Signs, Posters and Templates for your Workplace

The Victorian State Government have provided a range of posters and other assets to support your business after re-opening. These free resources are available in a number of languages. The suite includes display posters, flyers, support templates, guides about density limits, face mask requirements, physical distances and many more. 

Visit Signs,Poster and Template page to view and download. 

COVIDSafe Workplaces

COVIDSafe plans continued to be required. Information and advice for businesses who have confirmed cases including frequently asked questions. 

Safe Work Australia

Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory body established to develop national policy relating to work health and safety and workers’ compensation. 

Their COVID Information for Workplaces page provides a central hub guidance and tools that Australian workplaces can use to form the basis of their management of health and safety risks posed by COVID-19 and industry specific information. 

WorkSafe Victoria

WorkSafe Victoria provides the latest information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventing infectious diseases in the workplace. 

WorkSafe have a free OHS Essentials COVID campaign which provides free, confidential and personalised safety advice to small and medium businesses and to assist employers with their COVID-19 obligations. 

Business.gov.au (Federal Government)

The Federal Government’s coronavirus web portal includes information about support for  employers and a range of resources. 

Business.vic.gov.au (Victorian State Government)

Business Victoria’s coronavirus web portal contains a range of useful links to support your workplace in planning and responding to COVID-19. 

Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC)

The VSBC website provides detailed information to alleviate financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of COVID-19. The VSBC offers a mediation service for commercial tenants and landlords, supporting fair tenancy negotiations. The VSBC website has information regarding the process for tenants and landlords, a tenant letter to use in request for rent relief and FAQ’s about the extended scheme.

Australian Retailers Association (ARA)

The ARA is monitoring information from government, health agencies and retailers to provide their retail members with updates and requirements for the industry. Their dedicated COVID-19 updates page has the latest information for retailers including state restrictions. 

Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)

The DESE's dedicated COVID-19 webpage is designed to assist students, parents, and education providers, as well as job seekers and employers find the information they need to make informed decisions about managing risk associated with COVID-19.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)

The ASBFEO supports small businesses and family enterprises through the two main functions of advocacy and assistance. The My Business Health Portal has an online information hub containing three main categories How do i keep my business afloat, How do I manage my business, I need support. These categories contain information on the support and assistance available at both state and federal levels. 

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)

VCCI’s Coronavirus resources for business webpage contains numerous resources, including information about workplace support, health, safety and wellbeing, and financial support. 

Victorian Government -  Financial and other support 

The Victorian Government has created a summary page with financial and other support for those impacted by COVID-19. The page includes information about packages for individuals and businesses. 

Grant Finder

Grant Finder provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available for local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals.

Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund

The Victorian Government's Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund provides grants to eligible landlords who may experience hardship as a result of waiving rent for their tenant between 28 July 2021 and 15 March 2022 under the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS).

Australian Taxation Office

The Australian Taxation Office have put together a dedicated section on their website of measures and tailored support during COVID-19 which includes information for Businesses and employers, individuals and employees and tax professionals. 

Whitehorse Recovery Grants Package: Business

The Whitehorse Business Grants Program provides support to the local Small to Medium Enterprises. Applications for Round 3 have closed. To keep updated on any future rounds, follow Whitehorse Business on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter. 

Financial Counselling Victoria

Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) is the peak body for financial counsellors in Victoria. FCVic provides resources and support to financial counsellors and their agencies who assist vulnerable Victorians experiencing financial difficulty. FCVIC work with government, banks, utilities, debt collection and other stakeholders to improve approaches to financial difficulty for vulnerable consumers.

Victorian Government -  Business Support Package

Support for Businesses

On 21 February 2022, a $200million package was announced by the Victorian Government to help businesses recover from the effects of the Omicron variant, targeting key sectors of hospitality and tourism.  The package will be rolled out from March 2022. 

This package comprises of a range of programs and voucher schemes including an additional $10million in funding for the Melbourne Dining Vouchers – ‘Melbourne Money', $30million State-wide dining vouchers program, $30million entertainment voucher scheme, $30million Regional and Metropolitan Travel Voucher Scheme, Ventilation Voucher Program, Small Business Digital Adaptation Program, Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring Program and Jobs Victoria Fund.

Further information will be available via Business Victoria's website.  

Whitehorse City Council's Coronavirus Relief and Support Package

Whitehorse City Council has committed to an immediate relief and support package worth $2 million, and work is underway to develop a further recovery and stimulus package worth up to $2.5 million.

This commitment includes providing support to local businesses. Council acknowledges that many business have experienced a severe impact, and that some businesses have been affected since January 2020. Visit Whitehorse City Council's website for more information.   

Business.gov.au (Federal Government)

The Federal Government’s Coronavirus Information and Support for Business web portal includes information about support for sole traders, support available for employers, support available for companies. 

Whitehorse City Council Business Mentoring and Events

Whitehorse City Council offers free mentoring vouchers to access the Small Business Mentoring Service. Valued at $100, the voucher will provide access to a one-on-one mentoring session (up to 90 minutes), at a time and date suitable to you. Visit the Small Business Mentoring page to find out more. 

Details of upcoming business workshops and events can be found on the What's On section of this website. 

Upskill My Business

The Victorian Government’s Upskill My Business program has free online courses including a range of topics to assist in building your and your employees skill set and knowledge. 

Digital Jobs Program

The Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program aims to build the state’s digital workforce by training and upskilling mid-career Victorians so they can transition into digital careers.  Over the next three years, 5,000 mid-career Victorians will complete 12 weeks of industry-backed training along with the opportunity to apply their new digital skills in a 12 week digital job with a Victorian business.

Business Recovery and Resilience Program

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is partnering with the Victorian Government to deliver a business mentoring program to help small businesses navigate the economic challenges posed by restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Visit the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Program webpage for more information. 

Whitehorse Supporting Local Map

The Whitehorse Supporting Local Map is a promotional tool for businesses to display their current offerings to the local Whitehorse community. 

This map uses listings already on Google Maps, and displays extra information provided by the businesses about current offers, changed arrangements or opening hours. 

Businesses located in Whitehorse are invited to submit relevant information to be added to the map.

Submit your details now using the online form or view the map via Whitehorse City Council's website. 

Go Local First

The Go Local First campaign, created by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, encourages the support of local businesses by choosing to spend with small businesses, both in store and online. Business can get involved with the campaign and nominate to be a local case study.

Click for Vic

The Click for Vic campaign is a State Government initiative created to support local businesses and jobs. 

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.  Businesses can find out how to get involved with the campaign by accessing the Industry Toolkit.

Australian Tourism Data Warehouse

Visit Victoria is pleased to announce that Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing's will continue to be free until 30 June 2022.

The ATDW collects listing information from local tourism operators via the platform, then stores and distributes this information on our partners’ websites to support local tourism businesses in expanding their online exposure, bookings and marketing. 

Businesses can find out more about ATDW. 

Workplace Wellbeing

Business Victoria have a dedicated Workplace Wellbeing page outlining symptoms, mental health resources and information about professional help. 

Partners in Wellbeing hotline helpline provides business owners under stress with free access to business advisers and financial counsellors. The service is available from 9am - 10pm weekdays and 9am – 5pm on weekends. 

Wellebing and mental health support is available in a range of languages. 

Mindarma

The Victorian Government, has announced that small business owners will have access to Mindarma, which is an evidence based online mental health support tool to assist with daily challenges and overall unpredictable times due to the pandemic.

Supported by the Black Dog Institute and the University of NSW, Mindarma is an education program developed by leading researchers. Through 10 short interactive sessions accessible on computer, tablet, or smartphone, users learn mindfulness and cognitive techniques for resilience and to manage workplace stressors.

To find out more about the offering, visit Enhance Your Resilience with Mindarma webpage on Business Victoria's website. 

Heads Up Website

The Heads Up website is developed by Beyond Blue and supported by the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance. It provides a wide range of resources, information and advice for individuals and organisations – all of which are designed to offer simple, practical and, importantly, achievable guidance in creating a better mental health in the workplace. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs

Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs are available to all ages right across Victoria. Hubs are located in both Regional and Metropolitan Melbourne.