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Business Relief Service

· Australia

The Business Relief Service offered free and confidential one-on-one support to flood-affected business owners through local business relief advisers by phone and on the ground. The service helped businesses assess flood impacts, navigate recovery issues, and access available support.

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Flood-affected business owners Located in Victoria Free and confidential one-on-one advisory support Service appears superseded from August 2023 by the Business Recovery Advisory Service
The service was for flood-affected business owners in Victoria. It provided free and confidential one-on-one support from a local business relief adviser via telephone and on the ground. The page indicates that for support from August 2023, applicants should instead see the Business Recovery Advisory Service, suggesting this service is no longer current.

What's Funded

One-on-one business recovery advisory support, including assessing flood damage impacts, planning recovery, dealing with insurers or landlords, organising administrative priorities, and connecting businesses with support services.

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Expected Outcomes

Affected businesses receive tailored recovery advice, improved understanding of available support, prioritised recovery actions, and connections to relevant crisis, mental health, and government assistance services.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

othercommunity

Keywords

flood recoverybusiness advisorydisaster recoverybusiness supportinsurancelandlord issuesmental health supportVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Business Relief Service?

The Business Relief Service is a business grant offered by in Australia. The Business Relief Service offered free and confidential one-on-one support to flood-affected business owners through local business relief advisers by phone and on the ground. The service helped businesses assess flood impacts, navigate recovery issues, and access available support.
2

Who is eligible for the Business Relief Service?

Flood-affected business owners Located in Victoria Free and confidential one-on-one advisory support Service appears superseded from August 2023 by the Business Recovery Advisory Service
3

What activities are funded?

One-on-one business recovery advisory support, including assessing flood damage impacts, planning recovery, dealing with insurers or landlords, organising administrative priorities, and connecting businesses with support services.
4

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