do you hope in/for? Having fun, meeting new people, sharing my love of music
Kerrianne's Rockout Sat 10am
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I love music and my career took me along to see how I can be involved
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Kerrianne’s favourite song is Take me to Church by Hozier
What makes you smile? Being Happy
What do you hope in/for? To play music
Michelle's carefully collated Songs from A Ward Tues 6pm
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I was supporting a lovely woman who was keen to be involved in radio – the lady left – and I have continued!
What was the 1st Album you purchased? not sure…
What makes you smile? Creating great radio programs…
What do you hope in/for? To have a good life
Riley's Playlist of great movie music Thurs 4pm
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Dale's Eclectic Music Mix Fri 2pm with a bit of help from Kirk
Dale: How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I had a friend who was on HopeFM and he suggested I come and get involved too. What was the 1st Album you purchased? I am not sure – but right now, my all time favourite album is Phantom of the Opera What makes you smile? Lots of things – people, my favourite people, Batman, drumming, and Phantom of the Opera! What do you hope in/for? to sing Phantom of the Opera
Kirk: How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? By being involved with the disability support centre What was the 1st Album you purchased? Blink 182 – All the small things What makes you smile? The beach What do you hope in/for? Happiness
Chris Blair - Reflections Mon 11am, Thurs 6:30am & 10:30pm
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Meredith
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. This was the first album I purchased when I began working at 15
What makes you smile? Animals
What do you hope in/for? That my words (devotions) reach out to others and bring them joy.
Pat May - Reflections Mon 11am, Thur 6:30am & 10:30pm
How did you come to volunteer with 103.9HopeFM? By Meredith’s desire to read the bible on air
What makes you smile? Random acts of kindness. People responding to God and His invitation to a relationship with Him
What was the first album you ever purchased? I have never owned an album!
What do you hope in or for? For people to respond to the Word of God
Christine Dowell - Reflections Mon 11am, Thur 6:30am & 10:30pm
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? I have always been interested in work after I indicated my willingness to volunteer at 103.9HopeFM whilst completing a survey
What was the 1st Album you purchased? I’m not sure – but I would have been a monkees album (probably an EP because I couldn’t afford an album)
What makes you smile? Many things: – Beautiful Esperance mornings,- sunny, no wind. Children’s joy. My comical, exuberant terrier
What do you hope in/for? My hope is in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life
And we are very grateful for all the other tasks Christine undertakes to keep our station running
Wilma Watson Wilma's Lists Country & Rock n Roll 9:30am Mon, Wed & Fri
How did you come to volunteer with 103.9HopeFM? Volunteering is really good to do, & to help other people.
What makes you smile? Waking up each morning!
What was the first album you ever purchased? Elvis
What do you hope in or for? That one day we might have world peace
Cathy Campbell our fabulous Finance Officer & RPH Radio Reading Local News
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Through the Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman
What makes you smile? Funny annimals
What do you hope in/for? The ability for all of us to make a difference
Janelle - RPH Radio Reading Local News & Stories
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Hope FM, through Seek Volunteer, offered a unique opportunity to participate in the Radio Reading Program as a remote reader. I applied as I wanted to further develop my Voice Over skills in Community Radio and to support this valuable service to the Esperance Community. I look forward to sharing my voice and reading skills with you.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Ringo Starr “Goodnight Vienna”
What makes you smile? Many things…. radio, great music, great friends and family and most of all….. my new granddaughter.
What do you hope in/for? I hope for a Covid 19 vaccine to be developed to save lives now and for our future generations.
Monca Walsh RPH Radio Reading Local News
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? My children and my sister
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Rumours – Fleetwood Mac
What makes you smile? Grandchildren
What do you hope in/for? World Peace!!
Jozie Goodfield -Tues 7:00pm & repeated on Thurs 4:30pm & Sat 8am
A vital team member of the RPH Radio Reading Team. Stories for the young, and the young at heart! produced in collaboration with Esperance Public Library and RPH
Listen in on many a Tuesday evening from 7:00pm for children’s stories, read by our very own Jozie
How did you come to be involved in 103.9HopeFM? Through reading ‘The Twits” for RPH prior to the Twits performance at the civic centre in October 2018, and the rest is, as they say…. history!
What was the 1st Album you purchased? ‘Thrillier” by Michael Jackson
What makes you smile? Rainbows
What do you hope for? A harmonious future
Jen Ford - Bird of the Month & RPH Radio Reading
Thanks to Jen, we are all learning a lot more about our local birds, their calls, and what we can do to make sure they have the best chance of survival. Jen is also part of our growing RPH team, and you can hear her reading out news and information from the Esperance Express and Esperance Tide on Tues Mornings and Wed evenings.
How did you come to be involved in 103.9HopeFM? Know people involved
What was the 1st Album you purchased? Too long ago to remember! However I can remember my 1st book purchase – “Jennie” by Paul Gallico in 1967!
What makes you smile? The natural environment, landscapes, flora and fauna
What do you hope for? Enjoy life. Do not cause concern to others.
Braeden White - Mondays catchup on sports, & other things from 5-6pm
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM?
To make people feel happy and confident within the Esperance Region. I want to make my own story about Covid 19 / myself and our community and help people with autism
What was the 1st Album you purchased?
Post Malone – Goodbyes, Better Now and Circles
What makes you smile?
Playing video games on my console, xbox, ps4 and ps3
Listening to my favourite songs Diamonds, Sam Smith, Post Malone, & also Justin Bieber and Imagine Dragons
What do you hope in/for?
Be locally famous!
'Bid' Kim Bidstrup - Listen out for his amazing voice in our RPR Radio Reading Programs
How did you come to be involved iwth 103.9HopeFM?
I read an article in the (wonderful!) Esperance Tide
What was the first album you purchased?
“James Taylor” – James Taylor 1968
What makes you smile?
My loved ones. My rescue dog, Roxy. My work as an Actor!!!
What do you hope in or for?
My hope in the Great Mystery (God)
Curtis Mayfield Community Information Broadcaster
How did you come to be involved with 103.9HopeFM? Rocked up at the OB caravan on New Year’s Day, and went on air… and now, I’m on the team.
What was the 1st Album you purchased? The Western Border EP by Grand Casual
What makes you smile? Working with people and interacting with the community
What do you hope in/for? A nice life with minimum stress
All the other people who help to keep 103.9HopeFM operating!
Chris Knox – Technician
Chris King – Technician
Berne Franklin – so grateful for her admin assistance
Christine Dowell – so grateful for her admin assistance
Thanks to those broadcasters who have been involved with 103.9HopeFM, you have helped make us who we are!
Dale and Olivia broadcasted with us bringing a fantastic little bit of everything -we hope they come back when they get the chance!
Barbara and Arthur “Gotta have God” Kids devotion, gentle music and interviews with local people
Tom McCracken. loves to play local WA bands and musicians
