A free, self-paced online program designed to help Australian music and creative workers build confidence with money, tax and financial decision-making.
MONEY MOVES is a free, self-paced eLearning program created specifically for people working in music and the creative industries.
Freelance income. Touring gaps. Irregular invoices. Multiple revenue streams. Tax that feels confusing. Super that feels distant. Money in creative work does not always behave like a standard 9–5.
This program demystifies the fundamentals so you can make informed, confident financial decisions without shame, overwhelm or jargon.
Why MONEY MOVES
Financial stress is one of the most common contributors to anxiety, relationship strain and burnout in creative industries.
In moments of change, pressure or crisis, not knowing where you stand financially can amplify everything else.
Working in music and the arts often means:
- Irregular or seasonal income
- Multiple employers or contracts
- Self-managed tax and super
- Periods of feast and famine
- Limited financial literacy support tailored to creative work
When money feels chaotic, it erodes clarity and confidence.
MONEY MOVES gives you entry-level tools and practical guidance so you can reduce stress, increase stability and build greater peace of mind.
What the program covers
MONEY MOVES is structured into three concise, easy-to-follow chapters developed with specialist accountants who understand creative industries.
Across the program, you will explore:
Chapter 1 – Money Management
- Building a simple, realistic budget
- Managing bank accounts
- Savings strategies
- Understanding and managing debt
Chapter 2 – Superannuation
- How super works
- Contributions and entitlements
- What to check and how to stay on track
Chapter 3 – Tax 101
- Tax basics for creative workers
- Record keeping
- Common deductions
- Avoiding tax-time panic
Each chapter includes short videos, quizzes and downloadable fact sheets.
You can complete the full program in under an hour and walk away with practical tools to start getting your finances in check.
Who is it for?
MONEY MOVES is designed for:
- Musicians and performers
- Crew and technicians
- Freelancers and sole traders
- Creative entrepreneurs
- Early-career arts workers
- Anyone in the Australian creative industries wanting stronger financial foundations
No prior financial knowledge required.
How it works
Format: Self-paced online learning
Access: Free and available Australia-wide
Duration: Under 1 hour total
Start, pause and complete the modules in your own time. Revisit sections whenever you need a refresher.
Further support
If you need additional assistance, the following services are available:
- National Debt Helpline – 1800 007 007 (free financial counselling)
- Gambling Help Australia – 1800 858 858 (24/7 confidential support)
- Ask Izzy – search for local support services at askizzy.org.au
- Support Act Tax Help Program – accounting support for eligible service users experiencing hardship
Financial wellbeing is part of overall wellbeing. Getting clarity around money is not about becoming wealthy overnight. It is about reducing stress, increasing stability and strengthening your ability to keep creating.
Clinically speaking...
Financial insecurity is a significant predictor of psychological distress, anxiety and depressive symptoms in creative industries.
MONEY MOVES provides foundational financial literacy education to individuals experiencing or at heightened risk of financial stress. By increasing understanding of budgeting, tax, superannuation and debt management, and connecting participants to external financial counselling services where appropriate, the program contributes to the reduction of stress-related distress and associated mental health risk.
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The serious stuff
Support Act is a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI).
This means our primary purpose is to relieve distress, hardship and suffering, and to support people who are experiencing, or are at risk of, significant vulnerability.
Our PBI status reflects our commitment to delivering programs that provide genuine public benefit, are responsibly governed, and remain focused on supporting those who need help most across the music and creative industries.
Our programs are proudly supported by Creative Workplaces
