Latest News & Updates from the Collective
- News
As we head into Autumn and adjust to the cooler weather, this can be a great time to reflect, connect with the things and people that energise and uplift us, and prepare for what comes next.
- April 16, 2021
- News
The Arts Wellbeing Collective has prepared a new resource in partnership with Chris Cheers and Dr Jane Miskovic-Wheatley to support anyone returning to work in the performing arts industry.
- April 11, 2021
- News
The Arts Wellbeing Collective has worked with Chris Cheers and Dr Jane Miskovic-Wheatley to prepare a new resource to help leaders support the mental health and wellbeing of their teams through the return to onsite work and work-sites.
- April 11, 2021
- News
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, many of us are beginning a gradual return to work in the performing arts industry.
- March 12, 2021
- News
The final report is now available, and the Arts Wellbeing Collective has been included as a case study for supporting mentally healthy workplaces.
- March 3, 2021
- Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
- News
The Arts Wellbeing Collective COVID-19 Crisis Appeal has received the Principal Award - Most Outstanding Fundraising Project at the 2021 FIA Awards for Excellence.
- February 26, 2021
- Fundraising Institute Australia
- News
2021 is upon us, and we hope it has been treating you well so far.
- February 15, 2021
- News
Miranda Ilchef speaks with Alex Rathgeber about his work through Maker Productions on the inaugural series of Sound Mind.
- December 21, 2020
- CutCommon
- News
Thank you all for your wonderful support across 2020, and as the year draws to a close, it's heartening to see shows slowly and safely returning to our stages.
- December 18, 2020
- News
Rewatch this session presented for Music Theatre Futures that gives a brief overview of some of the simple steps you can take to help enable everyone in our industry to do their best work.
- December 9, 2020
- Music Theatre Futures
- News
The second edition of Spotlight: The Arts Wellbeing Collective Magazine is now live! Thank you to the more than 100 people who contributed to this wonderful edition, we are honoured to showcase the incredible work happening across our sector.
- November 9, 2020
- Interactive
Claire Spencer AM shares her experiences on the latest podcast by the Victorian Workplace Mental Wellbeing Collaboration
- November 4, 2020
- Apple podcasts
- Interactive
Claire returns to 3KND to yarn about mental health and becoming a finalist in this year's Australian Mental Health Prize.
- October 10, 2020
- 3KND Kool N Deadly
- News
You are warmly invited to SOUND MIND, a brand new series of music and conversation exploring mental health and the performing arts.
- October 1, 2020
- News
Seven outstanding finalists have been selected for the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.
- September 14, 2020
- Interactive
Discussing practical approaches to creating safe theatres
- September 14, 2020
- News
You are warmly invited to join us for a series of online presentations promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts.
- September 4, 2020
- News
Coming soon - a music mini-series exploring mental health and the performing arts.
- August 31, 2020
We are thrilled to announce that the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline has been extended to offer a Manager Support Hotline.
- August 12, 2020
- In the Media
Arts Wellbeing Collective supporter Claire Lyon speaks to the Arts Review about The Masque Co
- August 5, 2020
- Arts Review
- Interactive
Claire Spencer AM, CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne, and Tessitura Network president Andrew Recinos discuss the impact of COVID-19.
- August 4, 2020
- Tessitura's Innovator Series
- In the Media
Performing artist Claire Lyon has generously opted to donate money to the Arts Wellbeing Collective from the sales of masks through her new business, The Masque Co.
- July 13, 2020
- The Masque Co
- Interactive
Arts Centre Melbourne CEO, Claire Spencer AM, speaks about the Arts Wellbeing Collective, and leading with an emphasis on care, empathy and communication.
- July 1, 2020
- Public Sector Perspectives