INFORMATION & EDUCATION
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A general COVID-19 information and resource page by GetUp!
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COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLANNING GUIDELINES: COURSE
Online learning modules developed by the World Health Organisation to help countries scale up their COVID-19 preparedness.
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FREE EVENT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, TUTORIALS & WORKSHOPS
A list of all free event tech training being offered during the crisis – skill up while you're locked down.
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GUIDE: LIVING WITH WORRY AND ANXIETY AMIDST GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY
Compiled by clinical psychologists, this guide contains psychoeducation about normal and excessive worry, and a selection of practical exercises that you can use to manage worry and maintain well-being. Available here in a number of translations.
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THE AT HOME SESSIONS
Online opportunities to collaborate, network and upskill thanks to APRA AMCOS
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FINANCIAL & LEGAL
GOVERNMENT AID PACKAGES
Explainers:
- Whole package breakdown, The Guardian: CLICK HERE
- JobSeeker vs JobKeeper - which one is right for you: OVERVIEW HERE
- Coronavirus Centrelink supplement payment info, ABC News: CLICK HERE
- Second stimulus package: What You Need To Know (from the VMDO): CLICK HERE
- Income support for INDIVIDUALS: FACT SHEET HERE
- Support for BUSINESS: INFO HERE
CENTRELINK
If you've lost your job or a substantial part of your income we strongly suggest you commence the process for registering for payments from Centrelink.
Check your eligibility: CLICK HERE
Tips for applying for JobSeeker + JobKeeper: CLICK HERE
ARTS LAW COVID-19 FAQ FOR ARTISTS
Answers to some of the most common questions Arts Law Centre of Australia has received from artists and arts organisations.
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COVID-19 FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE FOR CREATIVES
A comprehensive overview with eligibility information of the various funding sources and assistance available to musicians and other creatives from APRA AMCOS.
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ASK AN ACCOUNTANT: APRA AMCOS
Creative industries accountants help explain the most recent government stimulus packages and how they might be relevant to APRA AMCOS members.
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APRA AMCOS LIVE PERFORMANCE REPORTS: EARLY PAYMENTS
APRA AMCOS is calling for early reporting so that live performance royalties can be paid out in May rather than November.
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COMMUNITY
MUTUAL AID DATABASE
A searchable state-by-state database of informal mutual aid groups
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VIRAL KINDNESS
Looking for help? Or keen to lend a hand? #viralkindness is an online hub for the rapidly proliferating community care groups. Powered by GetUp!
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HELPFUL NEIGHBOURS
Geographically organised P2P register of help needed and help available.
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FRIENDS OF FUZZY DIRECTORY
A list of resources and ways you can help struggling live events workers and make it through yourself.
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SUPPORT FOR GIG PHOTOGRAPHERS
A roll call of some wonderful Sydney & Melbourne gig photographers who you can support through direct print purchases. From Time Out.
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CAMPAIGNS
CREW NATION: GLOBAL RELIEF FUND FOR LIVE MUSIC CREWS
Live Nation has committed $10 million to supporting touring and venue crews who depend on shows to make a living.
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THE SOUND OF SILENCE
A national industry initiative to raise funds for Support Act and CrewCare.
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SUPPORTING EVENTS
An events initiative established to counter the narrative that meeting places are dangerous in anticipation of the "all clear" from authorities once the threat has passed.
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#LOVERECORDSTORES
A high-profile, global initiative to help independent record stores during the crisis, encouraging customers to shop online with their favourite record stores.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PROJECT DISPLACED
An online community and job board for employees in the airline, arts, tourism and hospitality industries established by an ex-QANTAS employee.
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UN GLOBAL CALLOUT TO CREATIVES
The United Nations (UN) calls on creatives to help translate critical public health messages into work that will engage and inform people across different cultures, languages, communities and platforms. The shortlisted work will reach everyone, everywhere.
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ARTSTASKER
Facebook group offering up the transferrable skills of the arts workers for odd-job needs – AirTasker but for the arts community.
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DOCTORS WITHOUT BABYSITTERS
A private Facebook group aimed at matching doctors in need of childcare with creatives in need of work.
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NSW GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY SUPPLIES REGISTRATION PORTAL
For suppliers to register their capacity to provide critical supplies, raw materials or manufacturing capability to produce critical supplies during the COVID-19 crisis.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Survive Grants
Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
How much: Individuals and groups up to $2K, orgs up to $5K
Closes: Ongoing
Adapt Grants
Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
How much: Individuals and groups up to $10K, orgs up to $20K
Closes: Ongoing
Create Grants
Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
How much: Individuals and groups up to $10K, orgs up to $20K
Closes: Ongoing
ABC FRESH START GRANTS
Australian Music Fund
Who: Independent Australian artists and musicians
How much: TBC
Closes: 12 June 2020
Innovation Fund
Who: Individual Australian creatives
How much: TBC
Closes: 12 June 2020
Children's Content Fund
Who: TBC
How much: TBC
Closes: 12 June 2020
