New Victorian business support package…
A new jointly funded package from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments will give Victorian small and medium businesses the extra support and confidence they need to recover from the recent lockdown.
The package will deliver an additional $400 million in support to thousands of businesses. This includes a $156 million Business Continuity Fund, a new $85 million Small Business COVID Hardship Fund and support for commercial tenants and landlords.
It will also build on Victorian Government support for licensed hospitality and alpine venues, with $70 million for the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 and $9.8 million for Alpine Business Support.
Details of individual programs in the package will be shared via our newsletter and on our website as they become available.
Read here for further details.
COVID-19 Disaster Payment
The vast majority of microbusinesses not registered for GST will be eligible for the Commonwealth Government's COVID-19 Disaster Payment. The new payment will help micro businesses and Victorian workers who are unable to earn an income due to the current lockdown restrictions. All applications can be made through Services Australia.
Read here for further details.
Free mentoring sessions for businesses
Eligible Victorian businesses can receive up to four free two-hour mentoring sessions through the business recovery and resilience mentoring program. An experienced professional will help you make informed decisions about the future of your business. Get tailored guidance on business recovery, market transformation, digital literacy and engagement, market and supply chain diversification, reskilling and retraining.
Free help from the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline
If you run your own small business, you’re used to handling problems on your own. But you don’t have to. Get free and confidential wellbeing coaching, financial counselling and business advice for you and your employees. Call the Partners in Wellbeing Helpline on 1300 375 330 for assistance between 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on weekends. A live chat function is also available on the website.
Coronavirus resources for your business
Coronavirus.vic.gov.au has useful resources to help businesses find information and plan.
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