Australian online mental health service ReachOut has launched a study support hub for students

Stressed about study during coronavirus?

The Victorian Government has announced a $16.8 million arts survival package

The funding will provide immediate support to Victorian arts organisations and individuals, helping them sustain employment, develop new works, provide opportunities for creative community participation and keep Victorians connected through the Coronavirus crisis.

A Melbourne photographer has captured the abandoned city in the midst of lockdown

The photos feature major Melbourne sites, including Flinders Street Station, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street, Queen Victoria Market, the Old Exhibition Building, Southern Cross Station, and many more.

Geelong’s iconic cement silos have officially been torn down

Internationally recognised street artist Rone turned the three unused silos from an ‘eyesore’ into an artwork that celebrated the city back in 2017.

Geelong Animal Welfare Society need your help

If you, a family member, or a friend have any clean blankets or towels that you no longer need, the GAWS family would absolutely love them.

Season Two of Ricky Gervias’ After Life arrives on Netflix today

Season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix, welcoming comedian and TV personality Ricky Gervais back to our screens.

National Wool Museum launches new online exhibition

Named Our Heritage, Our Collection, this digital exhibition celebrates the City of Greater Geelong’s Heritage in 50 objects, selected from the themes War, Wool and Work.

Spirit of Tasmania dock is moving from Port Melbourne to Geelong

A massive win for the region.

Waiting on a parcel from Australia Post?

Australia Post said its parcel deliveries had doubled in the past month – and were up 80 per cent in a year.

City of Greater Geelong announce Arts Recovery Panel

This will help the City respond with new insights and programs designed to support the healing, strengthening and future evolution of our creative communities.

Vicious Recordings and Be Rich Records are hosting free music industry focused webinars

These webinars are free, one hour-long workshop chat sessions will allow you to learn more about the dance music industry.

Young Sydney Entrepreneurs have created a chic, anti-pollution face mask infused with botanicals

The masks will be available for shipping in June 2020.

You can now take virtual tours of the NGV exhibitions

You can digitally explore exhibitions including Keith Haring & Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Crossing Lines, KAWS: Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness and Top Arts 2020, just to name a few.

Looking after your mental health while self-isolating

While social distancing and isolation are key in helping to reduce further spread of the virus, these measures can also have an adverse impact on mental health.

Cork & Canvas are offering online ‘on-demand‘ paint and sip sessions in the comfort of your own home

Even if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since a high school art class, one of the ultimate ways to unwind while bunkered down at home is to create a masterpiece right from your couch with Cork and Canvas’ brand new online workshops.

Join the next generation of Victorian digital creators via free virtual YouTube workshops

These workshops are designed to support the emergence of the next generation of Victorian digital creators, teaching participants how to maximise their impact on YouTube.

Western Edge Youth Arts have been approved for Four Year Funding

This funding represents long-term security which fuels artistic innovation, enables deeper engagement with community, and ensures staff well-being.

Local designers have launched an independent cookbook series focused on keeping Geelong venues alive

Take away’s purpose is to support your local hangout … so it’s there when we all get back on track!

Entertainment Assist have released a bunch of free mental health support videos

It’s now that industry workers need support as they navigate having no income and the waiting period for the Government’s first-round assistance payments – and that’s if they’re even eligible.

A $5 million Resilience Fund has been announced for artists and arts organisations

Applications for the Resilience Fund quick response opportunities open on Friday 3 April.

Upstate Studios are live streaming classes for free this Wednesday

Keeping our minds and bodies in a healthy condition is so important right now!

The Merch Desk is helping artists sell their merch immediately

The Merch Desk costs nothing to get started, and with their help, artists can be selling to their fans in hours not weeks.

Here’s how you can help small business get through this

This is the time for us as a community to stick together.

PLATFORM ARTS is temporarily closing onsite operations and events

The office will be closed to the public until Monday 13 April 2020 (subject to further notice), and all Platform Arts staff will be working remotely during this time.

 

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