NATIONAL STIMULUS, RESOURCES &

RELIEF PACKAGES

 

News​

• 30/08/20 - Results of the National Arts Participation Survey published. READ HERE

• 19/08/20 - Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) publishes first draftCOVID-Safe Guidelines. HERE

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National Grants & Funds

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• Festivals Australia Grant now available, for regional projects commencing 1 February 2021. APPLY HERE

• RISE (Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand) applications now open. APPLY HERE

• Show Starter Loans to compliment the RISE fund are under development. INFO HERE

• The 2021/22 Arts Season: Funding available to present Australian work in the UK. INFO HERE

• Australia Council Funding Opportunity Update - APPLY HERE

• Read more at the Aus Gov Funding and Support HOME PAGE

• Temporary Relief for financially distressed businesses - INFO HERE

• Business Events Boost Program to Aid Domestic Recovery - INFO HERE

• Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) Digital Solutions Program for Businesses. HERE

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Explainers & Fact Sheets

 

• JobKeeper information

  • JobKeeper Fact Sheet: INFO HERE

  • Chamber of Commerce JobKeeper Payment Quick Employer Guide: DOWNLOAD HERE

  • JobKeeper Extension - Details HERE

• Business information

  • Coronavirus Economic Response Package Rules April 2020 - RULES HERE

  • Support for BUSINESS: INFO HERE

  • SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 - CLICK HERE

• JobSeeker/Individuals information​

  • CENTRELINK Check your eligibility: CLICK HERE

  • The ATO has announced new guidelines for claiming WFH expenses - MORE HERE

• General Information

  • Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws: CLICK HERE

  • Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic: CLICK HERE

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Other

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• PwC report on the value of copyright released: CLICK HERE for media report

• Patternmakers Audience Outlook Monitor Phase 2 - REPORT HERE

• Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN): RESOURCES HERE

• AMIN launches a Best Practice Guide for Live Streaming – CLICK HERE

• Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation – MORE HERE

• Live Performance Australia latest news: CLICK HERE

 

TEMPLATE LETTER TO YOUR MP

If the above government relief packages are not going to help you during this time, do something about it. Write to your MP. 

 

Template letter: CUSTOMISABLE or READY TO SEND 

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Either customise your letter to add your name and story or use our ready to send letter. We recommend you send a letter to the Prime Minister, Treasurer and Finance Ministers (details below) as well as your Federal and State/Territory member. 

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Who's my MP?  Federal | ACT | QLD | NSW | NT | SA | TAS | WA | VIC |

 

Contact PM Scott Morrison: CLICK HERE

Contact Treasurer Josh Frydenberg: CLICK HERE

Contact Finance Minister Mathias Cormann: CLICK HERE

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 INFORMATION

Check your state- or territory-specific coronavirus advice as well as information from the Federal Health Department.

 

Federal | ACT | QLD | NSW | NT | SA | TAS | WA | VIC |

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OTHER

 

• SMART TRAVELLER – Travel news and updates

• HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT – Current travel alerts

• COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS (COAG) HEALTH - Announcements and updates

• HEAD TO HEALTH – Digital mental health resources

• AUSTRALIAN TREASURY – Business and investment info

• WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gatherings advice

• WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – Mass gathering key planning recommendations

• GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – Mass gatherings risk assessment

• NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF HEALTH – Advice for public events

• CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL

• DHHS – Preparing workplaces for COVID-19

 

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