Below is information on the personal and business resources currently available. I am in regular contact with the government advocating for resources for those in need, and a great deal of work is being done across all portfolios to address this crisis. I will continue to update this page.
The most up to date Health Resource for COVID-19, including Mental Health Support and Public Health Orders and Restrictions is at www.health.nsw.gov.au. If you feel unwell, get tested: Testing Locations.
Information on getting vaccinated against COVID is > HERE.
Service NSW provides a 24/7 hotline to support people and business operators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with questions about support and government assistance phone 13 77 88. The Service NSW website www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 includes:
- Assistance finder
- Financial support for individuals and households
- Help for renters and homeowners
- Energy bill relief
- Restrictions for Sydney
- QR Code check in
- Face mask rules
- Business and employer resources
- Apply for QR Code
- JobSaver NSW government support
- Micro-business grants
- Individuals support from federal government
- Land Tax relief
- Business grants and loans
- Small businesses
- Renters and Landlord support
Other Resources
Jobs Hub to help find job opportunities in the changing job market: www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/jobs-hub
Information for NSW tenants is at www.tenants.org.au/blog/renting-and-covid-19-information and www.tenants.org.au/covid19/guide
The Welfare Rights Centre helps with income security payments and Centrelink: welfarerightscentre.org.au/covid19
Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line, 1800 171 866 online at https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/older-persons-covid-19-support-line
Financial counselling: www.fcan.com.au
Dealing with debt collectors: justiceconnect.org.au/resources/responding-to-debt-collection-during-covid19/
Help with your water bills is available at www.sydneywater.com.au/SW/accounts-billing/paying-your-bill/help-with-your-bill/index.htm
Foodbank can help get food to people in need through local charities: www.foodbank.org.au/homepage/who-we-help/individuals/?state=nsw-act
General Business grants: australiangrants.org and www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Support available for not-for-profits www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19/Support-for-not-for-profits/
Information about workplace rules: www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/website-news/coronavirus-and-australian-workplace-laws
For assistance and advice contact Business Commercial Leases and Advice Line 1300 795 534, the Small Business Commission Disputes Line 8332 4815 or Business Advice Line 13 28 46.
Support available from the Small Business Commissioner www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/get-help/covid-19-coronavirus-information-small-business-owners
City of Sydney Business Concierge is available to provide advice and support options 9.30 to 4.00pm, telephone, 9265 9333, email [email protected]
City of Sydney business grants: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-sponsorships/business-grants
City of Sydney community services grants: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-sponsorships/community-grants/community-services-grants
City of Sydney cultural grants and sponsorship: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-sponsorships/cultural-grants-sponsorships
Woollahra Municipal Council Local COVID information including beach rules: https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/news/articles/stay_safe_and_stay_connected
Information for non-profit community groups: communitydirectors.com.au/save-our-sector
Travel Exemptions: covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/leaving-australia
Updated 5 August 2021