A range of support and resources are available to assist individuals and organisations deal with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. To obtain the latest information, we suggest you visit the websites below:
- Australian Government: www.australia.gov.au
- Australian Government Health Department: www.health.gov.au
- Australian Government Treasury Department: treasury.gov.au/coronavirus
- Australian Health protection Principal Committee (AHPPC): www.health.gov.au/committees-and-groups/australian-health-protection-principal-committee-ahppc
WHERE TO GET FUNDING FOR BUSINESS EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA
A big thanks to micenet who have put together a list of all the places to get funding for business events in Australia: http://mice.net.au/article/where-to-get-business-events-funding-in-australia/
STATES AND TERRITORIES
The COVID-19 pandemic situation varies significantly across Australia as each State or Territory manages their respective situation. To find out the most current information relevant to your state, follow the links below:
HEALTH DIRECT – COVID-19 RESTRICTION CHECKER
Visit this site for a state by state overview: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker/activity
Australian Capitol Territory (ACT)
https://www.covid19.act.gov.au
https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/what-you-can-do/faqs-changes-to-restrictions
https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/becoming-covid-safe
https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/community/groups-and-gatherings
New South Wales (NSW)
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/industry-guidelines/conferences-functions-corporate-events
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/controlled-outdoor-events
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/major-events
Northern Territory (NT)
https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/business-and-work/business/guidelines-for-events-and-gatherings
https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/roadmap-new-normal
https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/business-and-work/business
Queensland (QLD)
Roadmap to Easing Restrictions
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/covid-safe-events
South Australia (SA)
South Australia COVID-Ready Plan
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations/public-activities
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/create-a-covid-safe-plan
https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/events,-activities-and-gatherings
Tasmania (TAS)
https://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_information/event_framework
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/facts/where-to-find-information
https://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_information/covid-19_safety_plans
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/families-community/gatherings-density-and-physical-distancing
Victoria (VIC)
https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria
https://www.business.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-safe-business/covid-safe-plan-faqs
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events-information-for-organisers
Western Australia (WA)
https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/COVID-Safety-Guidelines-Phase-4_0.pdf
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/covid-safety-plan-and-guidelines
OTHER REFERENCE SITES
The following sites offer valuable information to assist you or your organisation:
SafeWork Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI): https://www.australianchamber.com.au/
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC): https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-consumers#event-cancellations
Business Events Council of Australia (BECA): https://www.businesseventscouncil.org.au/coronavirus-information.html
Centre for Aviation (CAPA): https://centreforaviation.com/news
Tourism Australia: https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/events-and-tools/industry-resources/resources-for-industry/coronavirus-information-and-resources-for-industry.html
DOWNLOAD THE #COVIDSAFE APP
We encourage you to download and use the #COVIDSafe app. The more widely this app is used, the more quickly Federal, State and Territory Governments can progress contacting people exposed to Coronavirus. For more information visit: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/australian-government-whatsapp-channel-for-covid-19
Page updated: 12 November 2021
