Business and employment survey – COVID-19 government assistance

Ausdance National is surveying the dance sector to measure the effectiveness of government assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. The survey will close on Monday 5 October.

What is this survey about?

This survey seeks specific data from individuals and businesses working in the Australian dance sector about their access to programs such as JobKeeper, JobSeeker and the Temporary Cash Flow Boost that have been provided by the Australian Government in response to COVID-19.

Who should complete the survey?

Anyone who runs a business or organisation, or who is an employee, or who is working in the Australian dance sector. You do not need to be an Ausdance member to complete this survey.

Why?

Ausdance National – Australia's peak body for dance – seeks to strengthen arguments with specific data to better support the dance sector. This data will enable us to present clear evidence to decision makers.

It's important that the requests Ausdance puts forward reflect the experience of the dance sector we represent. It is a most crucial time for focused advocacy so that relevant programs, support, subsidies and new systems can be shaped to benefit the dance sector, not only through the current crisis of COVID-19, but also beyond.

How will my responses be used?

The responses collected through this survey will provide dance sector-specific data to identify gaps in the current provision of COVID-19 related assistance from the government for Australian dance industry workers and businesses. These gaps (backed up by evidence) can then be brought to the attention of local, state and federal Government bodies to lobby for changes to existing schemes, and for future support packages that more effectively support the dance sector.

Storage and privacy

Raw data collected through this survey will be stored in a secure cloud file only accessible by Ausdance National board members. By submitting your survey you grant Ausdance National permission to share your responses according to the purposes outlined above. Any information shared from this survey will remove individually identifiable data so that you remain anonymous.

Please contact Ausdance National if you have questions or require assistance to complete this survey.

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