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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the directors?

    The Board comprises 12 members, four of these positions are held by Representatives from the music industry peak bodies AMCOS, APRA, ARIA and PPCA and these are permanent positions. The additional Board positions are elected by the members.

  2. What percentage of the money raised goes to "the cause" and how much to administration?

    Support Act has adopted a policy of allocating up to 50% of it's yearly income to distribution in that year, leaving a residual pool for continuing and new grants in the following year. This guards against us not being able to continue necessary support where it has been granted should we encounter a period where our income is not what we expected and thus insufficient to meet the commitments that we have made to applicants. From gross monies earned in a Support Act organized or run event we pay all associated costs charged by outside suppliers /providers. With monies received from third parties there are no such costs. During the last financial year administrative costs (after allowing for the specific donations given to cover the cost of administration and case work staff) represented only 7.5% of net revenue after fundraising costs.

  3. Is Support Act a registered "not for profit" organization?

    Support Act is a not-for-profit organization, that has been endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office (DGR 900449383) registered number

  4. How do I make a donation?

    Refer the Contacts page on this web site.

  5. How do I join?

    Join on line NOW!

  6. How can I help?

    Become a Support Act supporter and join the organization.
    Attend our fundraising events.
    Assist with our fundraising.
    Become a volunteer.

  7. What happens to the money?

    All money raised by/donated to Support Act is designated to assist members of the music industry who are suffering hardship or distress.

  8. How are beneficiaries chosen?

    Applications for assistance are made via our National Coordinator. All applications are treated as confidential. Details of the application and the recommended type of assistance are circulated to a Casework Committee anonymously – this committee is made up with members of the music industry and artists. The committee then endorses the recommendation or makes alternative suggestions on how best to help the applicant. At this time the maximum benefit to each applicant is $3,000 pa.

  9. How do people apply for assistance?

    All applications should be directed to Lindy Morrison, our National Coordinator, via details under the Contacts tab on this web site.