Pre-training Questionnaire

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How would you rate your knowledge of mental health challenges in your creative industry (including how common they are and how they impact people at work?)

How confident are you in identifying areas where psychological risk increases at work; and proactively engaging in self-care & support practices?

How likely are you to check in with yourself or others, or to seek support, when experiencing psychological distress?

How would you rate your knowledge of the prevalence and impact of bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct in creative industries?

How confident are you in recognising instances of bullying, harassment & discrimination at work, and supportive ways to respond?

How likely are you to speak up or take action if you witness bullying, harassment, discrimination or sexual misconduct at work?

How would you rate your knowledge of the key psychosocial hazards affecting creative teams (e.g. workload, precarity, power dynamics, isolation?)

How would you rate your understanding of your role and responsibilities as a leader in preventing psychological harm at work?

How confident are you in recognising early signs of psychological distress or burnout in your team?

How confident are you in initiating supportive conversations about mental health with team members?

How likely are you to proactively adjust workload, communication, or expectations to reduce psychological risk in your team?

How likely are you to seek guidance or support (e.g. HR, EAP, external support) when managing complex mental health situations?

How would you rate your understanding of how conflict escalates in high-stress creative environments (e.g. on set, on tour, during deadlines)?

How would you rate your knowledge of practical de-escalation strategies that can reduce tension and prevent conflict from intensifying?

How confident are you in recognising early signs that tension or conflict is escalating?

How confident are you in regulating your own emotional or physiological response during a heated situation?

How likely are you to intervene early when you notice tension rising, rather than waiting until conflict escalates?

How regularly do you use practical de-escalation tools (e.g. pausing, reframing, slowing down communication) in high-pressure situations?

How would you rate your knowledge and understanding of the wellbeing practices that support creative work?

How confident are you of the impact and influence of self-care and wellbeing practices on your creative work and life?

How regularly do you engage in self-care & wellbeing practices to support your wellbeing and creative work?

How would you rate your understanding of how stress or trauma can affect communication and behaviour at work?

How would you rate your knowledge of practical strategies that reduce defensiveness and create psychological safety in difficult conversations?

How confident are you in staying calm and regulated during emotionally charged conversations?

How likely are you to intentionally use active listening techniques in high-stakes conversations?

How likely are you to pause, reflect, and regulate your own response before reacting in a difficult conversation?

How would you rate your knowledge and understanding of common mental health problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, substance use, psychosis)?

How confident are you in recognising the signs that someone may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis?

How confident are you in approaching someone you’re concerned about and starting a supportive conversation?

How likely are you to offer support to a friend, colleague, or peer if you noticed they were showing signs of psychological distress?

How competent are you when it comes to talking about mental health with others in your workplace or community?

How would you rate your knowledge and understanding of money management and financial wellbeing?

How confident are you in identifying approaches and strategies to manage your money, and get on top of your tax and super?

How likely are you to take positive action in managing your money, and get on top of your tax and super?

How would you rate your knowledge and understanding of common mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, substance use, psychosis) that may affect people in your community or workplace?

How confident are you in approaching someone you’re concerned about and starting a supportive conversation?

How confident are you in recognising the signs that someone may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing distress or crisis?

How likely are you to offer support to a friend, colleague, or peer if you noticed they were showing signs of psychological distress?

How comfortable are you talking about mental health with others in your workplace or community?

Before attending this training, how would you rate your knowledge and understanding of the experiences and perspectives of First Nations peoples in the context of the music and creative industries?

How confident do you feel in your ability to engage respectfully and appropriately with First Nations artists, colleagues, and communities?

How would you rate your current understanding of the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of First Nations peoples in Australia?

How would you rate your current knowledge and understanding of social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations peoples?

How confident do you feel in recognising the importance of culturally grounded wellbeing and self-care practices in creative work?

How likely are you to integrate or support culturally responsive wellbeing practices in your creative work or workplace?

How would you rate your current understanding of today’s topic and its relevance to creative work?

How confident do you feel applying skills related to today’s topic in your work and life?

In your life and work right now, how likely are you to take supportive or proactive action regarding this topic?