Your central Hub for all Retail & Services related COVID-19 Resources, designed to help you navigate the levers that are available to you, as operators and owners.
The below Perks summary table lays out the key economic levers that you can leverage for your business, with a cursory indication as to the complexity of effort that each requires.
If you have any questions, please contact us via the Get In Touch button below.
| Complexity | WORKFORCE | GOVT. STIMULUS | STOCK (In the event of extended lockdown) | PREMISES (In the event of extended lockdown) | BANKS (In the event of extended lockdown) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low |
Leave Arrangements |
Address Surplus Stock |
Reduce Power Cancel/Defer Cancel Cleaning/Waste Clearing Services |
Rates & Fees Merchant Fees P&I Conversion |
|
| Medium |
State Stimulus |
State Stimulus |
Reduce Suppliers & Contractors |
Rent Holiday Rent Deferment Review/Reduce Insurance Costs |
Repayment Deferral |
| High |
Commercial Lease Code of Conduct |
Working Capital Loan |
4/10/2022
HR & Recruitment
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8/12/2021
HR, Business Advisory
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COVID-19 and the workplace:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-employers
Covers off general workplace COVID-19 questions such as:
Government site regarding available Support and Assistance for Businesses:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/COVID-19--information-for-small-businesses/
https://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/covid-19-economic-survival-package
New South Waleshttps://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/news-media-releases/covid-19-tax-relief-measures
Northern Territoryhttps://business.nt.gov.au/recovery/small-business-survival-fund
Queenslandhttps://www.business.qld.gov.au/home
South Australiahttps://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support
Tasmania Victoriahttps://www.sro.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Western Australia
Our HR Consultancy, Perks People Solutions, has developed an easy to use Employer’s Handbook, which addresses the most common concerns and considerations for Australian workplaces during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here
Download a customisable Work From Home policy template here.A selection of resources to help parents & carers to communicate and support child mental health. Specific resources for COVID-19 communications with children are also available here:
National Coronavirus Helpline
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Australian health advice:Website for free general Australian health advice. Includes easy to understand facts and procedures: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus
National status, government response alerts and media releases: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Comprehensive advisory including definitions of who can enter Australia, applications for exemptions, media alerts: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus
General travel related updates and information: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19-australian-travellers
For up-to-date information regarding reported cases, investigations & measures per State.
Australian Capital Territoryhttps://www.covid19.act.gov.au/
New South Waleshttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-latest.aspx
Northern Territoryhttps://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
Queensland South Australia Northern Territoryhttps://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
New Zealand travel restrictions:https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/novel-coronavirus-china-covid-19
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Kim Bigg is a Director at Perks and a qualified Chartered Accountant. With more than 20 years’ experience as a business adviser, Kim is highly adept at assisting growing and established businesses across a wide range of industries.
Anita leads our cloud accounting specialist team, centred on creating efficiencies for our clients’ internal financial and reporting systems.
With a background in legal practice, Cecilia has developed strong technical expertise in all matters relating to workplace law, including awards, contracts, disciplinary matters, investigations, equal opportunity and HR policy development.
Bruce provides clients with tailored banking and finance solutions to best meet their business and personal requirements.
Providing tax consulting advice to small, medium and large enterprises, with specific focus in the aged-care and property industries.
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