Cyclone Alfred Business Grants and support programs

Here are some Cyclone Alfred Business Grants and support programs that your may be able to access if your business has been adversely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

This includes the Federal, NSW and Qld governments, your bank, you phone or internet provider.

I will update as I learn of any more support programs

If you are in NSW and need any support to access any of these programs feel free to reach out and I should be able to assist you for free under the NSW Govts Business Connect Program. Simply click here to register for a session with me under the Business Connect Program

Federal Government

Here are some of the currently announced supports available from the Federal Government

Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants (may cover immediate clean up your property, work to make your property safe and purchase plant and equipment to assist with recovery efforts) https://www.ilsc.gov.au/what-we-do/disaster-recovery-quick-response-grants/

NSW Government

Here are some of the currently announced supports available from the NSW Government for NSW businesses

Natural Disaster Relief Loans (Low interest loan of up to $130,000 for small business) https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/loans/ndrl

Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy (for primary producers for transport of food, water and stock) https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/disaster-assistance/natural-disaster-transport-subsidy

Legal Aid Disaster Response Free Legal Service (free legal aid if for example you are having issues with your insurer) https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

Service NSW Business Concierge service (If like the last Northern rivers floods they had people on the ground providing whatever assistance they could provide to business owners as well as being able to access free business advisors under the Business Connect program) https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/business/business-concierge-service

Queensland Government

Here are some of the currently announced supports available from the Qld Government for QLD businesses

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (grants up to $25,000) https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/news/disaster-assistance-grants-available-flooded-north-queensland-primary-producers-small

Your Bank

Many banks offer disaster support for their customers. Make sure you reach out your bank if you need any assistance, especially with loan payments during this time.

Here are just some links to the bank’s assistance:

NAB https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/sustainability/natural-disaster-relief-support/get-help

CBA https://www.commbank.com.au/support/emergency-assistance.html

Westpac https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/sustainability/initiatives-for-you/customers-disaster-relief/

ANZ https://www.anz.com.au/support/natural-disaster-support/

And many of the other banks will have some support.

Your Phone / Internet Provider

Many of the phone and internet providers will also offer support for their customers. For example, phone redirection if necessary.

Here are just some links to the phone / internet provider assistance

Telstra https://www.telstra.com.au/aboutus/support-in-times-of-need/disaster-relief

Optus https://www.optus.com.au/notices/cyclone-alfred

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