Victorian Government Business Support Grant & Working for Victoria Fund

For a very concise and current detailed summary of the Business Support, Crisis Information and COVID-19 resources available for business in Victoria we recommend the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry webpage at https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/business-support/crisis-information/covid-19-coronavirus-resources.

The information contained on this webpage is current as at 30 March 2020 at 1pm

This webpage includes information we have already provided in previous newsletters, but also contains new items that will be of importance to our clients as detailed below:

Business Support Fund – Grant

A $500 million Business Support Fund to assist small to medium businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Business are eligible to apply for a grant through the Fund if they meet the following criteria:

Applications are open now, however, be aware the program does close in 64 days.

If you believe you are eligible, please click on the following link to begin the application process: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-fund

Working for Victoria Fund

In addition, displaced workers will be eligible to apply for different opportunities for paid work.  Some displaced workers will have skills that can be readily transferred to new roles.  The Government will also assist skills development or help people in obtaining immediate accreditation to commence work.

Register your interest via the following link to receive more details: https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

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