Support Act Wellbeing Helpline
24/7 free, confidential phone counselling for anyone working in Australian music or the arts. Crisis Relief grants are for people who work in music.
About this service
Support Act runs the Wellbeing Helpline (1800 959 500), free phone counselling available 24/7 for anyone working in Australian music or the arts. Support Act also runs Crisis Relief grants for musicians, managers, crew and music workers facing financial hardship from illness, injury, mental health, older age or another current crisis that affects their ability to work in music.
When to use
You work in music, performing arts, or the creative industries and you need to talk. You want to know whether you might be eligible for a Crisis Relief Grant.
When not to use
Outside the creative industries — use Lifeline or NewAccess. For business or tax debt specifically, also call SBDH.
Who they help
Anyone working in Australian music, performing arts, or the broader creative industries, including the sole-trader operators behind a lot of small creative businesses.
Who they don't help
Outside the creative industries, route to Lifeline or NewAccess. Crisis Relief Grants have specific eligibility — apply directly via the website.
Strengths
24/7. Industry-specific counsellors. Crisis Relief grants for music workers.
Limitations
Industry-restricted. Not a financial counselling service.
Source authority
supportact.org.auOften used alongside
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