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COVID-19 support

The health of local small businesses is essential to keep the Port Macquarie Hastings a vibrant, engaged, and thriving community, as well as support our region's economic recovery.

We need to stand by these small businesses and Think Local. Find 10 ways you can #SupportLocalPMH businesses in the Port Macquarie Hastings region by visiting Greater Port Macquarie's Support Local guide.

Keep your business COVID safe

Set up a COVID Safety Plan and unique QR code for your business.
Stay across the COVID rules in NSW.
Understand COVID safe business record keeping requirements(PDF, 182KB).
Talk to a Service NSW Business Concierge if you need help with the requirements.
Find out what to do if your business or organisation is linked to a COVID case.

Access support for you and your workers

The NSW Government provides financial assistance, support measures and tax relief to help businesses and people impacted by COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Disaster Payment supports workers who have lost eight hours or more of work per week because of stay-at-home orders, movement restrictions, being stood down, losing their job or having hours reduced.
Our Grant Finder provides a list of available disaster grants.
Small Business Commissioner: links to ways you can receive help if you’re experiencing financial hardship including connecting with free financial counsellors.
Small Business Debt Helpline: free help from a financial counsellor if your small business has been affected by bushfire or COVID-19.
Check in with your accountant or tax agent for tailored advice about how the funded support measures apply to your specific situation.

Access advice relevant to your business

Service NSW Business Support: visit the website or phone 13 77 88.
Australian Government Coronavirus Business Support Hotline: visit the website or phone 13 28 46.
Business Australia – Business Advice Line: free phone and email advice to help your business understand the financial support available from Federal, State and Local Government as a result of COVID-19.
Service NSW Business Concierge can provide personalise business support.
Business Connect Advisor can provide free advisory assistance.

Mental health resources

SafeWork NSW - COVID-19 and Mental health at work: how employers can minimise workplace mental health strain for workers during COVID-19, including how to support employees who are working remotely.
Beyond Blue's NewAccess for Small Business Owners: mental health coaching for small business owners. Support Hotline 1300 945 301.
Beyond Blue's COVID Mental Wellbeing Support Online Service or call the Support Hotline on 1800 512 348.
Lifeline Crisis Support or phone their chat line on 13 11 14.
Head to Health - COVID-19 Support: information and strategies to look after the wellbeing of yourself and your workers.
CHESS Connect: Connect with a Business Resilience Mentor who can assess individual and workplace wellbeing. Call 1800 899 017 to connect to a mentor.

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