Bounce Back with Matt

Blake is a young woman from Sydney's west who produces all of her own music. She has performed on national television, opened for iconic Aussie/international acts like "The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus", and even got an endorsement from Tony Hawk!

Megan Delacour is a young vibrant presenter of the Teenage dream show with Fi Fi (Felicity Saba) every alternate Saturday.

Board Member - Fundraising, Grants and Donations

Presenter of Un tocco d'iTalia and Disco Nights

Alvin Pandey is the producer and presenter of GAAN BAKSHO LIVE” is a Bengali Community talk show by Team “Gaan Baksho”.  We are bringing current affairs relevant for our Bengali Community living in Sydney, NSW. Our program consists of community topic discussions with significant guest speakers and celebrities. The program consists of announcements of upcoming Bengali events in Sydney.

Jie Pittman is a proud multi nation Darug, Yuin, Wiradjuri & Ngemba man. He was born in Blacktown, Western Sydney and raised in the film and television industries from the age of 7. With his blend of unique first nations cultures, languages, and traditions, he also embraces is English, Irish and German bloodlines with the same kind of love and admiration. Jie was born and raised in a household full of loving family values and cultural diversity. Today Jie identifies to be a proud First Nations man as well as an Australian and contributes to today's lifestyle we call Australia.

Fi Fi aka Felicity Saba currently a primary school student, she’s been involved in numerous creative arts including playing instruments, singing and enjoys craft. Fi Fi is a little bookworm and besides being fun, outgoing and creative, she also enjoys having a good old chat!

Marie Sales is an entrepreneur mother of four and in her final year of social work. She's someone who's dedicated to empowering others through real-life experiences. With a passion for Jiu Jitsu, Marie operates two successful academies and a franchise, inspiring people of all ages to achieve their goals to become better versions of themselves. She is also a purpose-driven motivator who shares her story of overoming obstacles and empowering others with her messages of encouragement.

Vivienne is thrilled to be running this Mandarin radio show for the community. As someone who is deeply connected to her cultural roots, she is excited to share her language skills and insights with listeners. Vivienne is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the community in this way and is committed to providing a platform that informs, inspires, and entertains.

Board Member  

Husband, father, grandfather. In a previous life I was General Manager of a software services company, retired in 2001. I have been involved in community radio since 2006, in administration and as a show runner. I have produced 3 podcasts, available on all platforms and www.fishwishing.com.au.

Rosh Vee is a presenter on the Busy Mums Radio Show at Alive 90.5FM

Rima (aka Rimz) Saba is a presenter on the Busy Mums Radio Show at Alive 90.5FM

I am a baby boomer, an introvert, and someone who enjoys exploring, experimenting and expressing life’s delights and mysteries. I’m a recovering procrastinator who is most proud of being comfortable as I am; the wrinkles, the weight, and the white hair. More curious than passionate, my current project is revising my narratives that no longer serve me, and replacing them with updated ones. Loving God, loving people, and pondering over the stuff of life are my endearing preoccupations

Matt Thompson is a presenter of the Thursday Breakfast Show at Alive 90.5FM Drama & Music Student with a zest and passion for life, Matt brings a new level of energy to Alive 90.5FM

Tarisai Vushe is an award winning artist and music theatre performer in Australia. A top 5 Australian Idol contestant performs in various musicals such as Walt Disney's The Lion King, Tarisai Kunashe Vushe. Violet Beauregarde in Charlie & The ChocolateFactory, Madiba - Nelson Mandela the Musical. Maranatha award USA winner 2021. Co producer@Out of Africa.

Imogen-Belle Markham-Ward aka Imi Imi is a fun loving & talented teen - she is a business owner, a brand representative, an actor, a dancer, a student, a student leader, a sister & a daughter. Imi loves to travel, immerse herself in different cultures, engage with people from all walks of life. She is excited to introduce you all to some Talented Teens and cool tunes.

William Grew up around festival culture, living and breathing the rave from a young age. He loves setting bodies rocking with chills and a beat, a favourite pastime is running the car radio flat at a prime spot by a river or the ocean cranking deep heavy tunes into the night. He spins tunes for […]

Darrell Milton is a life-long music nerd and former D-grade rock star. A fan of all styles and genres of music, his music knowledge had helped him win many trivia nights, and he'll entertain anyone with fun facts, and not so fun facts about your favourite artists, and many you'd rather forget.

Kirsten is a presenter on the Sunday Sports Round up show at Alive 90.5FM

Roy is a presenter of the Hills District Dad Radio Show & the After Party on Alive 90.5.

Board Member - Treasurer  

6oclockswill 8pm to 9pm every Tuesday Your sound your community Alive 90.5fm   Bio Old enough to know better and young enough to still do all the fun things.

Roger, a member of the Program Committee and Education Team, brings a wealth of “life experiences” attained over his illustrious career spanning many decades! Roger has experienced and collected an array of music that has been selected from a variety of sources both in Australia and other parts of the World.  

Do you love the 70s,80s and 90s? Are you sick of the same old playlists on classic radio? Catch Stipe's Hidden Gems for the latest batch of underappreciated, forgotten and overshadowed tracks from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Stipe has been in the radio game for over 7 years now and loves to entertain listeners and broaden their minds musically. He discovered 80's music at age 17 and hasn't looked back even growing a mullet at one stage to prove he wasn't joking. Before radio he even moonlighted as a roadie so he could work on his dream 80s acts such as icehouse and mi-sex.

To know the Show you got to know the person … So who is BRAD Stevens : well, to start off – he believes he is the selfie KING, while talking to him you may also think he is the Sri Lankan ambassador/ high commissioners –for the record he is NOT,  Loves the outdoors and a firm believer of making the best of what you got & living life to the fullest  - he is a dad & loves his wife ( we had to add that last part as per the strict instructions he has received) Anyway ...so what will Brad Stevens bring to Alive 90.5 - A Radio show with a real difference that covers everything you want! From all your local community headlines to events you don’t want to miss out on, local & global if it matters – Brad will keep you informed. The show would also give you a favour of Sri Lanka (that’s Brad’s background) – So, its like your one stop shop for the best radio experience - info-tainment with the best tunes ! Remember to tune into The Brad Stevens Show Every Sunday Evenings 5-7pm  right here on Alive 90.5 & share this info with all your friends

In previous lives, Steve worked as a Technical Officer for CSIRO (based at Prospect) and a TAFE Teacher (based at The Hills College). He has been a presenter on Alive 90.5 FM for more than 5 years, and a guest on several shows before that. Steve's musical tastes range from Rock to Classical (and several stops in between), and he also specialises in high quality Dad jokes.   Two of Steve’s earliest live concert memories are The Hollies (at The Hordern Pavillion) and the Rolling Stones (at Randwick Racecourse)

Fiona Mary Berry will bring light hearted fun, lively music and lots of wellness ideas from our community with her interviews from an array of invited guests. Satisfying either your Mind, Soul or Body to feel energised with Alive 90.5 FM. Fiona’s current show  “Start your day revitalised”  is at 9am on both Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings and will have upbeat and lively music, to tap your feet to and some very interesting interview with guests.          

Treasurer Board Member – Donations & Fundraising  

Lesley is the founder & radio host on Psychics on Radio, Angels on Air show. Radio Show - Psychics on Air Radio Experience - Alive 90.5FM , Pulse FM & SWR 99.9 She is also the founder of Australian Psychic Medium Team & Sydney Psychic Medium Team.  

Fariha is a highly skilled degree qualified professional who started their insurance career back in 2003 at AON as a General Insurance Broker then moved into Underwriting with AIG and Vero Insurance. Industry experience in the fields of Broking, Business Development, Account relationship and Management, Sales and Underwriting. Roles have encompassed Account Manager, Senior Account […]

Board Member – Sponsorship

I retired in 2016 after a career in sales within the Grocery Market. My career started as a Sales Representative and at retirement I was Australian Sales Director with a Multi National England based Personal care and home cleaning products. I was also a member of the International Sales Committee Retirement was a little boring […]

I was born in Germany in 1967 and lived in the UK until the family relocated to what is now Zimbabwe, (formally Rhodesia), in 1974 where I remained through my formative years. After completing high school I worked at the Archipelago nightclub in Harare as a DJ until relocating back to the UK in 1987. My family dispersed around the world, father went back to the UK, mother and sister to Australia and my two brothers went to South Africa. I worked in the IT industry in Bristol for several years and then moved to Australia to join my family in 2001 and have been here ever since. In my younger years I enjoyed outdoor climbing and still play a bit of squash now and then which I fit in-between riding my old motorbike which I have had for 26 years!

Talofa Lafa, Ana Tiufea is a host of the Australian Echo for the Forgotten Samoans with co-hosts Elaine Vaai and Paulo Vaai

Talofa Lafa Elaine Vaai is your host and presenter on the Australian Echo for the Forgotten Samoans Show  with co-hosts Paul Vaai and Anna Tifeau

Talofa Lafa, Paulo Vaai is a host of the Australia Echo for the Forgotten Samoans with co-hosts Elaine Vaai and Ana Tifeau.

The show kicks off with Bollywood hits (7:00pm), covering the latest releases and most trending artists. This is followed by a listener-driven segment, titled “Yeh Hai Sydney Meri Jaan” (8:00pm). The segment is flooded with audience requests and messages, and offers Rajesh an opportunity to connect deeply with the community he has harvested over the […]

[caption id="attachment_79394" align="alignnone" width="300"] Matt Caruana - Presenter at Alive 90.5FM[/caption] Matthew holds over 5 years of experience in presenting and workshopping young people and adults at high schools and corporations on Mental Health. His humanitarian work has proved to be making a change in those he works with and has gifted him with various awards in this space. As he rolls forward in life, he uses his voice to instruct, inspire, and influence millions of mindsets to create meaningful change in their lives.  

Paul enjoys sharing his knowledge and lifelong love of music with you each week on the PaSS. His first international concert experience was Led Zeppelin at the Sydney Showground in 1972 – and since then, he hasn’t looked back. Musically,  he played in a number of Sydney bands for over two decades. He also worked as a music journalist, having had reviews and interviews published in various local, national and international music magazines.

Board Member - Deputy Chair

Dominic Vozzo is the new presenter of Alive 90.5 FM's Drive program on Tuesday afternoons and Hit Mix show on Wednesday Nights

Divya Saxena is the co-presenter of Alive 90.5's entertaining talk show, ‘What’s Going On’.

Keith and his wife Judy have lived in the Sydney Hills area for over 48 years, they have three children and seven grandchildren and they both love to travel.

Tony has been running Sunday Sports Round-Up for five years. He has a passion for all sports but his first love is rugby league. Tony lead calls the Wentworthville Magpies games and NPL 1 football.

Anne is the joint presenter of Pick 'n' Mix. She brings an interesting mix of interests to the show and she loves music (especially ABBA, 80s, 90’s & the latest hits), Taikoz (Japanese drumming), nursing and volunteering.

Board Member - Chairman  

Board Member – Education  

Julie is one half of Pick 'n' Mix with Anne and Julie and has been presenting with Alive 90.5 FM since 2018. Julie and Anne have been friends for many years, meeting when their (now adult) children were in kindy together. They enjoy each other's company every Tuesday afternoon and have lots of fun chatting about local news and events, listening to great music and meeting a wide range of wonderful guests.

Heba Kassoua grew up between Syria and the Central Coast of NSW. She holds a Masters degree in Interpreting and Translation & NAATI level 3 from the University of Western Sydney. Heba also holds a Bachelor degree in Arts, Government and International relations and Arabic and Islamic Studies as well as Arabic Literature from the University of Sydney. Heba worked as a research assistant and as a court interpreter and translator prior to joining SBS Radio.

Deputy Chair Board Member – Fundraising & Events  

Peter presents 'What's Going On' with Divya on Wednesday and is member of the Alive 90.5 FM Board.

Dimitri presents Mediterranean Mix on a Saturday Night and is a member of the Alive 90.5 FM Board

A keen music fan since before he could talk, John experienced a Zen awakening, on hearing Metallica, accompanied by heavy chords and even heavier lyrics. John was there at the “Golden Age” of metal, when wearing leather and chains wasn’t only for Mardi Gras, and he is sure he will be there at the re-birth […]

Kaushala/K co-hosts with Rod on Rod & Kay.

Terry Swan presents Music To Midnight and a member of our programming committee.

Board Member  

Tony Jenkins is a former entertainer who worked on television and stage for many years. He now is delighted to present his favourite music for you including big bands, stage musicals and some of the all-time greats of the recording industry.

Jack "Happy Jack" Bylsma presents Morning Magazine every Monday morning. Jack has a background in singing, first performing in his school days with the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir and later with the Hills Harmony Barbershop Chorus.

Board Member – Membership & Communication  

Paul joined Alive 90.5 in 1998 due to his love of smooth jazz music which was the station’s music format at the time.  Music has been his life-long passion and he has presented Sunday Brunch on Alive 90.5 for 16 years.

Board Member – Secretarial & Public Relations

Aparna joined Alive 90.5 more than seven years ago and currently presents Friday Drive and the Amrap Countdown show.

Darryn is Presenter/Producer on Spotlight with Dr Jim Taggart OAM.

Frank’s music knowledge comes from growing up alongside a variety of influences including Opera, Hillbilly, Gospel and Early Rock N Roll in the 50’s, A strong interest in most forms of '60s Music with attendances at Live Music Concerts from Age 13, A continued deep passion through the 70s with a back to Blues and Roots following through the '80s, '90s and 2000's leading to his own Radio Show “ Blues Circus” commencing at the Alive 90.5 S Studios in May 2007.

Rowdy Rod is a comedian bringing his humour to the airwaves here on Alive 90.5 - Catch Rod behind the mic as a part of the Game On! panel and his own show, Saturday Happy Hour.

In 2018 I completed the Advanced Diploma of Radio Essentials at the Australian Film Television and Radio School. I'm also a part of the Alive 90.5 Sports team.

[caption id="attachment_79394" align="alignnone" width="300"] Matt Caruana - Presenter at Alive 90.5FM[/caption] Matthew holds over 5 years of experience in presenting and workshopping young people and adults at high schools and corporations on Mental Health. His humanitarian work has proved to be making a change in those he works with and has gifted him with various awards in this space. As he rolls forward in life, he uses his voice to instruct, inspire, and influence millions of mindsets to create meaningful change in their lives.