| This week's eBulletin (No. 26) | Roadmap to Reopening: Third and last steps COVIDSafe Plans - Templates and ResourcesCOVIDSafe Plans: Information SessionTemporary Outdoor Dining Permits
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| Roadmap to Reopening: Third and last steps | Updated restrictions applicable from 11.59pm Sunday 8 November
Restaurants, pubs and cafes can seat up to 40 customers indoors and 70 customers outdoors (restrictions apply).Gyms and indoor fitness facilities can open with up to 20 customers (restrictions apply).Indoor entertainment venues (cinemas, galleries, museums, etc.) can open with 20 people per space (restrictions apply).Creative studios (venues for art and music) can have up to 10 people per space with 1.5 metres distance between patrons.Accommodation can reopen (restrictions apply).Sunday 22 November at 11.59pm (pending further Health Advice) Hospitality venues will be able to seat up to 100 customers indoors and 200 outdoors.Gyms and indoor fitness facilities will be able to have up to 100 customers and group/class size up to 20 people (restrictions apply).Hairdressing, beauty and personal care services will be able to allow customers to remove their masks if necessary for services such as facial waxing, facials, beard trimmings, and piercings around the mouth, nose and cheeks.Indoor seated venues (cinemas, theatres) can host a maximum of 100 people per space and up to 20 people in any group booking.Galleries will be able to have 100 people per venue (restrictions apply).Weddings and funerals will be able to have up to 100 members of the public in attendance (one person per 4 square metres).For a detailed summary of the easing of restrictions and requirements click here |
| COVIDSafe Plans - Templates and Resources | Industry Restart Guidelines
The new guidelines, which include Industry Restart Guidelines and Industry Restriction Levels, have been developed for hospitality, retail, hair and beauty businesses.
Six Principles of COVIDSafe Workplaces
Every Victorian business that is open must follow the six principles to ensure a COVIDSafe workplace.
ensure physical distancing (1.5 metres)wear a face maskpractice good hygienekeep good records and act quickly if staff become unwellavoid interactions in close spacescreate workforce bubbles.It is also mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan. High-risk industries must have a specific High Risk COVIDSafe Plan in order to operate.
Here are some useful fact sheets that provide essential information on the COVIDSafe principles:
COVIDSafe Plan template
FACT SHEET - How to create a COVIDSafe workplace
FACT SHEET - What to do if a worker is unwell
FACT SHEET - What to do if a worker test positive
COVIDSafe Stakeholder Kit
If you require hard copies of the above please contact the Economic Development team at ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Translated Fact Sheets in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Madarin, Somali, Punjabi and Arabic:
Covid19 Information Pack - Vietnamese
Covid19 Information Pack - Cantonese
Covid19 Information Pack - Mandarin
Covid19 Information Pack - Somali
Covid19 Information Pack - Punjabi
Covid19 Information Pack - Arabic
Do you need help creating a COVIDSafe Plan - Translator Service
Signage, posters and questionnaires to assist in communicating key messages to workers and customers.
For more information about these new requirements and how to make your workplace COVIDSafe, please visit the coronavirus website.
Please contact Business Victoria if you require any further assistance on 13 22 15
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COVIDSafe Plans: Information SessionÂ
| As you start to plan for the recommencement of your business, Brimbank City Council are offering free training, to help you prepare your COVIDSafe Plan and highlight key safety issues as we move toward âCOVID normalâ.
The training will cover: COVID-19 restrictions and what they mean for you and your business;What measures you are responsible for and what you need to implement to protect your staff, the public and deliveries;What your organisation's responsibility is in the 'COVID Normal', and Where you and your employees can access up to date and accurate information particularly as regulations, recommended practices and business requirements are subject to change.This session will be held on Thursday 12 November at 9.30am.
Register now!
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| Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits | The Victorian Government has announced that as we move towards the next Step of the Victorian Governmentâs roadmap, hospitality venues can operate largely focusing on outdoor dining and with specific controls. Business Victoria have Business Grants to support outdoor dining and entertainment, and Council has developed COVID-19 temporary outdoor dining permits for hospitality venues. Businesses are encouraged to read the Covid-19 Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Guidelines before completing an application which are issued free of charge. In some areas outdoor dining can only be accommodated by using existing car parking spaces. The temporary and short term use of some car parking for outdoor dining will help our restaurants and cafes reopen and stay viable. Theyâll also attract customers back into our centres and support surrounding businesses too. You can help by supporting the use of car parking for temporary outdoor dining. For more information and to apply for an outdoor dining permit click here. |
| Click for Vic | Click for Vic encourages Victorians to get behind the tourism industry by buying local products online. The campaign aims to connect consumers with Victorian businesses offering at-home, virtual or delivered to your door experiences and to help keep businesses operating during this unprecedented time in our history. The Click for Vic campaign is supported through advertising across television, digital and print, and further supported through Visit Victoria's public relations, partnerships and owned social media channels. It showcases a selection of products from chefs, artisans, makers and creators across Melbourne and Victoria. Download the industry toolkit to see how your business can get involved. Having an Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing is fundamental. Without a listing you canât be included on the Visit Victoria website, or participate in programs such as the Click for Vic campaign. Visit Victoria have training available to help create ADTW listings. This Visit Victoria link provides more information and background For more information on Click for Vic here |
| Business Victoria Financial Support | A range of financial support is available from the Australian and Victorian governments to help your business through coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Business Victoria Financial Support page will help you find programs and other support options available to you and your business.
For more information click here
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|  Introducing "Start, Now" | Now might be the time ⺠Introducing âStart, Nowâ - a new pre-accelerator program. Itâs designed to help you turn your idea into an actual business startup.
Over the course of 9 weeks, you will get to test your idea, develop that Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and set it up for success.
And⦠itâs free for you!
The program will run from the 15th of February to the 16th of April 2021, and involves individual online learning and structured group learning, peer catch-ups and mentoring.
Find out more on nowdoit.com.au
If you want to take action in 2021, apply now! |
| Brimbank - Business Development Program | Making COVID19 Count - What have we learnt - Register here
Building Resilience: How to prepare for challenges - Register here
Navigating COVID19: Keep your small business on track - Register here
Small Business Victoria
A series of webinars to improve business success - for further information click here
Melbourne's North Food Group
Webinar - Economic Recovery: The challenges and opportunities for businesses - register here
Upskill My Business (Business Victoria)
Develop your business skills and strengthen your business - for further information click here
ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A wide range of interactive online webinar seminars presented by experienced tax officers, where you can ask questions to help you apply the information to your situation - register here
Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS)
ASBAS is delivering FREE online workshops and Business Resilience programs for Victorian businesses:
Online Workshops - Register here
Business Resilience Program - Register here
Business Resilience Mentoring - Register here
Business Resilience Workshops - Register here
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| Business Mentoring Sessions | Business Mentoring
Council's partnership with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) and ION Group provides businesses with vouchers to access mentoring sessions. Sessions are provided either online via Skype/Zoom or by telephone.
SBMS mentoring sessions are designed to provide operational support and identify resources for businesses in these extreme times. There are different mentoring options available, and they can be provided in languages other than English.
ION Group provides a strategic âwhole of businessâ approach to their mentoring sessions. These sessions include an opportunity to review your situation, undertake planning and business strategy, and prepare adaptation strategies for re-opening, reinventing and rebuilding your business.
For more information and a discussion about your mentoring needs, contact the Economic Development Team ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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| Brimbank - Business Impact Survey | Have you responded to the Business Impact Survey?
We'd really like to hear from you to gain an understanding of how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting your business. Your input will be used to inform action and advocacy for assistance, and inform government on short and long-term recovery priorities. This survey is mainly multiple choice and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Complete the Business Impact Survey here |
| Brimbank.Localised |
Brimbank.Localised - itâs more than business to business â itâs business to people, people to business â itâs a business community â itâs letting people know where there is local expertise, local services and local opportunity.
There is no cost to sign up to Brimbank.Localised, and by signing up you will receive ongoing promotion and exposure to other Brimbank businesses, access to local supply chains and local business networks.
Brimbank.Localised is ready for Brimbank businesses to upload their profile, business information, articles and blogs - you'll just need a photo, logo, website and business details to create your profile account and get started.
Guide to getting started
Brimbank.Localised Getting Started guide (English)
Brimbank.Localised Getting Started guide (Vietnamese)
Find out more about Brimbank.Localised and upload your business profile here |
| Brimbank JobLink |
Are you a local business looking for new staff and want to employ local?
There's no cost to join the Joblink community or to post your employment opportunities. Youâll also receive promotion for your business on the JobLink Facebook Page.
Check out Brimbank Joblink for more information and be sure to LIKE us on Facebook. |
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For further information about this newsletter please contact the Economic Development Unit on 9249 4000 or email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au |
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