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With so many people in our sector taking a massive hit to their livelihoods in the wake of the Coronavirus, the MusicNSW COVID-19 Resource Register is a hub for resources, support and information to help you navigate this once-in-a-lifetime challenge. They are organised into the following sections:
- Government aid packages;
- Other Government Links;
- Grant Opportunities;
- Information & Education;
- Financial & Legal;
- Community;
- Campaigns; and
- Job Opportunities
If you come across a really useful resource we may have missed please let us know at info@musicnsw.com
If you or someone you know needs extra support, Support Act offers crisis relief services for artists, crew and music workers. You can also call their Well-being Helpline on 1800 959 500.
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TEMPLATE LETTER TO YOUR MP
A template letter from I Lost My Gig Australia to send to your State and Federal MPs showing your support for the proposed bailout package
- Template letter + more info: CLICK HERE
- Who's my MP? Federal | NSW
CONTACT:
GOVERNMENT AID PACKAGES
- First stimulus package: OVERVIEW HERE
- Second stimulus package: OVERVIEW HERE
- JobSeeker vs JobKeeper - which one is right for you: OVERVIEW HERE
- Australia Council for the Arts Aid Package: DETAILS HERE
EXPLAINERS:
- Whole package breakdown, The Guardian: CLICK 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
OTHER GOVERNMENT LINKS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 INFORMATION
- SMART TRAVELLER – Travel news and updates
- HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT – Current travel alerts
- COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS (COAG) HEALTH
- HEAD TO HEALTH – Digital mental health resources
- AUSTRALIAN TREASURY – Business and investment info
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gatherings advice
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gathering key planning recommendations
- GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – Mass gatherings risk assessment
- NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF HEALTH – Advice for public events
- CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL
- DHHS – Preparing workplaces for COVID-19
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Register for MusicNSW Grant Application One-on-Ones HERE.
CITY OF SYDNEY
- Who: Individuals, sole traders, unincorporated community groups, not-for-profit and for-profit orgs.
- How much: between $2K and $5K
- Closes: Ongoing
CREATE NSW
- Who: Artists and arts and cultural workers
- How much: between $500 to $5K
- Closes: 30 June 2020
Creative Koori Digital Initiative
- Who: NSW Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations
- How much: between $500 and $10K
- Closes: 19 May 2020
- Who: Arts and cultural organisations in NSW
- How much: between $500 and $10K
- Closes: 19 May 2020
Health and Wellbeing Initiative
- Who: Individual artists, arts and cultural and medical/health organisations in NSW
- How much: between $500 and $10K
- Closes: 19 May 2020
Regenerate Regional Event Initiative
- Who: Arts and cultural organisations in regional NSW
- How much: up to $10K
- Closes: 19 May 2020
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
- Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
- How much: Individuals and groups up to $2K, orgs up to $5K
- Closes: Ongoing
- Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
- How much: Individuals and groups up to $10K, orgs up to $20K
- Closes: Ongoing
- Who: Individuals, groups and orgs.
- How much: Individuals and groups up to $10K, orgs up to $20K
- Closes: Ongoing
ABC
- Who: Independent Australian artists and musicians
- How much: TBC
- Closes: 12 June 2020
triple J Unearthed Level Up Grants
- Who: Independent Australian musicians
- How much: 15 grants of $7,000
- Closes: 7 June 2020
Information & Education
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A general COVID-19 information and resource page by GetUp!
COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLANNING GUIDELINES: COURSE
Online learning modules developed by the World Health Organisation to help countries scale up their COVID-19 preparedness.
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.
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.
THE AT HOME SESSIONS
Online opportunities to collaborate, network and upskill thanks to APRA AMCOS
Financial & LEGAL
GOVERNMENT AID PACKAGES
- First stimulus package: OVERVIEW HERE
- Second stimulus package: OVERVIEW HERE
- Third stimulus package: OVERVIEW HERE
- Australia Council for the Arts Aid Package: DETAILS HERE
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.
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.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY
MUTUAL AID DATABASE
A searchable state-by-state database of informal mutual aid groups
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!
HELPFUL NEIGHBOURS
Geographically organised P2P register of help needed and help available.
FRIENDS OF FUZZY DIRECTORY
A list of resources and ways you can help struggling live events workers and make it through yourself.
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.
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.
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
A national industry initiative to raise funds for Support Act and CrewCare.
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.
#LOVERECORDSTORES
A high-profile, global initiative to help independent record stores during the crisis, encouraging customers to shop online with their favourite record stores.
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.
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.
ARTSTASKER
Facebook group offering up the transferrable skills of the arts workers for odd-job needs – AirTasker but for the arts community.
DOCTORS WITHOUT BABYSITTERS
A private Facebook group aimed at matching doctors in need of childcare with creatives in need of work.
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.