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Month: March 2022
Support Act announces new mental health events for First Nations music workers
Support Act has announced its first First Nations Mental Health First Aid training program, specifically for First Nations musicians, managers, crew and music workers, and non-Indigenous people working with them. Held in conjunction with Makeshift, the nationally accredited training for individuals and teams teaches people how to effectively recognise and respond to mental health issues, […]
Mentally healthy workplaces
“All industries need to create culturally and psychologically safe spaces for their staff.” Our CEO, Clive Miller, talks to SafeWork NSW about the importance of creating mentally healthy workplaces in the music industry in his role as Ambassador for Mentally Healthy Workplaces. Working in the music industry creates a unique set of challenges that can […]
Support Act launches first ever industry mental health and wellbeing survey
Support Act, in conjunction with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, has today launched its first ever Mental Health and Wellbeing in Music and Live Performing Arts survey. The aim of the survey is to provide an updated picture of the mental health and wellbeing of people working in music and live performing arts in Australia, the factors […]
New date for Head First music industry conference announced
Support Act has today announced a new date for its rescheduled Head First music industry conference about mental health and wellbeing – Wednesday 25 May 2022. Despite two COVID-related postponements, the long-awaited event will return at the brand new Australian Institute of Music (AIM) campus in The Rocks, Sydney from 9am-5pm, followed by performances and networking. Hosted by presenter, podcaster and author Yumi Stynes, […]
