International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting two incredible women who are making a difference in the Australian music industry through this special edition of Outside In’ for Women In Pop.

Dive into the musical worlds of Jenna McDougall a.k.a Hevenshe and Emily Wurramara as they share their lived experiences with mental health and working in the music industry.

Give Now

Did you know that you can make a regular monthly, quarterly or annual donation to Support Act? 

These donations are an easy way to show your dedicated support and provide us with greater security to continue our crucial work. 

If you can, please make a regular gift today.

Sound Check is out now!

The newest edition of Sound Check is out now, our bi-monthly newsletter for the music community focussing on all things mental health, including news, events, insights and tips.

With International Women’s Day just around the corner, we’re highlighting an incredible female artist, Arig. This issue also talks through trauma and PTSD in music, the benefits of meditation on the road and the importance of keeping up a regular exercise routine. 

Wellbeing Helpline Resources

Looking for some materials to help spread the good word about our Wellbeing Helpline in your workplace or venue?

Check out our brand new Wellbeing Helpline posters, free to download now. You’ll also find social media tiles, general assets and banners to help spread the word about the Helpline to your team and those in the music community.

What we do

Support Act is the music industry’s charity, delivering crisis relief services to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres who are unable to work due to ill health, injury, a mental health problem or some other crisis, such as COVID-19. 

We also develop and implement life-saving mental health and wellbeing programs and services.

About Support Act

Get Help

You can get help by applying for financial support if you are a musician, manager, crew or music worker in crisis. We will also contribute to the cost of a funeral.

Contact the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline if you are concerned about any aspect of your mental health, and check out our Resources page to discover industry-specific mental health videos, training options, articles and other cool stuff.

Get Help

Give Help

You can give help by making an individual or company donation, fundraising, leaving a gift to us in your will, and by spreading the word about our services to anyone in need. See below for more information.

Give Help

HOW CAN I HELP?

If you would like to make an individual or company donation, please visit our donate page. A recurring monthly or annual donation is a great way to ensure your ongoing support. All donations are tax deductible.

There are many ways to fundraise: hold an event (when conditions allow), donate a percentage of sales from products, services or merchandise, or set up a donation page on social media for your birthday or other special occasion. Please make sure you register with us first.

Help A Mate provides an opportunity to raise money for an artist, roadie or music worker who is in need or suffering hardship or distress. This could be through a dedicated appeal or a fundraising event. Find out more.

If you would like to leave Support Act a gift in your Will or should you decide to include Support Act as a beneficiary, we provide more information here. You can also call our CEO Clive Miller on 1300 731 303.

Make a Bequest

Music workers are a proud and resilient bunch, and some can be reluctant to seek help, even though they might be in financial distress or just need to talk to someone about their wellbeing. If you know someone who needs our help, please encourage them to contact us.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Whether you want to learn how to give or get help, look after your own own wellbeing or hear how others in the music community have overcome challenges, this is for you.

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