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Coronavirus information for employers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has answers to frequently asked questions for employers. What if an employee is stuck overseas or required to be quarantined? When can employees work from home? What if i need to reduce hours? Find responses to these and more.
ATO supports businesses in time of crisis
To assist businesses experiencing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19, the Australian Tax Office is implementing a series of relief options. These relief options will not be automatically applied, so you need to contact us to discuss them. Vie them on the ATO's website.
Economic response to the Coronavirus
https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus
The Australian Governmet has announced $17.6 billion to protect the economdy. This includes delivering support for business investment, cash flow assistance for employers, stimulus payments to households to support growth. Here is all the information from The Treasury.
Consumer rights information around COVID-19 concerns
If you have to cancel your event, what are consumers entitled to? And what are consumer rights when it comes to cancelled travel? The australian Competition and Consumer Commission is answering these questions and more for consumers.
Keep your employees safe during pandemic
Occupational health and safety (OHS) comes into its own at times of crisis. To help you navigate to pandemic, Worksafe has a downloadable guide, which provides information to employers on managing the OHS risks associated with an infectious (communicable) disease pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Department of Health alert
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
The Departmetn of Health is the federal government source of health information on COVID-19. Find out how they are monitoring and responding to the outbreak, how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and what to do if you have symptoms.
Current travelling advice
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19-australian-travellers
At this time, travel advice is changing repidly, which makes it hard for businesses to plan or know what to do. As the world stems the transmission of COVID-19, Smart Traveller gives you up-to-date advice on travel restrictions and quarantine measures.
CPA Australia Financial resources for dealing with COVID-19
https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/training-and-events/coronavirus-impact
It's a tough time for businesses - especially when it comes to cash flow. CPA Australia has great tips for businesses preparing for the long term effects of COVID-19, plus an example worksheet of potential implications and an example contingency plan checklist with specific COVID-19 examples.
Banks help small business financially affected by Coronavirus
https://www.ausbanking.org.au/coronavirus-statement-from-the-aba/
The Australian Banking Assiciation is urging small businesses financially impacted by the spread of COVID-19 to contact their bank to access assisstance on offer which can include deferred loan payments, waiving fees and restruturing loans.
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Flood Mapping
Maps for Barcoo Shire
- Jundah Flood Mapping (pdf)
- Stonehenge Flood Mapping (pdf)
- Windorah Flood Mapping (pdf)
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Community Recovery
Natural disasters can be extremely challenging for the people directly affected by them and can impact the wider community. The following agencies can provide a range of support and guidance services to assist and help expedite recovery.
For more information on recovery after a disaster, visit the Get Ready Queensland site.
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA)
QRIDA administers financial assistance to disaster affected primary producers, businesses and non-profit organisations under the joint Commonwealth/Queensland Government funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Visit the website: www.qrida.qld.gov.au
Outback Futures
Outback Futures offer a variety of services to minimise the social, economic and geographic barriers to help-seeking that often prevent many from accessing support, leading to poor mental health and wellbeing outcomes. To find more information on available services visit the website www.outbackfutures.org.au or call 0417 703 729.
RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service. To find more information on the services available through RFDS visit the website www.flyingdoctor.org.au.
Volunteering Queensland
Volunteering Queensland offers a great opportunity for community members to give back to the community. They connect people, resources and organisations through volunteering projects and initiatives throughout Queensland. Visit the website www.volunteeringqld.org.au or phone (07) 3002 7600.
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Get Ready
Households that are well prepared before a natural disaster occurs are more resilient and are able to recover faster.
The best way to minimise the disruption to you and your family’s lives, is to first understand your risk of natural disasters, look at the big picture and identify the scenarios you need to consider, and make a plan.
Make your ‘WHAT-IF…’ plan today to protect what’s most important to you before the next disaster hits.
Visit the Get Ready Queensland site for more tips on how to prepare yourself for a natural disaster.
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River Heights
For the latest river heights for the Thomson, Barcoo, Cooper, Diamantina and Georgina Rivers check the river height table that is available at www.bom.gov.au.
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