Lindy Morrison To Retire From Support Act: ‘The End Of An Era’

Australian music legend Lindy Morrison OAM of The Go-Betweens fame has announced her retirement from Support Act.

After joining the organisation in 1998, Morrison will step down from her role as National Welfare Coordinator at the music charity on April 21.

“It's been the most worthwhile experience and satisfying job for me for 22.5 years,” Morrison said.

“I have been fortunate to see this charity grow into what it has become.”

Since the pandemic began, Morrison has managed a team who assessed close to 2,000 applications for crisis relief, resulting in the distribution of more than $5 million in crisis relief grants to assist artists, crew and music workers in need.

"Our music community has been deeply affected by COVID," Morrison said. 

“Not only have we had a 3000% increase in applications in the past 12 months, but we made the transition from managing our data on a spreadsheet to a suitable client management system. I always said I wouldn’t leave until that was achieved.

"I will miss meeting our extraordinary crew, musicians, and workers coming to Support Act. I thank everyone who has supported this charity throughout the years.”

Support Act CEO Clive Miller said: “This is truly the end of an era. We thank Lindy for her incredible contribution to the organisation over the past two decades and wish her all the best for the future.”

It has been announced that Anne Jacobs will move from her current role of Deputy National Welfare Coordinator to take on the role of National Welfare Coordinator.

Earlier this month, a new book about Morrison, My Rock 'n' Roll Friend, was released. The book was written by Tracey Thorn, the former singer for UK duo Everything But The Girl, and details the friendship between the two.