We’re pleased to share with you our inaugural Minimum Standards for a Mentally Healthy Music Industry.
The Standards have been developed in consultation with representatives from the music industry and regulatory authorities in line with the actions proposed in the National Mental Health Commission’s National Workplace Initiative. They seek to encourage action to protect, respond, and promote the positive aspects of work that contribute to good mental health.
This includes a commitment to provide workplaces that are psychologically safe, and which take proactive measures to address safety at work issues including bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, racism, ageism, homophobia and transphobia.
Our recent research clearly articulated the need for work environments that are safe for everyone’s mental and physical health, and this was strongly reinforced by last week’s release of the excellent Raising their Voices report.
As leaders in the mental health and workplace wellbeing space, it was the logical next step to produce a set of Minimum Standards that complement our existing mental health programs, and support our music business community in implementing standards that are becoming uniform across the Australian business landscape.
The Standards are voluntary and self-regulating, and recognise that creating mentally healthy workplaces takes time and requires ongoing attention and that different workplaces may have different needs depending on their size.
We encourage you to show your commitment to making cultural change and to creating a sense of belonging for all in our industry by reading and taking on board the Standards here.
In addition to the Standards, we’re also launching our updated training program next month – Access All Areas: Creating a safe and thriving music industry for all. The free, online program has been developed in partnership with Music Victoria to teach attendees practical strategies on how to identify and call out harmful behaviour in the workplace. Register here.
Clive Miller
CEO
If you or someone you know needs support, call the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline on 1800 959 500. The free, confidential, phone counselling service includes a dedicated First Nations Support Line, Sexual Health and Safety Support Line, LGBTQI+ Support Line, and Manager Support Hotline.
Support Act acknowledges and pays its respects to First Nations peoples and recognises the role of intergenerational song practitioners in establishing the rich and diverse music practices that exist today.
