Circuit Breaker Business Support Package
Victoria Government QR Code Service
Secure Your Spot Now!
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring
Turning the Dial on Disability Employment Webinar
Brimbank City Council Tender Portal

Is your Business impacted by the State Governmentâs COVID-19 Circuit Breaker restrictions? You may be eligible for a cash payment.

Business Costs Assistance Program

The program provides grants of $2,500 for eligible businesses most impacted by the state government lockdown. This includes businesses operating in an industry that cannot operate under the circuit breaker restrictions and which cannot work remotely.

Applications open this Wednesday 2 June 2021 for three weeks.

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021

This program provides eligible businesses holding a current liquor licence and food certificate with a grant of $3,500 per premises.

Applications open this Wednesday 2 June 2021 for three weeks.

Victorian Events Support Package

This package supports operators in the events industry who have incurred losses due to the circuit breaker restrictions.

More information will be available on the state governmentâs website soon.

To be alerted when this funding is open for applications please register for the Business Victoria Update newsletter.

For more information click here.

The State Government now requires all venues and businesses to undertake electronic record keeping and mandatory use of the free Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app.
Get your free QR Code

OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE PROFITS AND ADAPT YOUR BUSINESS

ONLY 6 places left! This highly regarded business program is available at no cost and will deliver you a 3-year strategy to use as your business' roadmap to growth.

Starting on 21 June, the program is tailored to your unique situation and 2-3 of your staff can join you in the eWorkshops and consulting sessions with business experts.

To find out more about how the Decisions that Drive Profits Program can help you before all remaining free places are gone, click here.

Are you feeling distressed or anxious about your business?

The cost and obligation free Partners in Wellbeing helpline offers confidential one-on-one access to wellbeing and financial counsellors who understand what youâre going through.

So to improve your sense of wellbeing and ability to cope call the Partners in Wellbeing on 1300 375 330External link (opens in same window)..

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Small Businesses in languages other than English:

For further information click here.

Eligible business owners can receive up to four 2-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional who will help them make informed decisions about their business.

The program offers tailored guidance on:

Business recovery - to strengthen business recovery (cost reduction, debt and cashflow management)
Market transformation - to understand how coronavirus (COVID-19) has triggered or accelerated market changes
Digital literacy and engagement - to help businesses reach new customers and markets
Market and supply chain diversification - to reduce exposure to supply chain risks
Reskilling and retraining - to help businesses upskill their existing workforce.

For more information click here.

Forward-thinking organisations are tapping into the diverse skills that people with disability have to offer.

Register for this free virtual employer seminar to learn first-hand from inclusive Australian businesses about the benefits and supports available to drive the employment of people with a disability.

To register for this June 9 event, click here.

Interested in tendering for Council works and services?

TenderSearch hosts Council's e-Tendering portal. It lists all the tenders from Brimbank City Council and provides registered suppliers direct information and access to download Council's tender documents.

So if you want to keep informed of Brimbank Council tender opportunities, register via the online e-Tendering portal here.

Learn new skills to build your business:

June
1st - Cyber Security for Small Business - Register here
2nd - Organic Media Reach - Register here
8th - Iphone Video Production: Editing - Register here
15th - Create an eCommerce Website with Shopify - Register here
23rd - Legal Essentials for Start-ups and Small Business - Register here

Develop your business skills and strengthen your business - for further information click here

Small Business Victoria
A series of webinars to improve business success - for further information click here

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars presented by experienced tax specialists, where you can ask questions to help you apply the information to your situation - register here

Make sure youâre adhering to the current COVID-19 restrictions

All businesses must have an active, up-to-date COVIDSafe Plan.
Keep accurate records and ensure your staff and visitors register their details for contact tracing.
All businesses must record contact details for anyone on their premises for 15 minutes or more, including staff, customers and suppliers.
Electronic record keeping is required for many venues to access the higher density limit of 1 person per 2sqm. The Victorian Government QR Code Service is easy to use and free.
Download and display signage to remind people of the need to check in, and other safety measures.
If you or your workers have even mild COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested.
Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0.

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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