COVID-19 Resources

On Tuesday the 21st of July the Australian Government announced a proposed extension of the JobKeeper Payment Scheme from 28th September 2020 until 28th March 2021. As of the 3rd of August 2020, two further changes were implemented by the government to ease JobKeeper eligibility criteria. The two important changes announced are in relation to: […]

The Australian Government announced a proposed extension of the JobKeeper Payment Scheme from 28th September 2020 until 28th March 2021, with revised eligibility requirements and reduced payments for eligible employees.

On Tuesday 16th of June, the NSW Government announced a new recovery grant of up to $3,000, to assist small businesses with their safe re-opening, post COVID-19 lockdown. Purpose of the grant The Small Business Recovery Grant is aimed to directly support small businesses that are re-opening post COVID-19, to kickstart business operations, re-engage employees […]

On Thursday the 25th June the Australian Federal Government announced a $250 million COVID-19 Creative Economy Support Package, in a bid to support Australia’s arts and entertainment industry. As a result of the lockdown and social distancing restrictions caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the entertainment and arts industry has been heavily impacted. We have seen […]

Remote working throws many challenges that some of us have not faced before, and communication is key, now more than ever. Whether you are communicating with your team-mates, managers, partners or clients, these eight tips will help you get your message across with the best possible outcome when working remotely: Provide context – As you may […]

Construction and Renovation Loan Options to Make the Most of the HomeBuilder Package With the recent announcement of the HomeBuilder package by the Australian Government, now may be the perfect time for eligible owner-occupiers to build a new home or complete an overdue renovation. The Homebuilder package is a $25,000 grant provided by the government […]

While more and more people have been choosing to work from home in recent years, many have been forced to do so given the current global pandemic. Now that many businesses owners have been operating from home for a number of weeks, some are considering whether they should continue to do so even after they are given the green light from the government to return to the workplace. This article explores the pros and cons of working from home and looks at ways to make […]

While restrictions are easing, the COVID-19 pandemic is by no means over and as we continue to work remotely, this time of isolation can be more difficult for some. It is important to recognise that uncertainty and unpredictability can take a toll on mental wellbeing and some of us may be feeling this more than others. Mental health is just as important as […]

Final call to enrol for JobKeeper for April/May and next JobKeeper monthly declaration now due It is very important to keep up to date with the JobKeeper Payment key dates to ensure you don’t miss critical deadlines to receive payments. Upcoming JobKeeper Payment Key Dates: 31 May: Don’t forget, you only have until 31 May to […]