COVID: Review of Government assistance

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

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:

https://business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/coronavirus-state-and-territory-information-and-assistance

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