“I’ve been immersed in the world of music since childhood, finding peace in lyrics and melodies – a form of self-regulation I didn’t fully grasp at the time.“ However, my journey has been intertwined with the challenges of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), which has profoundly shaped my artistic path. Now, I find myself at […]
Author: Gemma Iacobaccio
Let’s talk about trauma and PTSD
Trauma is a disruptive and destabilising experience that can occur after confronting something which threatens our sense of safety or the safety of others. It can be a heavy topic to talk about, but it’s important to discuss if we want to get better at supporting our friends and colleagues who are suffering from the […]
Sound Check – February
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 […]
Backstage Pass – January
The first Backstage Pass for the year is out now! Get to know the newest members of our board, see the final wrap up for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2023 and check out some new resources for the music community. Read the latest edition here.To receive future issues, subscribe here.
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day raises $700,000 + for music workers in need
Support Act’s annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, returned for its biggest year yet on Thursday 30 November, celebrating Aussie music and raising a record-breaking $700,000 + for music workers in need. The final number is still climbing, but was boosted this week by donations from ALWAYS LIVE’s dollar-per-ticket donations from their events across Victoria, CUB […]
Seeking support during difficult times
The escalating situation in the Middle East is impacting all of us as we watch the images on media and social media. People in Australia and around the world are experiencing an extremely distressing and traumatic time as they fear for their families and loved ones. Conflicts like these are large-scale traumatic events that severely […]
Backstage Pass – November
The last Backstage Pass for the year is out now! Check out our Ausmusic T-Shirt Day wrap up and other latest news, resources and training for the music community. Read the latest edition here. To receive future issues, subscribe here.
Victorian Government confirms funding for Support Act’s vital services
The Allan Labor Government is making sure more live music workers have access to important mental health, wellbeing and crisis relief services, with new funding to boost support for Victoria’s local industry workers. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks today joined the Support Act team, Ausmusic T-shirt Day Crew Ambassador Juvi Yellow Beanie and Melbourne […]
Backstage Pass – October
Our latest edition of monthly newsletter, Backstage Pass, is out now! Find out how we’ve been supporting the music industry and how you can get involved to help or receive help by checking out the latest edition here. To receive future issues, subscribe here.
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Ambassadors announced
Support Act, has announced another star-studded line-up of ambassadors for its annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, on Thursday 30 November. Lead ambassadors Amy Shark, Budjerah and Jimmy Barnes are joined by a raft of famous faces of Australian music, radio and stage who have all thrown their support behind the day including Alex Lahey, Baker […]
Support Act announces growth of First Nations support with new hire
Support Act, has announced the hire of Willem Brussen as its new First Nations Social Worker. A proud Baramadagal/Burramattagal man of Dharug Country with Dutch, German, Irish and English ancestries, Willem has grown up and lives off-country on Wurundjeri Country. He boasts a decade of experience across the homelessness, disability and Aboriginal support sectors including […]
Support Act recommits to supporting First Nations music workers
In the wake of the failure of the referendum to support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Saturday, music charity Support Act today recommits to empowering its First Nations team to work with, and help create agency and inclusion for, First Nations music workers across the industry. The charity acknowledges the goodwill and great work that many music industry organisations […]
