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SUPPORT ACT
launches first ever industry
mental health and wellbeing survey
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Music charity 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 that are impacting people’s work and lives (such as COVID-19), and the kinds of supports or services that are making a difference or may be needed.
The survey is open to anyone who works in music or the live performing arts, including musicians, songwriters, live production crew as well as managers, producers and live performing artists.
Clive Miller, CEO of Support Act explains: “Our attitudes toward mental health and wellbeing have changed dramatically in the past few years, as have the number of people who have accessed Support Act’s Crisis Relief Grants, Helpline and mental health prevention, education and training programs.
“As we start to plan for a future where good mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, we realised there was an urgent need to gather updated evidence about the current state of play, what supports are helpful, and what other supports may be needed.
“We very much hope that everyone with an interest in this area can take 15-30 minutes out of their busy schedules to complete this anonymous survey and share their vitally important views with us.”
Dr Aurora Elmes from the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, adds: “The new evidence generated through this research has the potential to inform the music and live performing arts sector about mental health risk factors that may need further attention, and what is needed to better support the mental health and wellbeing of people working in music and live performing arts.”
The online survey is open now until Thursday 7 April. The survey findings will be announced at Support Act’s Head First conference discussing mental health and wellbeing for the music industry on Wednesday 25 May. A summary of the results will also be made publicly available on the Support Act website.
For further information on the survey and to take part, visit supportact.org.au/
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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 resourcespage 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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