Equity is currently reviewing the 'living away from home' provision for live performance in either Sydney or Melbourne for between 6 and 12 months. The provisions vary from those in the Performers Certified Agreement, and are on trial until the end of next year at the request of producers. Anyone with information about the effects of these provision should fill in this survey to ensure Equity can address any concerns when the provisions are renegotiated.

The 2008 VIC Equity Foundation Mentorship program is now open for applications. New and emerging performers are invited to apply to this exciting program, with applications closing on Friday May 16

Further details and application form here...

Equity will hold a special seminar to give extras and actors working as extras the chance to hear from to hear from industry experts on issues such as the role of the extra and the featured extra on set, what directors expect on set, career opportunities, and rights and conditions on set. Tuesday May 20, Malthouse Theatre, 6.30 – 8.30pm, free for financial members, $15 for non-members. To register call 1300 65 65 13. Find out more here....