Support Act

support act is a charity, unique in australia, helping artists and music workers who are facing hardship due to illness, mental health problems, injury or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music. we understand the challenges of working in music. the creative rewards may be high, but income, for most, is not: with 80% of australian musicians earning less than the minimum wage, saving for a rainy day is out of the question and making provision for ill health or old age is impossible. we help music workers of all kinds: artists, songwriters, composers, musicians, roadies, techies, managers, staffers and others. we treat every request for help confidentially and make no judgement about people's circumstances. we help by providing different kinds of support, which includes financial relief, advice and practical assistance. we also contribute to funeral costs. as well as this we provide a tailored online fundraising platform for anyone wishing to raise funds for thei