Support Act is a registered charity that provides free counselling, advice, and support to music and creative industry workers through the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline. It offers mental health prevention, education, and training programs, addressing issues such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and psychological safety. Support Act also provides dedicated support lines for First Nations and LGBTQIA workers, as well as those who have experienced sexual misconduct.

‍13YARN is a crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander that is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide 24 hour crisis support. 

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76  — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare is the peak body in Australia advocating for optimal health and wellbeing in the performing arts. They provide guides on topics such as injury care, psychological wellbeing and informative interviews with health practitioners.  

Beyond Blue is a reliable source of mental health information and support services.  You can get support through online chats, phone call, anonymous online peer support forums, free mental health coaches and links to mental health professionals near you. 

Call 1300 22 4636

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health (the Embrace Project) is run by Mental Health Australia and provides a national focus on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. They provide access to resources, links to services and information in a culturally accessible format.

Entertainment Assist is a national health promotion charity that raises awareness about mental health and wellbeing in the Australian entertainment industry through research, education and training initiatives and promote these resources as widely as possible through entertainment workplaces. Entertainment Assist is for everyone working in the Australian performing arts and entertainment industry including performers, support workers, crew and technicians. 

Ethi-call is a free, independent helpline that provides expert and impartial guidance to help people make their way through life’s toughest challenges. They can help with any personal or professional issues through confidential sessions with an ethics counsellor who will guide you through a series of questions that help shine a light on the problem you’re trying to solve. 

Headspace supports young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. They provide resources for professionals and educators and a direct phone line that young people can ring to get help. 

Call 1800 650 890

Hey Mate is a social enterprise led by mental health professionals, social workers, and educators, providing mental health and wellbeing support and education to individuals, communities, and workplaces. They offer confidential counselling, mental health workshops, and peer support networks, while also delivering tailored wellbeing programs and resources to creative organisations. Their head office is based in Brisbane, and deliver services across Australia and beyond.

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. They provide information, toolkits, techniques and strategies as well as links to other services. 

Call 13 11 14

Mentally Healthy Workplaces offers easy access to quality-assured advice, resources, and learning modules aimed at creating mentally healthy workplaces. The platform offers personalised resources and a library of case studies of different approaches across industries.

People at Work is a free, validated Australian survey designed to assess common psychosocial hazards and factors in workplaces. It forms part of a five-step process for identifying, assessing, and controlling psychological health risks at work. The survey provides a report that compares your organization's results with Australian industry benchmarks, offering resources to help prepare, interpret, and take action based on the results.

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ SB peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. They offer connection and a non-judgmental space to share about what is happening for you. 

Call 1800 184 527 — or webchat via their website