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As of 2 June 2020, there are 1,663  confirmed coronavirus cases in Victoria with 10 new cases overnight. More than 521,000 tests have been conducted, 1,563 have recovered and there have been 19 deaths. 

COVID-19 Update

As of 2 June 2020, there are 1,663  confirmed coronavirus cases in Victoria with 10 new cases overnight. More than 521,000 tests have been conducted, 1,563 have recovered and there have been 19 deaths. 

Guidelines for tourism, beauty and sport sectors 
A range of guidelines have been published to help businesses and organisations reopen and recommence in line with the updated social distancing measures from the Chief Health Officer. 

Business Victoria has released guidelines and resources for beauty and personal care facilities and for the tourism industry to safely resume operations. 

Sports and Recreation Victoria has published guidelines and information to support teams and organisations can return to play in a safe and healthy way. 

Principles for COVID-19 public transport operations
As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers. 

DHHS updates 

Resources 

COVID-19 Updates for Businesses

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and develop, it is important that businesses continue to stay on top of the latest information and follow the advice of government authorities. Below are a number of resources available to you and your business to assist in navigating through the current challenges, whilst ensuring the health and wellbeing of your staff and customers. Many of these sites are being updated regularly as new information is available.

Australian Federal Government Business Support
To find Government assistance for business click here.
Business support hotline 13 28 46

Victorian Government Business Support
Business Support Fund closes 1 June 2020 –apply for a $10k grant towards business operations
Eligibility includes:

  • Employ staff
  • have a turnover of more than $75,000
  • have payroll of less than $650,000
  • Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Are highly impacted by COVID-19 business restrictions
    Apply here

Victorian Government Business Support Finder A range of assistance is available from the Australian and Victorian governments and other organisations to support businesses impacted by COVID-19. Click here to launch the finder.

  • Business Victoria Hotline for businesses 13 22 15

Roadmap to Recovery
National COVID-19 Coordinated Commission
The National COVID-19 Coordinated Commission have developed great planning resources and templates to assist with reopening your business. For more information click here.

National Retail Association
The National Retail Association’s guide to emerging from the COVID-19 hibernation includes valuable resources for businesses preparing to re-open, including the 10 key actions to protect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here for the guide.

Food & Hospitality
Click here for information from the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria about the plan for restaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses. For further advice from the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria

Cancellation Policies
During this time, it is likely your customers and guests will be cancelling. You may be wondering what happens if they are cancelling due to COVID-19, and whether you can claim cancellation costs. More information on this is available on the VTIC website and from Consumer Affairs Victoria. This advice should be read in conjunction with Consumer Affairs Victoria’s online factsheet ‘When customers cancel – guidance for tourism businesses.’   

Dairy Industry

FREE Industry Membership
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) are both offering 12 month FREE subscriptions, to their entry level membership. This includes receiving business communications, credit towards Victorian Chamber courses and access to the Victorian Chamber Workplace Relations Advice Line.

You can join at:

Victoria Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC)

General Health Advice

Newsletters
A great way for your business to receive up to date information is to subscribe to the following newsletters:

Mental Health
It is normal to feel anxious or physically, mentally and emotionally unwell during and/or after a distressing or frightening event. Support is available from Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 224 636).