TONIGHT 4 JUNE, 7-8pm

The Victorian Multicultural Commission, in partnership with the Department of Health, will host an open online community forum for multicultural, multifaith and business leaders to discuss the current COVID-19 outbreak, and ways to support community members through this latest outbreak.

Join via zoom here

The Victorian Multicultural Commission together with the State Government Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is holding online information sessions for multicultural and CALD Victorian Businesses Owners about the QR Code Service and available business support.

Vietnamese Business Community â QR Code and Business support

9 June, 6-7pm - Join here

Indian Business Community â QR Code and Business support

16 June, 6-7pm - Join here

Chinese Business Community â QR Code and Business support

21 June, 6-7pm - Join here

Arabic Business Community â QR Code and Business support

23 June, 6-7pm - Join here

Greek Business Community QR Code and Business support
To Be Confirmed (TBC)

Australians who have had their hours of work and income significantly affected due to state lockdowns, may be eligible for a temporary COVID Disaster Payment from the Federal Government.

Eligible recipients will receive up to $500 per week for losing 20 hours or more of work, and $325 per week for losing under 20 hours. They must not have liquid assets of more than $10,000.

This support will be available for Australian citizens and permanent residents and eligible working visa holders. Individuals who are already receiving income support payments, business support payments, or the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment will not be eligible for this new payment.

To qualify, people will need to have exhausted any leave entitlements (other than annual leave) or other special pandemic leave.

The payment will complement existing payments including the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.

Access to Services Australia Disaster Assistance will be open to the public from Tuesday at www.servicesaustralia.gov.au or over the phone on 180 22 66.

Will businesses be fined if they are not operating the QR code check-in system?

YES, if businesses that are mandated to utilise electronic record-keeping, are not operating the Victorian Government approved QR Code check-in system, Authorised Officers from the Victorian Government will issue an on-the-spot $1,652 fine.

In using the QR Code system, businesses will need to make sure the QR code is visible and accessible, and do everything possible to ensure people are checking in â for example, point the customer to the QR code and ask them to check in.

A full step-by-step guide for businesses on how to use the free Victorian Government QR Code Check-in System is available here.

Businesses can register online here and will need to nominate a contact person for each business location.

Get your free QR Code

For translated information in 16 different languages on how to use QR Codes click here.

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 up to $5,000 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 are open until 24 June 2021.

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021

This program provides eligible businesses holding a current liquor licence and food certificate with a grant of up to $7,000 per premises.

Applications are open until 24 June 2021.

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.

For more information and to apply for funding click here.

New Restrictions for Melbourne, click here
Case location and outbreaks, click here
Where to get tested, click here
Financial Support for Businesses, click here
Translated information about COVID-19,click here
Businesses need to operate in line with current restrictions, click here
Businesses need a COVID safe plan, click here
Six principles of COVIDSafe workplaces, click here
Victorian Government QR Code Service, click here
Translated information on how to use QR codes here
Free training is available for businesses on infection control, click here
Support and information on how to properly clean businesses, click here
$450 Testing Isolation Payment, click here
$1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment (if worker needs to stay home) click here
Information for people with disability, click here
In-language updates can be found here
Health and Wellbeing, click here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria
Business Victoria Website
Australian Government Business Support Website
Department of Health and Human Services

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.
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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