COVID-19 support

Kempsey Shire Council is adjusting the way we work and support our community and local businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are constantly reviewing our response to the situation.

• Read about Council’s response to COVID-19
• Read about How Council is supporting local businesses(PDF, 1MB)

What you can do

• Follow three easy steps to make your business COVID Safe(PDF, 757KB)
• Visit the Service NSW website for a summary of the COVID-19 help for businesses
• Stay up-to-date with the restrictions in New South Wales
• Promote the ways our community can support local businesses during COVID-19(PDF, 1MB)

COVID-19 financial support

The NSW Government has programs, grants and rebates to support NSW businesses, including:

• 2022 Small Business Support Program (February 2022)
• small business fees and charges rebates
• Commercial Landlord Hardship grant
• NSW Performing Arts Relaunch Package, including tailored payments to support businesses in the creative arts sector with the cost of running productions. Visit Create NSW for more information.

COVID-19 information for accounting and tax practitioners

On 28 July 2021, the NSW Government announced that eligibility for the JobSaver program would be extended to include businesses with an annual turnover of between $75,000 and $250 million, up from $50 million, which have experienced a revenue decline of 30 percent or more.

These changes are in addition to the range of NSW Business Support Packages announced earlier this month.

To support you in this rapidly changing situation, the NSW Government has developed frequently asked questions (FAQs)(PDF, 217KB) for accountants and tax practitioners, covering topics such as:

• aggregated annual turnover
• decline in turnover calculations
• required documentation
• eligibility.

More information

General information on business support packages can be found at www.nsw.gov.au

Support for individuals affected by COVID-19 restrictions is available through Services Australia