COVID-19 Update, Resources and Support

Albury Business - Update #5 - Monday 18 May 2020

Following a number of challenging weeks, we are pleased to start to see some light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions starting to ease. We are starting to see more people out and about and businesses reopening their doors. Our business community have been leading in new ways of doing business and we encourage you to keep that innovation focus front of mind.

Thank you to everyone who has completed the REMPLAN COVID-19 Australian Business Economic Impact Survey so far. This information is valuable in helping us understand the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and provide assistance and advocacy where we can. If you are yet to complete the survey, please do so here.

A reminder that the deadline to enrol for JobKeeper is fast approaching so we encourage you to enrol by the 31 May if you are eligible. Further details are available on the ATO website here.

Returning safe - Work health and safety guidance for COVID-19

SafeWork Australia have collated valuable advice on how to minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in your workplace. In addition, they have developed the following to help you and your staff return to work safely:
• A COVID-19 resource kit
• Industry specific information
• Signage and posters you can download.
• Useful checklists

Visit SafeWork Australia →

Have your say on the draft budget

We encourage you as business owners and residents to review and comment on the draft budget for 2020-21. This draft budget provides help to our community to deal with the immediate pressures of the COVID-19 crisis while focusing strongly on building an even better city in the “new normal” once the emergency is over.

Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 29 May 2020.

Have your say →

Inland Rail Conference moving ahead in 2021

We are pleased to announce that the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Inland Rail Conference will be held on 5-6 May 2021 in Albury Wodonga, details here.

We look forward to welcoming the Conference and highlighting what our region has to offer visitors and potential investors.

Learn about Inland Rail →

COVIDSafe App

The COVIDSafe app is part of the Australian Government's work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Having confidence to be able to find and contain outbreaks quickly will mean governments can ease restrictions while still keeping Australians safe.

The COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary. The more Australians connecting to the app, the quicker the virus can be found in the community and we can get back to business.

TAFE NSW make more fee free courses available

Due to the overwhelming uptake of original 21 fee free courses, TAFE NSW have released a further 13 more new courses to help job seekers and workers learn new skills.

If you are considering gaining some new skills, these courses can be completed in days or weeks and offer practical skills across a range of industries.

See the course list →

La Trobe's free program for leaders in lockdown

La Trobe University is offering support to businesses and individuals facing the challenges of COVID-19 through a free online leadership development program delivered by the highly regarded La Trobe MBA.

Participants gain knowledge, skills and capabilities required to lead an organisation or team in these uncertain times.

Find out more and register →

Navigating support available

Our Economic Development team is closely monitoring what's happening and staying abreast of financial and other assistance available to businesses. We are offering phone appointments to discuss your situation and the support available to your business to help you get through this challenging time.

Request a call

If you missed any of our previous updates, see the links below to have a look:
• Update #1 on March 20, click here
• Update #2 on April 1, click here
• Update #3 on April 23, click here
• Update #4 on April 28, click here

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