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The Orange360 team are committed to providing as much information and resources as possible for our members. This page has been specifically designed to relay useful tools, resources and information in relation to the Covid19 pandemic and our response. 

We are actively developing strategies that will endeavour to protect and support our local businesses, members and our regions tourism. 

Please stay updated on the latest Health Advice and ensure to adhere to any restrictions and public health orders. 

Our team is available to support you throughout this time. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 02 6361 7271.

 

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Steps to become a COVID Safe business

COVID-19 Safety Plans help to protect staff, customers and visitors as you get back to business.

Some businesses will need to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan under the public health orders, but you can also voluntarily complete one. To find out if you need to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan, select your industry below.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe

Specific Industry Plans - UPDATED JULY 1st 2021

Accommodation

Beauty services

Carvan parks and camp grounds

Cinemas, theatres, concert halls (Entertainment Facilities)

Conferences, function centres and corporate events

Markets: artisan, clothing , craft (non-food)

Museums and Galleries 

Outdoor Events

Pubs, clubs, bars, breweries

Restaurant and cafes

Retail and Grocery

Significant Events

Tourism Industry and marketing resources

These are some of the most helpful sources we have found.

Destination NSW Tourism Industry Marketing Support Grants Program

The NSW Government’s Tourism Industry Marketing Support Grants Program provides opportunities for industry to implement tourism recovery marketing campaigns aimed at driving immediate demand and bookings for Sydney and Regional NSW products and experiences.

Under the Grants Program, Destination NSW will match successful funding applications for amounts dollar for dollar between $10,000 and $50,000 ex GST for operators to undertake a variety of different marketing activities to promote visitor experiences, attractions, tours and accommodation.

Find out more about the program

Quick Tips for Tourism Recovery

Tourism businesses are encouraged to explore the NSW First Quick Tips Guides and Tutorials created to provide ideas about staying connected with travellers, media and distribution partners, and opportunities to develop new areas of business.

Explore the NSW First Quick Tips Guides:

Sell Your Bookable Products Online - NSW First Guide

The NSW First program is a Destination NSW initiative that assists NSW tourism businesses to develop, promote and sell their tourism products. It includes a range of workshops and webcasts, resources and guides for the NSW tourism industry. Register to receive NSW First updates and view the NSW First event calendar online at destinationnsw.com.au/nswfirst

Sell your bookable products online here

 How to market your business – Small Business Mailchimp have a number of resources on how to market your business, grow your audience and get your name out there. Click on this link to find out how to market your small business according to MailChimp.

Government Initiatives and Business Support

MAJOR NEW COVID-19 SUPPORT PACKAGE TO HELP TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BUSINESSES ACROSS NSW

The NSW Government announced this week a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. Please read this media release for more information.

The grants will be divided into two streams:

1. Small Business COVID-19 Support Grant. Available to businesses and sole traders with a turnover of more than $75,000 per annum but below the NSW Government 2020-21 payroll tax threshold of $1,200,000 as at 1 July 2020.

These businesses must have fewer than 20 full time equivalent employees and an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in New South Wales or be able to demonstrate they are physically located and primarily operating in New South Wales. (Full criteria will be available in coming days on the Service NSW website).

2. Hospitality and Tourism COVID-19 Support Grant. Available to tourism or hospitality businesses that have a turnover of more than $75,000 and an annual Australian wages bill of below $10 million, as at 1 July 2020.

These business must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in New South Wales or be able to demonstrate they are physically located and primarily operating in New South Wales. (Full criteria will be available in coming days on the Service NSW website).

Other key elements announced include:

  • More than $11 million for increased support for people at risk of homelessness plus assistance to vulnerable temporary visa holders, asylum seekers and refugees.
  • An optional deferral of payroll tax payments due in July 2021 and the deferral of hotel June quarter gaming machine tax, with the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue able to provide for appropriate repayment arrangements on a case by case basis.
SMALL BUSINESS FEES AND CHARGES REBATE

As part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus and recovery plan, small businesses may apply for a rebate worth $1500 to help them pay for government fees and charges.
For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate

DINE AND DISCOVER

Dine & Discover vouchers will be able to be used for takeaway from eligible and registered Dine businesses during the restriction period, but food must be delivered direct to the home by the restaurant or café and not picked up. Dine & Discover vouchers cannot be redeemed for takeaway using third party delivery platforms. A further one-month extension of Dine & Discover vouchers until 31 August 2021 to allow people more time to use them.

BUSINESS NSW NEW COVID INITIATIVE

Business NSW has been working with the State Government on this new initiative since the lockdown was confirmed on Saturday. This opportunity is aimed at helping businesses through the COVID lockdown.

For small businesses of 20 or fewer employees including sole traders, they’ll be eligible for grants of either $5000, $7000 or $10,000, depending on the nature of the loss in turnover they can demonstrate. A tourism or hospitality related business can claim the grants if its turnover is less than $10 million each year.

This will be one of the fastest and largest business support packages from any state in Australia in response to the pandemic. Larger businesses haven’t been ignored either, with a number of State Government taxes and charges deferred, with payments due later in the year.

In short, non-Payroll Tax paying businesses who have suffered as a result of the lockdown can access a grant and have that in their account by mid to late July. Application for the grants will be via Service NSW and be available in coming days. 

NSW Health

Business resources https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-resources.aspx
Infectious disease Q&A https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/coronavirus-faqs.aspx

Wellbeing and mental health

If you are struggling at this challenging time, these online resources may help:

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