What is the grant for?

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The government recommends that the money be used on:

• meeting ongoing business costs, including utility bills, salaries and rent;

• seeking financial advice to help your business to recover;

• improving the viability of your business in the new circumstances;

• developing and growing your business through marketing and communications activities; or

• improvements to make your business more resilient to future disasters.

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How do I apply?

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• Small business owners in Victoria need to call 1800 560 760

• Small business owners in New South Wales need to call 13 77 88

• Small business owners in South Australia call 1800 302 787

You can get help to fill in the application forms from staff working in Recovery Centres around the three states.

The staff in these centres can:

• help you fill in forms
• explain the assistance on offer, and
• answer questions to help you understand the processes.

To find your nearest Recovery Centre:

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

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Speak to one of our financial counsellors

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If you cannot get a grant, or you’re feeling overwhelmed, call us on 1800 413 828 to speak with one of our small business financial counsellors.

Further details are available on the National Bushfire Recovery Agency website at www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/small-business

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Are you eligible?

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You must be able to show that your business has experienced a 40 per cent drop in revenue over a three-month period, compared to the previous year, as a result of the bushfires

The specific local government areas are:

Victoria:

• East Gippsland
• Towong
• Alpine

New South Wales

• Snowy Valleys
• Snowy Monaro
• Eurobodalla
• Shoalhaven
• Bega Valley
• Blue Mountains
• Lithgow
• Wingecarribee
• Port Macquarie
• Clarence Valley
• Queanbeyan
• Mid Coast
• Wollondilly
• Kempsey
• Richmond Valley
• Nambucca

South Australia

• Kangaroo Island

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