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.