CrewCare is a newly formed organisation of experienced men and women in the entertainment industry who want to improve the care for all workers in the production and allied industries.
CrewCare is all about looking after the crew - supporting technical and backstage personnel and their loved ones, those who work or have worked in the Australian live music and entertainment scenes.
"A lot of crew are in financial, emotional and physical distress," CrewCare co-founder Howard Freeman says.
"A lot of them don't put their hand up. Their cries often go unheard - but not anymore. CrewCare will make a difference - with your help. Together we can, and we will, make a difference to this live music industry." Click here to read our interview with Howard from earlier in the year.
The pressure and demands of the entertainment industry can be intense, particularly on live production crew. It is an industry that functions on time constraints and performance under pressure. Working under such demanding conditions can sometimes have huge repercussions, not just on individuals, but partners, families and friends as well.
A not-for-profit organisation, CrewCare organised the national 2019 Roady4Roadies events which raised over $62,000 for crew in its first year and will continue and expand in 2020.
Proudly partnering with Support Act, the aim of CrewCare is to raise money and awareness while looking after the welfare of all Australian professional production workers. Supporters are also encouraged to join CrewCare, click here for details.
