Online COVID-19 Business Impact Forums
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Friday 3 April @ 2.30pm
Presentations from local and regional experts covered:
- latest COVID-19 stats for Goulburn-Mulwaree
- JobKeeper payment plan
- Other Federal and NSW stimulus package elements for businesses
- Managing your mental health during the crisis
Disclaimer: please note the advice given on the day is not specific or tailored to any one business. It provides general information so that informed decisions about a ‘next best step’ can be made.
Thursday 26 March @ 5.30pm
Speakers included:
📣 Geoff Kettle, Southern NSW Local Health District board member, will review current health advice and provide an update on COVID-19 in the region
📣 Andrew Haskins from Southern Region Business Enterprise Centre will cover the latest Government shutdown measures and business support initiatives
📣Joanne McCauley from Jigsaw Tax & Advisory Pty Ltd speaking about business eligibility and access to the Government’s stimulus packages
Disclaimer: please note the advice given on the day was not specific or tailored to any one business. It provided general information so that informed decisions about a ‘next best step’ can be made.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Find information, advice and resources regarding current health measures, government response and assistance to reduce economic impact on businesses
COVID-19 information hubs
Australian Government COVID-19 information hub
Provides the latest COVID-19 news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia
NSW Government COVID-19 information hub
Information and advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus)Â for community and businesses in New South Wales.
NSW Government – Businesses and employees
Information about employee rights and workplace responsibilities to help manage the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Business Australia – Business Guide to Coronavirus
Dedicated destination for businesses around Australia to stay updated with the latest news related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help understand what this means for their business and employees. Includes access to free resources and relevant services to help businesses navigate these challenging times.
(NB: Business Australia was formerly the NSW Business Chamber)
Health Advice
Department of Health – COVID-19 Resources
A collection of resources for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Australian Government Department of Health – Information for Employers
Fact sheet for employers
NSW Health – Latest COVID-19 statistics
NSW Health – social distancing
Information and advice about social-distancing guidelines
Mental Health Resources
Beyond Blue – looking after your mental health
Black Dog Institute – Resources for anxiety, stress and wellbeing
Economic Response
Factsheets for Employers and Employees
NSW Small Business Support Grants
List of eligibility requirements and highly impacted industries. Applications open 17 April via ServiceNSW website
Department of Treasury Coronavirus information hub
Provides information about the economic response to the COVID-19 crisis
Department of Treasury – Economic Response to the Coronavirus
PDF summary of the Government’s stimulus packages
Department of Treasury – Assistance for Businesses
Summary of the assistance available to businesses to manage cash flow and retain employees
Department of Treasury – Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme
Summary of the support for small business lending
Information about support available and FAQs
Australian Banking Association – Small Business Loan Relief
Information about the loan relief available for small businesses
Department of Treasury – Support for Financially Distressed Businesses
Factsheet covering temporary changes to insolvency/bankruptcy laws
Business Resources
Canberra Business Chamber COVID-19 Employer Guide
Provides information on managing and protecting your employees and your workplace and answering some of the workplace relations and work health and safety (WHS) questions that are coming up for employers.
NB published 25 March 2020