Chris Dobbie is a proud supporter of Support Art, the music industry’s charity

About Support Act

Support Act is the heart and hand of Australian music.

They deliver short term financial support; funeral support; mental health prevention, education and training programs; the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program; and the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.

Support Act is an industry leader in cultural and behavioural change, and we strive to create a safe and thriving music industry for all, including dedicated culturally intelligent support for First Nations music workers.



History of Support Act

Support Act was launched on 8 August 1997 by an industry-led committee comprising John Anderson, Jeremy Fabyini, Nick Hampton, Peter Hebbes, Peter Karpin, Glenn Shorrock, Simon Fenner, Emmanuel Candi, Dobe Newton, Alex Coroneos, John Bromell, Michael Chugg, Brett Cottle, Meryl Gross, Jim White and Michael McMartin.

They recognised the need for an industry-based entity that could provide human and financial services to positively impact the health and welfare of people working in the music industry.

John Bromell lobbied the music business industry, and with financial support from founding members ARIA PPCA and APRA AMCOS, the organisation was incorporated as a public company limited by guarantee on 7 August 1997. It was launched on 8 August 1997 and granted charity status in 2000.

Over the years, the who’s who of the music industry have had a hand in making the charity what it is today, with directors including Geoffrey Rudd, Jane English, Brian Cadd, Robert Patterson, John Hansen, John Woodruff, Dean Ormston, Keith Potger, Fifa Riccobono, Cath Haridy and Mark Callaghan

How you can help

Demand for Support Act’s services has never been higher. You can help by making a one time donation, becoming a recurring donor, leaving a gift in your will, raising funds in the community or for a mate. Donate here.