IMT: Freelance activism and freelance creativity
Freelance activism and freelance creativity are two huge aspects of freelancing that the Freelance Jungle believes doesn’t get near enough airtime. Outside of direct freelance activism for causes, we also advocate for our industry in small and large ways. We do this...
Freelance Jungle Patreon and GST
This is a rundown of the Freelance Jungle Patreon and GST situation. Patreon began charging GST on certain elements from July 1st 2020. This does impact your pledges. Whether you are registered for GST has a bearing on how this influences you: From 1 July 2020, the...
I made this: Celebrating all kinds of creative freelancers
It sounds cliché, but coronavirus is really bringing out the best in so many creative freelancers. There is simply so much talent working, tinkering, dreaming and playing that it is almost hard to keep track. I must admit, after having the Freelance Jungle a tightly...
Finding freelance meaning through innovation and educational opportunities
We explore freelance meaning in a time where it feels as though actual meaning is thin on the ground. While the crush of productivity and the desire to change our destiny propels us forward, now is the time to investigate the innovative and educational opportunities...
Learn freelance grant writing with Martina Donkers
Freelance grant writing has become an especially popular topic in 2020. Through using it as a viable way to access local and state government rapid response funding through to major grants of all shapes and kinds, grants have helped keep freelancers afloat. It is...
Stimulus package overlooks “the canary in the coalmine”
Media Release March 19, 2020 More than 13,000 people have signed a change.org petition calling from better protection from the Australian Federal Government during the looming economic downturn. The petition, created in response to a stimulus package that seemed to...
How can freelancers survive coronavirus?
Everyone is sharing memes about how the freelancers survive coronavirus due to our self-isolating work styles. Oh, my freelance friends, if only it were that simple. Having been through the GFC, I can tell you right now even mild to non-existent impacts to Australian...