Clive Miller
Clive is CEO of Support Act, a music charity that provides crisis relief and mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, crew and music workers.
Life in the music industry can be challenging at the best of times, with statistics showing that music and arts workers suffer from anxiety and depression at rates that are 5-10 times higher than the rest of society.
There is a strong need to help build mentally healthy workplaces within the music industry, which is comprised of many small businesses and sole traders who often lack access to structured and sector specific resources.
Support Act seeks to play a leadership role through development of prevention, education and training programs including its free phone counselling service, the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.
“I am honoured to be part of the ambassador program and to participate in the exchange of ideas and information with Government and others that will help to reduce stigma and encourage a view of mental health among artists/musicians, crew and music workers that promotes awareness, education and training and positive help-seeking behaviours.”
Mental health in the music and arts industry
Mentally healthy workplaces - Clive Miller, Support Act
Related information
Support Act Wellbeing Helpline: a free, 24/7 phone counselling service available to anyone working in music or arts in Australia who is concerned about any aspect of their mental health or wellbeing. It’s supplemented by the LGBTQI+ Support Line, First Nations Support Line, Manager Support Hotline and Sexual Health and Safety Support Line, all accessed by calling 1800 959 500.
Mental health prevention, education and training programs and events: a range of life-saving programs and events, including Mental Health First Aid Training, Workplace Wellbeing Check-Ins, On My Mind open access webinars and Yarning Strong webinars specifically for First Nations music workers. See the latest events.
Mental Health Resources for the music industry: a dedicated resource suite featuring a wealth of evidence-based information, articles, videos, app and book recommendations, specifically curated for those who work in music.
Sound Check: a bi-monthly newsletter featuring the latest news, events, music community insights, tools and tips to help keep you mentally well.
In May 2022, Head First held their inaugural conference to bring together current and future leaders in the music community to discuss mental health and wellbeing in the industry. Watch Safework NSW’s full presentation on how to create a plan for a mentally healthy workplace in the music industry.
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