Government support programs

Below is a list of support options available from the Australian government:

• the Coronavirus business support line is available between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday. The number to call is 13 28 46
• Coronavirus Business Liaison Unit provides updates to government on crucial issues
• the Continuing your Business Guide is designed to keep your business operating. View the guide here
• visit the Australian Government business website for more information and support
• JobTrainer -  training for school leavers and job seekers that will help them develop new skills in growing job sectors
• new Business Assistance with NEIS, learn more.

Below is a list of key support available from the Queensland government.

Start here first

• small business hotline - local teams are ready to talk you through the support and services on offer – call 1300 654 687 to find out more
• business assistance finder - Use the Queensland government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Assistance Finder to learn what support you may be eligible for. Current Queensland government financial support information can be found on the Business Queensland website.

Additional support

• subsidised training and incentives
• small business financial counselling services - The Rural Financial Counselling Service has been expanded to support any small business impacted by COVID-19 and is funded by grants from government to local organisations that employ financial counsellors. Any small business impacted by COVID-19 can contact the Small Business Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland on (07) 4622 5500
• mentoring sessions - mentors are available to provide tailored support including financial mentoring and business planning. Register here
• COVID Safe Business guidance and practices.

The information below contains support options available from Sunshine Coast Council.

Ongoing business support

• wellbeing support - Business owners and employees can log in to the free B-Well and Prosper portal available via the council's website to provide mental wellbeing support. For further support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. It is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
• funding finder - Businesses can log on to Sunshine Coast Funding Finder to see what grants are available to support you
• free online courses - If you or your employees want to update your online skills you can access a free online course, Level Up

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