June 04 - Interview

Lockdown 4.0 Helpful Links

  1. Circuit Breaker Business Support Package – OVERVIEW
  2. Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two – For employing and non-employing businesses ($2,500 to $5,000)
  3. Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 ($3,500 to $7,000)
  4. LINK COMING SOON – Greater Melbourne Wage Support: People in greater Melbourne who have lost work as a result of the lockdown will receive a payment of either $500 or $325, as part of a financial support package from the federal government. Key points:
  • The payment will be available to people over 17 who have less than $10,000 in “liquid assets”
  • People will be able to apply for the payment from next Tuesday (08/06/2021)
  • The Prime Minister says National Cabinet will discuss tomorrow how governments should divide the cost
  • Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the “temporary COVID disaster payment” would be made on a week-by-week basis.
  • People over the age of 17 who usually work more than 20 hours a week will be eligible for the full $500, or $325 if they work fewer hours than that.

If you are struggling with your mental health then please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of these services:

Lifeline on 13 11 14

Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978

Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36

Headspace on 1800 650 890

QLife on 1800 184 527