Authorities in NSW say they are providing a mental health boost to the music industry. 

Australian music leaders have gathered for the first ever Head First conference discussing mental health and wellbeing.

Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said Support Act’s Head First conference focused on simple steps that music businesses and industry crew can take to support mental health in the workplace.

“After a tough few years for the music industry, the NSW Government is proud to sponsor this inaugural conference shining a light on mentally healthy workplaces,” Ms Petinos said.

The conference hosted musicians, managers, crew and music workers from a range of businesses, discussing ways to prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of their teams at work.

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the event welcomed current and future leaders of the music community to prioritise a future where mental health and wellbeing is at the forefront.

“The Support Act Head First conference aims to help music workers create workplaces that are mentally healthy, focusing on positive ways to reduce stress, conflict, job insecurity and burnout,” Ms Taylor said.

NSW businesses in the arts and recreation sector can also access free business support from experts to manage work pressures due to workloads, bullying, stress or change.