COVID-19 Resources
General Guidelines
SA HEALTH
South Australian specific updates on COVID-19.
CENTRELINK
If you’ve lost your job or a substantial part of your income we strongly suggest you commence the process for registering for payments from Centrelink.
Check your eligibility:
How to apply for Jobseeker (formerly newstart).
Jobkeep Info (Updated)
APRA/AMCOS
Live Performance royalties to be paid early.
AMIN
Best Practice Guide: Live Streaming
AMPLIFY MUSIC
Free Virtual Music Conferences
THE AT HOME SESSIONS
Online opportunities to collaborate, network and upskill thanks to APRA AMCOS
I LOST MY GIG
I Lost My Gig Australia is an initiative of the Australian Festivals Association (AFA) and the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN). ILMG was established as a short-term quick response data capture project to quantify the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s live event and entertainment industries.
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
A national industry initiative to raise funds for Support Act and CrewCare.
ARTS LAW COVID-19 FAQ FOR ARTISTS
Answers to some of the most common questions Arts Law Centre of Australia has received from artists and arts organisations.
AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS AMIDST COVID-19 FACEBOOK GROUP
A place for Australian Arts to ask questions and share ideas about how to work with Covid-19.
ARTS & CREATIVE SUPPORT FACEBOOK GROUP
This group is here to support the arts community in the digital space. To have conversations and answer questions around digital solutions to sharing of content.
CAREMONGERING : ADELAIDE FACEBOOK GROUP
The basic premise of this group is to make it big, hyper local and positive for the City of Adelaide. Connecting people who need something with people willing to help.
MUTUAL AID DATABASE
A searchable state-by-state database of informal mutual aid groups
MUSICIANS UNION
VIRAL KINDNESS
Looking for help? Or keen to lend a hand? #viralkindness is an online hub for the rapidly proliferating community care groups. Powered by GetUp!
ARTSTASKER
Facebook group offering up the transferrable skills of the arts workers for odd-job needs – AirTasker but for the arts community.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A general COVID-19 information and resource page by GetUp!
FREE EVENT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, TUTORIALS & WORKSHOPS
A list of all free event tech training being offered during the crisis – skill up while you’re locked down.
COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLANNING GUIDELINES: COURSE
Online learning modules developed by the World Health Organisation to help countries scale up their COVID-19 preparedness.
SUPPORTING EVENTS
An events initiative established to counter the narrative that meeting places are dangerous in anticipation of the “all clear” from authorities once the threat has passed.
PROMOTING TAKE-AWAY SERVICES FOR VENUES
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COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS (COAG) HEALTH
HEAD TO HEALTH – Digital mental health resources
AUSTRALIAN TREASURY – Business and investment info
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gatherings advice
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gathering key planning recommendations
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – Mass gatherings risk assessment
NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF HEALTH – Advice for public events
CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL
DHHS – Preparing workplaces for COVID-19
BUSINESS.GOV.AU – How to set up a profit and loss statement
APRA AMCOS – Live Stream Music Licensing
SAPOL SA – gatherings restricted to ten and under
SMART TRAVELLER – Travel news and updates
HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT – Current travel alerts
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