Years ago, while serving in a church ministry, I found myself in a leadership environment where I was coerced and manipulated to 'be completely honest' with my leaders. But the reality was, I didn’t feel safe.

When the Arts Wellbeing Collective was shut down, it was a big blow — not just for me, but for the team and the performing arts industry more broadly.

It is crucial to recognise that wellbeing isn’t a solitary pursuit. It’s a shared responsibility.