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    Equity

    A comprehensive look at the Arts industry from a Creative's perspective. This survey is Accessibility Enabled

  • If you are having trouble filling in this survey please call 1300 65 65 13 to organise completing it over the phone.

    The Equity Diversity Committee and MEAA have collaborated to create Equity’s first annual Survey for all performers in theatre, screen and dance.

     The Survey has multiple purposes which are:

    • To capture a snapshot on how performers are getting along since the new era of living with COVID;
    • To gather the lived experiences, roadblocks and challenges faced by performers/creatives who are disabled, Indigenous, gender diverse, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, racial minorities and beyond who may experience marginalisation;
    • To gather the lived experiences, roadblocks and challenges faced by senior performers/creatives who may face ageism;
    • To help MEAA better represent the industry in bargaining for industry wide agreements on wages and conditions;
    • To provide performers with the opportunity to let us know if you want to learn more about MEAA and what we can do together to bring about a better future for you and your fellow creatives; and,
    • To gather and measure the level of support from performers/creatives to help with the upcoming Equity Diversity campaign to ensure our industry is representative of the nation that it serves. 

    Every jurisdiction in the world has shown that when a theatre, screen and dance industry becomes more representative, it means larger audiences both domestically and globally - which translates to more jobs for all performers/creatives nation wide.

    Your answers will be confidential and de-identified to form the basis of our first annual report on the state of the Industry according to you, the performers.

    Your answers will help MEAA, as the collective of its members, prosecute the case for greater positive change in the industry. Your answers will help with the fight for a more inclusive industry by enabling the MEAA and EDC to point to the concrete issues identified in the survey that need challenged and changed, and your answers will be instrumental in implementing solutions.

     

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  • State of the Industry

    This section is going to look at your experience in the industry
  • How long have you worked in the industry?
  • How are you most employed?
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  • Do you have any savings?
  • What area of the industry do you get the bulk of your income from?
  • What roles does your work encompass? (tick all that apply)
  • On average how many different roles does your income come from in a year?
  • Over the last 5 years what work have you done the most?
  • Do you receive any money from the Government? (tick all that apply)
  • Do you believe arts workers should be able to earn $15,000 dollars a year and still receive full Government benefits and payments such as Jobseeker and Disability Support Pension.
  • During COVID, were you able to access JobKeeper?
  • How much financial stress did you feel due to loss of work associated with COVID?
  • Looking into the future with less Government mandates on our industry what is the likelihood you will continue to work in the industry? for example shutdowns, limited venue seating and social distancing.
  • Over the last 2 years as a performer have you had more opportunity to audition than you had pre-2019?
  • Has the introduction of self tapes given you more opportunity to audition?
  • Over the past year have you: (tick all that apply)
  • Do you have an agent?
  • What percentage does your agent charge?
  • What is the percentage charged by your agent for?
  • Do you feel confident about the arts industry's recovery and your opportunities to be employed?
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  • Safety

    Dealing with injuries, insurance and feeling safe at work
  • Have you ever been injured at work?
  • If you have been injured at work how familiar or comfortable were you with the work cover process?
  • Were you paid for medical costs and time away from work?
  • Do you think the WorkCover system is equipped at understanding the Entertainment Industry?
  • Do you have WorkCover insurance? WorkCover insurance is insurance that covers you for injuries obtained while working as a contractor.
  • Do you have public liability insurance? Public Liability insurance covers you against claims from the public. It is often required if you are working as a contractor.
  • Do you have income protection insurance? Income protection insurance allows you to claim for lost income due to illness or injury.
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  • Have you ever experienced or witnessed discrimination, bullying or harassment at work? (tick all that apply)
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  • For any of the above, did you tell the employer?
  • Were you happy with the employer's response?

  • Building an inclusive and accessible industry

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  • I identify as (tick all that apply)

  • LGBTQIA+

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
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  • Disabled performers/creatives

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
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  • Bla(c)K, People of Colour, CALD

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
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  • Senior Artists

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
  • I am:

  • First Nations

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
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  • Let us know your experience of inclusion and accessibility of the industry to date

    This information will be de-identified and is for our research and lobbying purposes to find solutions for a well known problem in the industry
  • Have you been employed in a production where the employer has provided an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace?
  • Would you like to find out more about being a union member?
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