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Social Security - Art Start

NAVA has been lobbying for a number of changes to the way artists are treated under the social security system. Its “ArtStart” proposals to government include the recognition of being an artist as a profession with the support of appropriately trained caseworkers to assist them to seek relevant work opportunities, provision of specialist NEIS training and access to appropriate Work for the Dole work experience.

Read NAVA’s election proposals for changes to social security