Entertainment Assist
Arts on Tour NSW
Arts on Tour (AOT) is a performing arts touring service organisation based on Gadigal land. AOT primarily works with NSW-based artists and organisations to develop and deliver a diverse national Touring Program of new Australian work including theatre, dance, circus and work for young people. In addition, AOT runs an annual Sector Development Program that offers capacity building and best practice initiatives, networking events and free resources, including Green Touring, Backroads, Tour Lab and Salon, to support a connected, diverse and sustainable touring sector.
Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council (ACC) provides expert advice, training, and free information on Australian copyright law. Representing over a million creators, the ACC fosters collaboration between artists of all art forms and consumers, offering resources to help navigate copyright issues.
Australian Plays Transform
Australian Plays Transform (APT) is Australia's national play development, publication and licensing organisation. They offer skills development, writers groups, collaboration opportunities, funding and awards open to playwrights nationally. They also host the largest online searchable database of Australian playwriting. APT promotes, publishes and licenses plays for future productions in Australia and internationally.
Australian Production Design Guild
The Australian Production Design Guild (APDG) represents designers and their associates in screen, live performance, events and digital production across Australia. They are a membership-based organisation who offer free informative guides and other resources for the industry, and a range of programs and mentorships.
Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare
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.
Australian Writers Guild
The Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) represents Australian performance writers principally in film, television, theatre, audio and interactive media. AWG offers services for paid members including script assessments, industrial resources, rate guides, a contract review and advice service, plus workshops and events.
CircuitWest
CircuitWest is a service organisation supporting the performing arts sector in Western Australia. They offer free information and resources including guides, templates, toolkits and manuals. CircuitWest also provides professional development, marketing, research and touring support for paying members.
Entertainment Assist
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.
Equity Foundation
The Equity Foundation is a provider of professional development programs for performers in Australia and New Zealand. They deliver free masterclasses, workshops, film screenings, in conversations, international scholarships and on-set internships for members of MEAA Equity and Equity NZ. Their goal is to build sustainable careers and promote artistic excellence.
Live Performance Australia
Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia's live arts and entertainment industry. LPA provides a range of services, including workplace relations support, advice on pay and employment conditions, and help with Fair Work Commission matters. Free downloadable resources are available to everyone, such as the Code of Practice. Further templates, factsheets and specialised information is only available to paying members.
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is Australia's largest union for creative professionals. MEAA primarily serves the TV, theatre, film, journalism and entertainment industries. They offer free resources on workplace rights and contracts, and publish industry rate trackers on their website. MEAA mostly works on a paid membership basis offering various benefits and services to members.
PAC Australia
PAC Australia is the national peak body for the performing arts sector including presenters, venues, producers and creators. They offer free and paid resources for members including training , events, networking and programs that connect presenters, producers and artists. They also undertake research, share free guides and tools, publish insights on industry trends, and advocate for the interests of the performing arts.
Stage Queensland
Stage Queensland (formerly NARPACA) is the peak body for performing arts centres in Queensland. They support members that provide arts and cultural experiences to local communities. They offer free industry resources on management, ticketing, technical guides, programming and touring. Paying members have access to networking opportunities, professional development activities, exclusive resources, promotion, and research.
Theatre Network Australia
Theatre Network Australia (TNA) supports the performing arts industry in Australia through industry development and advocacy. They support art forms including theatre, dance, circus, physical theatre, multi-arts, experimental arts, and youth arts. They offer resources, research and advice to members and the broader sector, with a focus on independent practitioners and small to medium companies. They also offer networking gatherings for people in the industry to connect.
Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centre
The Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC) is a Victorian-based membership organisation representing a wide range of performing arts venues and theatre professionals. They provide professional development and touring opportunities for members through an annual program of meetings, conferences and events. VAPAC welcomes members from local government, education, and the private sector.