With COVID-19 cases rising and more and more people affected we take a look at financial support available to businesses and individuals.

COVID-19 Financial Support

Support for Businesses

COVIDSafe Deep Cleaning Rebate:

A rebate of up to 80 per cent of cleaning costs up to a maximum of $10,000.

Eligibility:

• operate from a worksite or premises in Victoria where a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19
• have undertaken a ‘deep clean’ or ‘decontamination clean’ of the affected worksite
• have evidence of the expenditure
• hold an ABN
• have an annual payroll of less than $3 million
• be registered with WorkSafe if employing people.

Closing date: Ongoing/until funds are fully exhausted

Supporting Documentation

• Invoice or payment notice
• Evidence of payment
• WorkSafe Certificate of Currency (if your business employs people OR Proof of identity (if your business does not employ people)
• Evidence of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 Case

Support for Individuals & Employees

COVID-19 Test Isolation Payment:

A $450 payment to support Victorian workers, including parents and guardians, who are required to self-isolate while they wait for results of their polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test. For More Information

COVID-19 Disaster Payment:

A lump sum payment to help workers unable to work or earn income due to a COVID-19 state or territory public health order. This may involve a lockdown, hotspot or movement restrictions. Lump sum payments range from $250-$750. For More Information

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

A one-off payment to help Victorian workers who have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine for 7+ days, or care for someone who has been directed to self-isolate or quarantine. The payment is $750 for 7 days. Alternatively, a positive person who is required to isolate for 10 days, will be able to apply for two payments of $750 each (as the payment is not pro rata). For More Information.

For further support and assistance visit Coronavirus.vic.gov.au