Bushfire Assistance
It has been a heartbreaking few weeks watching the damage caused by the recent/ongoing bushfires. Our thoughts have been with all of those affected.
Bush & Campbell is here to assist businesses in these fire affected areas get back on their feet. We have multiple advisors ready to offer assistance in any way they can.
Below we have included several links for both small businesses, individuals and farmers with regards to grants and funding that are readily available if you are located in a disaster-declared local government area.
BREAKING NEWS
The Federal Government have announced grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers to assist with rebuilding after the fires. At this stage the funding has been announced, but the eligibility criteria and conditions have not been released, so at this stage we are waiting for more information to be provided.
Disaster recovery grants
Disaster recovery grants of up to $15,000 are now available to primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in LGAs
Bushfire Insurance Guide
An informative and detailed fact sheet to bushfire insurance.
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Disaster recovery allowance
Support for people who can show they lost income as a direct result of the bushfires in New South Wales in August 2019 through to January 2020 (conditions apply)
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Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
If eligible you can get $1000 per adult and $400 per child younger than 16.
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Disaster relief loans
Small businesses and primary producers who have been directly affected by the fires, may be eligible for low-interest loans of up to $130,000.
The ATO
The ATO has identified impacted postcodes and automatically granted deferrals for lodgements and payments due. If a business has been affected by this disaster and needs assistance, or the business is affected but is outside the listed postcodes, they can call the ATO Emergency Support Infoline on 1800 806 218.
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Commercial refrigerator rebates
Eligible small businesses can get a NSW government rebate for new plug-in commercial fridges and freezers.
Red Cross
Emergency grants up to $5000 if you have lost your primary place of residence.
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