EQUALIZE - Helpful Resources
EQUALIZE is just one step in your creative and professional development. We’ve brought together organisations, programs, networks, learning opportunities and industry resources that can support you. Whether you’re looking to build new skills, expand your network, find mentorship opportunities or connect with like-minded creatives, these resources are here to help you continue growing your career and your network.
Programs and application dates can change, so we recommend visiting each organisation’s website, joining its mailing list or following its social channels for the latest opportunities.
National & International Resources
APRA AMCOS 23% Mentorship
Mentoring opportunities for APRA AMCOS members, including the 23% Mentorship Program for women and gender-diverse music creators.
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APRA AMCOS Funding, Opportunities and Grants
A regularly updated collection of grants, funding rounds, workshops and professional development opportunities from across Australia.
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APRA AMCOS - SongMakers Production Resources
A series of short video-tutorials lead by Beatrice that introduce the fundamentals of music production, helping students build practical skills in recording, arranging, mixing, and creating music using industry-standard tools.
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Australian Women in Music Awards
Celebrates and recognises women and gender-diverse artists, musicians and music practitioners working across different genres and areas of the industry.
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GRRRLS CLUB
A community for women and gender-diverse people in music, connecting creatives through events, networking opportunities, workshops and industry conversations.
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I Heart Songwriting Club
A global songwriting community designed to help creatives build a regular songwriting practice and connect with other songwriters.
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Music Producers and Engineers' Guild (MPEG)
An industry organisation offering connection, advocacy and professional development for music producers, recording engineers and other studio professionals.
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Music Production for Women
Online music production courses, workshops and learning resources designed to make music production more accessible.
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One of One
A national not-for-profit supporting and celebrating women and gender-diverse people working across the Australian music industry through events, opportunities, interviews and industry news.
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SAE University College
Courses and training across audio, music, creative media and related fields.
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Support Act
Mental health, wellbeing and crisis support for people working in Australian music.
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State-based Resources
Victoria
APRA AMCOS - Tune-Ups
Got a song that's almost there, but not quite? A demo that's missing something? Need advice on a mix? Tune-Ups is a free, 6-hour production and professional development program, where participants are hand-paired with professional producers to take their track to the next level. Applications close October 23.
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Collarts
Creative arts education and training across music, audio production, entertainment and related disciplines.
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Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS)
A not-for-profit organisation providing access to electronic instruments, workshops, education and a community of electronic music makers.
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Music Victoria
Victoria’s state music industry body, offering industry resources, programs, advocacy and professional development.
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The Real Songwriters of Melbourne
A songwriting community offering events, workshops and opportunities to connect with other music creators.
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New South Wales
AWMA NSW Regional & Remote Women's Music Program
Eight successful regional and remote delegates from New South Wales will receive support to cover travel, accommodation and per diems to attend the full two-day AWMA Program in Meanjin/Brisbane 26–27 May 2027. Applications close 16 November.
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MusicNSW
NSW’s state music industry body, offering workshops, resources, professional development and artist-support programs.
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OneOffTraks
ONE OFF TRAKS is a songwriting and production camp connecting women, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse creatives across Australia and Aotearoa.
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Sound NSW
NSW Government funding, support and development initiatives for the contemporary music industry.
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Pho the Girls
Pho The Girls Intro To Music Production workshop is a workshop for women, NB and trans community only. Takes place 4 November.
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Tone Shift
A MusicNSW microfund for women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming contemporary music artists in NSW. It can support equipment, studio time and the creation or presentation of new work.
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Tasmania
Music Tasmania
Tasmania’s peak music industry body, providing industry information, advocacy, resources and professional development opportunities.
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G.E.M.S (Gender Equality in Music and Sound)
G.E.M.S is an intersectional community based in nipaluna/Hobart dedicated to empowering women,
gender non-conforming individuals, persons of colour, and other underrepresented groups in music technology, audio production and the music industry.
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South Australia
SongHubs Academy Adelaide
Opening soon! A free, 5-week songwriting experience in January & February 2027 at Carclew with Alex Hosking & KANADA THE LOOP.
Keep your eyes on SongHubs IG for EOIs opening.
A South Australian organisation supporting women and gender-diverse people working in music through community, connection and industry initiatives.
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Riser Collective
A South Australian organisation supporting women and gender-diverse people working in music through community, connection and industry initiatives.
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MusicSA
South Australia’s state music industry body, providing industry resources, workshops, programs and professional development.
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Queensland
Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs)
Based in Brisbane and operating nationally, AWMA recognises women and gender-diverse people across creative, technical, production and industry roles.
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AWMA Queensland Regional & Remote Women's Music Program
Eight successful regional and remote delegates from Queensland will receive support to cover travel, accommodation and per diems to attend the full two-day AWMA Program in Meanjin/Brisbane 26–27 May 2027. Applications close 16 November.
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Carol Lloyd Award
A QMusic initiative offering funding support to emerging female-identifying and gender-diverse Queensland singer-songwriters.
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QMusic
Queensland’s state music industry body, offering industry programs, professional development, networking and events.
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Australian Capital Territory
MusicACT
The ACT’s music industry body, offering local industry information, advocacy, events and professional development opportunities.
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Noisy Futures
Noisy Futures (previously known as Girls Rock! Canberra) is a community arts organisation working to increase the participation of girls (trans and cis), trans-boys, gender diverse young people and intersex young people in music.
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Western Australia
West Australian Music (WAM)
WA’s state music industry body, providing development programs, industry resources, events and professional opportunities.
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Women of Music Production (WOMP)
A community supporting women, non-binary and transgender music producers and creators through networking, education and collaborative opportunities.
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Northern Territory
MusicNT
The Northern Territory’s peak music industry body, providing artist support, professional development, advocacy and industry programs.
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