n a breathtaking display of courage and skill, four-time para surfing World Champion and former Paralympic Cyclist, Matt Formston, has ridden his way into the record books. Captured in the new feature-length documentary, The Blind Sea, Matt sets a new Guinness World Record for the largest wave surfed by a vision-impaired male (IS2). The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Daniel Fenech, will be in cinemas nationwide from August 15.

The arts help in bringing different people together to form a strong community. The way the arts help build this community and make people healthier shows how important it is for us to be together and support each other’s happiness and health.

The entertainment industry, with its glitz and glamour, often masks the reality of the mental health challenges faced by artists. Recently, there has been a wave of artists who have bravely stepped forward to share their experiences and advocate for better mental health supports within the industry. This blog post delves into the voices of these artists and the crucial supports they believe are necessary for mental wellbeing.