Updates To COVID-19 Support Measures (NSW, VIC & Individuals)

What lockdown support is available for individuals?

If you can’t work because you or someone in your household is impacted by COVID-19, support is available.

There are two payments accessible to individuals: the COVID-19 Disaster Payment; and, the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.

How to apply for support
You can apply for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment or the top-up income support payment through your MyGov account if you have created and linked a Centrelink account.

Apply for the Pandemic Leave Payment by phoning Services Australia on 180 22 66.

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What lockdown support is available to NSW business?

The NSW and Federal Governments have released a series of measures to support business during extended lockdowns of four weeks or more.

• Up to $100,000 in weekly JobSaver cashflow support payments
• Up to $15,000 through the expanded NSW 2021 COVID-19 business grants program
• NSW micro-business grants
• NSW payroll tax deferrals and a 25% payroll tax waiver
• NSW rent protections and grants
• NSW sector support for the arts and accommodation sector

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What lockdown support is available to VIC business?

A new series of grants have been announced to support Victorian business:

• $5,000 Business Continuity Fund
• Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021
• Small Business COVID Hardship Fund
• Alpine Business Support Program
• Top-up support (cash grants for businesses impacted by the 15 July 2021 lockdown)

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