Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos (from the archives)

Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.

Chronic uncertainty pervades the arts sector and has a significant impact on the personal well-being of artists, according to Adelaide-based therapist Alison Robb.

While the impact of the 2015 Brandis raid on the Australia Council and the consequent disruption of funding cycles and organisational funding is well known, structural issues inherent in the arts sector’s day-to-day operations result in further complications. 

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. In 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts