EDITION #15

Tables Are Set For Outdoor Dining

The team across Council have been working diligently to make spaces ready for eateries to offer expanded outdoor dining, allowing them to comply with the new COVID safe space restrictions, while offering as many dining seats as possible. Temporary delineators have now been installed in Pinewood,  Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley and Clayton shopping centres, with more on the way soon. The second phase of the project will focus on beautification. No doubt traders will look to make improvements to these area to make them more welcoming, and Council is also considering options and listening to ideas from traders to make these dining areas more attractive. Read about the Hamilton Place installation. 

Monash Outdoor Dining Support

Click here to submit an expression of interest to Monash to expand your outdoor dining further along the footpath, or into the new spaces provided. Council has waived the fees for outdoor dining/footpath trading permits for the 2020-2021 year. Council will assess your application as quickly as possible.

State Government Grants for Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The State Government has made available grants of up to $5,000 available to assist eligible hospitality businesses to increase outdoor dining. Grant applications are now open, apply here. The application form is very simple, but if you require assistance completing your application please contact Rachel Burree, Senior Economic Development Officer, Monash City Council on rachel.burree@monash.vic.gov.au or 9518 3577.

The Latest Coronavirus Updates

The State Government's coronavirus.vic.gov.au website is your home for information regarding the Coronavirus in Victoria.

COVIDSafe Principles for Business
Every Victorian business that is open must follow the six principles to ensure a COVIDSafe workplace.

1. ensure physical distancing (1.5 metres)
2. wear a face mask
3. practice good hygiene
4. keep good records and act quickly if staff become unwell
5. avoid interactions in close spaces
6. create workforce bubbles

All businesses must have a COVIDSafe plan for onsite operations.

Important Resources:

• COVIDSafe Plans and High Risk COVIDSafe Plans for your business
• Signs, posters and templates for your workplace including visitor and patron logs
• Information to help you create a COVIDSafe workplace
• Translated information about coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Guidance for business sectors including Industry Restart Guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs)
• Support for businesses Coronavirus business grants and support programs can still be found on Business Victoria under Grants and assistance.
• Financial support including Australian Government, Victorian Government and other support for employees, apprentices and business owners

Grants and Funding

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS 
The Victorian Government is providing support to licensed pubs, clubs, hotels, bars, restaurants and reception centres impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. 
More information here.

Third Round of the Business Support Fund
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Victorian businesses that must stay closed or operate under restrictions until COVID Normal may be eligible for support grants. Apply here.

Sole Trader Support Fund
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS 
The Victorian Government has launched the Sole Trader Support Fund to help eligible
non-employing businesses working in sectors that will continue to be affected by ongoing restrictions. More information here.

Monash Grant Finder
Find funding and grant opportunities through Monash Grant Finder. Watch videos on how to find grants, to be strategic with grants and to write compelling applications.

Other Resources/News:

• Council is keen to increase community participation in decision-making and to engage with a broader cross-section of the community and is looking for people interested in joining a community panel.
• There are several trader groups in Monash who represent the interests of the traders in their area.
• Australia Post has announced their dates for postal delivery by Christmas.
• Translated COVID-19 videos on YouTube
• Find support from the Australian Government for financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for businesses.
• Shop Local Marketing Campaign helping support locals, remember to list your business.
• See October edition of the Monash Bulletin which is distributed monthly to all local households within the City of Monash.
• The ATO have released resources about the JobKeeper extension in other languages covering key dates and actions people need to take.

You can now view all of our First for Business and Trader News online here.

For further information or assistance, please contact your Activity Centre support contact:
Paula Brennan (Glen Waverley, Oakleigh)
paula.brennan@monash.vic.gov.au or 0412 857 348

Selina Huynh (Mt Waverley, Pinewood & Syndal)
selina.huynh@monash.vic.gov.au or 0427 219 464

Nicole Tattersall (Clayton, Huntingdale & Hughesdale)
nicole.tattersall@monash.vic.gov.au or 0427 320 060