New report outlines dire state of creative workers’ mental health

Almost one-fifth of all creative workers are earning an annual income that sits below the poverty, which is contributing to increased feelings of anxiety and depression, according to a new report by Australian music industry charity Support Act.

The report was based on a survey of more than 1500 music and broader creative workers who cited issues with the high cost of living, low levels of creative industry income, burnout and fatigue, job insecurity, a lack of opportunities due to venue closures and festival cancellations, as wel...