# Never Not Creative

> Never Not Creative (NNC) is a registered Australian charity (ABN 14652139323) founded in 2018 to improve the mental wellbeing of people working in the creative, media and marketing industries. NNC fills the gaps left by traditional industry bodies — running research, peer support programs, a podcast, a support line and content — to help creatives look after themselves and each other.

NNC operates across Australia, the UK and internationally. The organisation focuses on four interconnected areas: mental health, career development, diversity and inclusion, and emerging talent pathways. It is community-led and works in partnership with industry bodies and businesses including Streamtime, Advertising Council Australia, AGDA, the Design Institute of Australia, Young Bloods, Design Business Council, The Mavens, Assisterhood and Artis Causa.

NNC is best known for the long-running Mentally Healthy industry survey, the Never Not Creative podcast, the Never Not Finishing School career program, the live Asking For A Friend Q&A series, and ongoing research into issues such as AI's impact on the mental health of the creative industry.

## Core focus areas

- [Mentally Healthy](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/mentally-healthy): Research, programs and resources on the mental health of people working in creative, media and marketing roles, including the Mentally Healthy industry survey.
- [Your Career](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/your-career): Career development support and pathways for emerging and underrepresented creatives.
- [Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/diversity-inclusion): Programs and content addressing inclusion, fairness and representation in the creative industry.
- [Support Line](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/support-line): Free, confidential mental health support for people working in the creative industry.

## Programs and initiatives

- [Asking For A Friend](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/asking-for-a-friend): Live monthly conversations where industry leaders and psychologists answer audience questions about careers, mental health and working life.
- [Never Not Finishing School](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/your-career/never-not-finishing-school): A cohort-based career development program for emerging and underrepresented creatives.
- [Never Not Listening](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/mentally-healthy/programs/never-not-listening): A peer-listening program training people in the industry to support each other through difficult conversations.
- [Never Not International Women's Day (NNIWD)](https://nniwd.nevernotcreative.org/): A 24/7 looped collection of talks from women across the creative industry, running until International Women's Day is no longer needed.

## Content and media

- [Blog](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/blog): Long-form articles, research findings and commentary on the state of the creative industry.
- [Podcast](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/podcast): The Never Not Creative Podcast — conversations with practitioners, leaders and experts on creative work, mental health and culture.
- [Our Community](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/our-community): Profiles of contributors, collaborators and people supporting NNC's work.

## About and contact

- [About](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/about): Mission, key people and impact of Never Not Creative. Founded by Andy Wright; key people also include Carol Mackay (Design Business Council), Louise Berger and Yasmin Naghavi (Artis Causa).
- [Contact](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/contact): General enquiries, partnerships and collaboration.
- [Slack community](https://nevernotcreative.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-2ejpnv0c4-DldxrHL5mfiOwuxBW6H9ew): Open community space for industry conversation and peer support.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nevernotcreative.org/privacy-policy): Privacy policy for the Never Not Creative website.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/never-not-creative/): Never Not Creative on LinkedIn.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nvrnotcreative/): Never Not Creative on Instagram.
- [ABN registration](https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/14652139323): Australian Business Register entry confirming charity status.