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SUPPORT ACT
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Guide to Sexual Misconduct,
Bullying and Discrimination
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In response to the unacceptable levels of harassment, bullying and discrimination in the Australian music industry, identified in its own research and the Music Industry Review’s Raising Their Voices report, music charity Support Act has compiled the Support Act Guide to Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Discrimination*.
Available to view now on the charity’s website, the guide is a checkpoint for individuals affected by sexual harm, harassment, bullying and discrimination in the course of their work in the music industry.
It offers advice on what is sexual harassment/assault?; what you can do to stop harassment, bullying and discrimination; steps to take if you’ve been sexually assaulted; and other support services.
Clive Miller, CEO of Support Act explains, “This well researched and up-to-date Guide contains important information regarding resources and support for anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination. It forms part of a suite of resources that Support Act is developing to help create mentally healthy workplaces and support sustained culture and behaviour change across our industry.
“As the music industry’s leading charity and wellbeing advocate, we strongly encourage and promote safety, mental health and wellbeing best practice across all sectors of the industry, and invite music industry workplaces and employers to partner with us in this commitment by signing up to our Minimum Standards for a Mentally Healthy Music Industry via the website, if they haven’t already done so.”
In addition to the Guide, the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is available to anyone working in music or the arts by calling 1800 959 500, option 5 for the Sexual Health and Safety Support Line. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7, offering trauma-informed, survivor-centric support on sexual, domestic or family violence, including sexual harassment.
For further information and to read the Support Act Guide to Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Discrimination, visit supportact.org.au.
*The Support Act Guide to Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Discrimination was compiled with the assistance of APRA AMCOS and Banki Haddock Fiora Lawyers.
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About SUPPORT ACT
Support Act is the music industry’s charity, delivering crisis relief services to artists, artist 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.
Funeral support is also available so that music industry workers who have passed can be farewelled with dignity.
The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 counselling service for anyone working in Australian music or the performing arts. It’s supplemented by the First Nations Support Line and Manager Support Hotline, all accessed by calling 1800 959 500.
Support Act also develops and implements a range of life-saving mental health prevention, education and training programs, such as Mental Health First Aid Training, Press Play, Workplace Wellbeing Check-Ins plus On My Mind and Yarning Strong open access webinars. The mental health resources page on the website offers a wealth of evidence-based information, articles, videos, app and book recommendations, specifically curated for those who work in music.
Support Act raises funds from the music industry and beyond through donations, sponsorship, community fundraising, Help a Mate appeals and events such as the annual Music in the House industry lunch and annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day.
Support Act is committed to promoting good mental health and providing a culturally safe space for all First Nations music workers.
For more information, visit supportact.org.au or call 1300 731 303.
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