Review of Government assistance
As many states enter new lockdowns, it may be worthwhile to explore what assistance you might be able to get. So far, there has been no response from the federal government.
On the off chance that you are looking to hire new people, check out the Job maker hiring credit scheme https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobMaker-Hiring-Credit/
Also, Atlassian is offering free cloud products to small businesses at no cost: https://www.atlassian.com/software/free
In New South Wales
In NSW, the state government announced a package which includes grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all employers, and an extension of the Dine and Discover program to the end of August. You can also now use Dine vouchers for eligible online food delivery businesses. See more details here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-29/nsw-covid-business-relief-for-lockdown/100251920
You might also like to check out these websites.
Covid-19 assistance finder https://disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au/covid
Savings finder https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/cost-living
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/pandemic-leave-disaster-payment
Support if you can’t earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine, or are caring for someone with COVID-19.
In Queensland
Business assistance finder https://www.business.qld.gov.au/covid-assistance
In Victoria
Business grants & support https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/business-grants-and-support
Jobs Victoria Fund https://jobs.vic.gov.au/about-jobs-victoria/our-programs/jobs-victoria-fund
Small business digital adaptation program https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/business-resilience-package/small-business-digital-adaptation-program
Financial support for businesses & workers https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/financial-support-for-businesses-and-workers#business-owners
Business mentoring https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Business-Recovery-and-Resilience-Mentoring-VIC
In South Australia
Grant Assist https://www.grantassist.sa.gov.au/business/information_for_small_business
In ACT
Economic survival package https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Economic-Survival-Package-ACT
In Northern Territory
Small business survival package https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Small-Business-Survival-Payment-NT
In Tasmania & WA
nothing specific is listed
Which Programs are open & general eligibility?
The following page is quite helpful as it lists, for each state & territory, which programs are open & the general eligibility criteria:
Comments are closed.