An inexhaustive list of resources for artists during the period impacted by COVID-19. Will be updated regularly.
LGI Community update - 20 March
https://lucyguerininc.com/news/covid-19-community-update
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Arts-specific resources
Australian Arts amidst COVID-19 - Community Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/867638387034820/
TNA resource library - including COVID-19 Art Organisations’ Plans and latest LPA updates
https://www.tna.org.au/library/
Auspicious Arts COVID-19 Resource page
https://www.auspicious.com.au/covid19-resources
City of Melbourne Quick Response Grants extended during COVID-19
https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/strategies-support/funding/Pages/quick-response-arts-grants.aspx
Adopt an Artist - Donor matching service
https://adoptanartistfund.com/join
Arts in Time of Emergency - Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners, Part I (article)
https://medium.com/@rebekah.the.editor/art-in-times-of-emergency-resources-for-australian-creative-practitioners-part-i-bf2cdea52da0
Online classes (Ausdance VIC resource)- Listings
https://www.ausdancevic.org.au/online-classes-and-other-activities
Australia Council Resilience Fund Grants
https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/
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General resources
Zoom online conferences - Free group video calls up to 40 minutes.
https://zoom.us/pricing
Tenants Victoria - 03 9416 2577 (10am-2pm M-F)
https://www.tenantsvic.org.au/advice/coronavirus-covid-19/
Business Victoria - Helpline for Victorian Businesses, including sole traders - 132 215
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Petitions and positive action
MEAA impact survey (creative industries)
https://www.meaa.org/coronavirus-survey/?mc_cid=a382e8ddf0&mc_eid=1189d502f9
Ausdance impact survey (dance-specific)
https://ausdanceqld.org.au/impactsurvey?mc_cid=a382e8ddf0&mc_eid=1189d502f9
LPA’s #livesupport campaign - social media campaign highlight impact on live performance sector
https://liveperformance.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PLEASE-SHARE-Live-performance-companies-and-workers-we-need-your-support-livesupport.pdf
Change.com petition from the Australian Events Industry, calling for support for casual and contract employees.
https://www.change.org/p/hon-scott-morrison-mp-support-event-entertainment-and-arts-workforce-industry?signed=true
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Supporting mental health and wellbeing
Support Act Arts Wellbeing helpline - 1800 959 500
https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au/support-act-wellbeing-helpline/
Beyond Blue - advice and links for looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
Australian Psychological Society - advice on maintaining positive mental health
https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/news-and-media/Media-releases/2020/Coronavirus-psychologists-offer-advice-for-mainta
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Official guidance
Australian Government health alert - official guidance
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Australian Government travel advice
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/coronavirus-covid-19
UPDATED: 20 March