Information for early childhood education and care providers and services - Department of Education, Skills and Employment 

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Australian Taxation Office support for businesses and employers, including information on JobKeeper payment, boosting cash flow, backing business investment. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation for everyone. As a small business it is understandable you may have concerns about how to continue to meet your WHS duties at this time. There are a number of practical steps you can take to manage the risk of exposure to COVID-19 at your workplace and meet your legal obligations.
Here are some ideas to help you get started thinking about what you can reasonably do to keep people safe at your workplace for your industry.

Information for early childhood education and care providers and services - Department of Education, Skills and Employment 

Australia.gov.au has the latest information from the Australian Government. 

Business.gov.au provides general COVID-19 information and support for businesses. 

Support for sole traders provides information on assistance sole traders affected by the coronavirus may be eligible for. 

My Business Health provides help to small business owners and sole traders, including mental health support. 

Ahead for business provides help for small business owners and those that support them. 

Australian Taxation Office support for businesses and employers, including information on JobKeeper payment, boosting cash flow, backing business investment.

Wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees has information and registration for the Australian Government’s small business wage subsidy to retain apprentices and trainees. 

Loan repayment deferrals has information about deferral of loan repayments for small businesses affected by COVID-19.  

Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme has information on the Government’s guarantee scheme. 

Download the Australian Government Coronavirus app (Apple App Store, Google Play).  

Fair Work Ombudsman

Other useful resources 

Mental health support services

WHS regulator and workers’ compensation authority contacts

General state and territory COVID-19 information

It is normal to feel stressed during this time. Talk to your employer about your concerns as they may have an employee assistance program that can help you.  

You can also contact the following services:  

Other information and services to help you if you’re affected by COVID-19 

Fair Work Ombudsman

WHS regulator and workers’ compensation authority contacts 

General state and territory COVID-19 information 

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