Updated 29 July 2021
Support is available if you are impacted by the Victorian lockdowns declared on 15 July 2021.
A new series of grants have been announced to support Victorian business. Here’s what we know so far:
There are two payments accessible to individuals:
COVID-19 DISASTER PAYMENT
PANDEMIC LEAVE DISASTER PAYMENT
You can apply for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment through your MyGov account if you have created and linked a Centrelink account.
Apply for the Pandemic Leave Payment by phoning Services Australia on 180 22 66.
We will continue to update this page as the Victorian Government refines and further details their plans for financial support for Victorians.
We continue to operate remotely and our service to you is unwavering. Please reach out to us via phone on 03 5911 7000 or contact us online for assistance with understanding Lockdown 5.0.
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act specifically on the basis of this information. If expert assistance is required, professional advice should be obtained.
Updated 19 July 2021
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