Local business support
We recognise the uncertainty many businesses across West Wimmera Shire are experiencing at this moment. Here is the support available for our local business community, information on how to access advice, financial support and practical resources.
The federal and state governments are implementing constantly changing restrictions in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Under these restrictions, many businesses might find themselves unable to operate or facing financial hardship.
Businesses are also required to have a COVIDSafe plan. More information: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/covid-safe-business/covid-safe-plan
COVID-19 Business Concierge and Support
Having COVID-19 related business problems?
Contact Council
Call: 13 99 72
Email: council@westwimmera.vic.gov.au
Federal Government Support
The Federal Government have released a number of support packages.
For more information on Federal Government support go to: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses
Also see:
Coronavirus Business Liaison Unit
A Coronavirus Business Liaison Unit has been established within The Treasury to engage with business on a regular basis and provide updates to government on crucial issues.
For information about how mediation can help resolve small business dispute, go to: https://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au/dispute-resolution/how-mediation-works/
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Rural Financial Counselling Service is a free, independent, professional planning and support service for farmers
The service provides support and information on financial and legal matters for rural farms, businesses and families in need of assistance. Counsellors work with farmers for as long as needed to get them and their business back on track.
For more information, call 1300 735 578 or go to https://www.wswrcs.com.au/
Business Victoria
For business information, updates and advice on dealing with COVID-19, including information on the government’s response, developing business continuity plans, and other agencies that can help, see Business Victoria’s dedicated web page.
Website: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/illness-and-business-management-plan/coronavirus-business-support
Business Victoria hotline: 13 22 15.
Links to Resources
COVID-19 business information
Find out the latest restrictions in place and recovery support available to help your workplace plan and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Other support services
Uniting Care Wimmera: 1800 195 114
Red Cross: 1800 232 969
Rural Outreach Program: 1300 688 732
Beyond Blue: 1300 66 4636
Victorian Coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398
National Coronavirus hotline: 1800 020 080