ICMEAA Survey 2022

First Nations Arts & Media Survey

Indigenous Committee, Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance
We're a collective of First Nations media, entertainment and arts workers.

We want to hear from First Nations arts & media workers, so we can better support you as a union.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Mobile Phone*
Postcode*
Who is your mob?
Leave blank if you prefer not to say.
Would you be interested in further leadership opportunities and helping ICMEAA continue our research?*

YesNo
I identify as:*

AboriginalTorres Strait IslanderAboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderLGBTQI+BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour)CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse)I prefer not to sayOther
Are you completing this survey by yourself?*

Yes, I am completing this survey myself.No, I am being assisted in completing this survey.
Our union's First Nations committee should:*

Represent Indigenous actors, musicians, entertainers and dancersRepresent Indigenous media professionalsSupport and Representation for First Nations entertainers, actors, artists, musicians, media professionals and entertainment crewAll of the aboveI'm unsureOther
What would motivate you most to join a union?*

General support on everythingCreating a better futureHaving a voice at workMaking sure I'm paid properlyBetter conditions for performers and media professionalsFighting for justice for all working peopleAll the aboveOther
When I have issues at work:*

I talk with my boss or co-workers so I can figure out how to address itI contact my union representativeI don't know who I should talk toI call the union front deskOther
What should a union's purpose be?*

Organising non-union workers to raise industry standardsProvide leadership training for membersImproving our communities with social, educational and charitable programsHolding politicians accountableRighting wrongs done to workers in our countryCreating a brighter future for all workersOther
How do you prefer to receive your information about your union and ICMEAA?*

MailEmailSMSFacebookInstagramTwitterPhone callWebsiteAttending meetingsVisits from a union representativeOne-on-one from your employerOther
Add any further comments about connecting with ICMEAA here:
What is your involvement with unions?*

I want to be involved, but there are barriers.I am currently involved and believe it's important.I haven't been involved, but I'd like to be.I'm not prepared to be involved.
What is your engagement with unions?*

I'm a union member, but I want more engagement.I'm a union member, but I want less engagement.I'm not a union member, but I'd like to be.I'm not a union member.
Write any barriers you may have with being involved with the union and/or ICMEAA:
Write any ways in which you are involved with the union and/or ICMEAA:
What is important to you as an ICMEAA member?*

General communication with union representatives about what's happening in the media, entertainment and arts industriesFighting for paid cultural leave across all sectorsSupport with workplace issues such as racism and discriminationSupport against wage theftFighting for wage increasesSupport with contracts and negotiationsAgent guidelines such as obtaining and working with an agentSelf-test and audition guidelines for actors and performersAccess and information about Intimacy Guidelines for performersIndustry guidelines for entertainment crew and staffCultural Safety in the workplaceCultural Competency training for workplacesSeeing more First Nations stories told by First Nations people and creative teamsSeeing more First Nations talent on Screen/TVOther
How many years have you been performing/playing/working in media, arts and entertainment industries?*
Enter your answer as a number, rounded to the nearest year.
How many dependants are you responsible for?*
Enter your answer as a number.
What is your main profession? (Select up to 5)*

ActorCultural Dance TroupeDancerDirectorEntertainerJournalistLive Performance - Front of HouseLive Performance - Stage CrewMedia ProfessionalMedia TechnicianMusicianPresenterScreen CrewSporting ProfessionalWriterOther
Entertainer - Please specify your role:*

ComedianDrag queenMCOther
Live Performance and/or Media Professional - Please specify your role:*
If performing, music or media is not your primary source of income, what is the occupation from which you earn the majority of your income?
Leave this question blank if it does not apply to you.
How long have you trained for your profession/what qualifications do you have?*
Please estimate your income from media, entertainment and arts work (don't include income from work outside our industries):*

$0-$6,000$6,000-$15,000$15,000-$30,000$30,000-$80,000$80,000-$100,000$100,000+
Have you ever had Public Liability Insurance when working?*

YesNo
Please state what type of job you had to provide Public Liability Insurance for:*
Would you be more inclined to join ICMEAA if membership included Public Liability Insurance?*

Yes, this would make membership more valuable.No, it would not make a difference.
All performance fee, artist agreements and employment contracts should be in writing, and in a plain English document that doesn't require legal expertise to understand.*

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5

1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Which would you consider to be more important?*

Pay increasesJob security
What are the most needed improvements to our working conditions?*
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First Nations Arts & Media Survey