USEFUL LOCAL, STATE & NATIONAL
Reports and Resources
A number of useful and informative resources are available in the form of reports and presentations.
Australian Government
New South Wales Government
Regional Development Australia - NSW and ACT Prospectus
RDA Central West - Reports
RDA Central West - Submissions
Senate Inquiry into the Relocation of Government Bodies to Regional Areas 2017
Productivity Commission Transitioning Regional Economies study 2017
RDA Central West - Surveys
COVID-19 Resources and Information
Business hotline
Call 13 28 46. Open 7 am to 11pm. 7 Days per week. www.business.gov.au
Federal Government
Federal Government Stimulus Measures
Australian Parliament Media Centre
NSW Government
COVID-19 information for small business owners
NSW Government Support Measures
Service NSW helpline
Call 13 77 88. Available 24/7 www.service.nsw.gov.au
Latest information updates
Latest Coronavirus news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia (also available in multiple languages):
Federal Government: https://www.health.gov.au and https://www.business.gov.au
State Government: https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Service NSW: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-small-businesses/grants-loans-and-financial-assistance
NSW Department of Primary Industries: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/home/covid-19
NSW business support: https://www.nsw.gov.au/services/services-by-need/small-business/financial-support/
Smart Traveller: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/coronavirus-faqs.aspx
Information on
NSW Floods Resources and Information
Support is available for people affected by flooding
Disaster Recovery Funding: Joint Australian – New South Wales government assistance. The Rural Financial Counselling Service New South Wales has a Flood Disaster Support Info Sheet which consolidates a number of financial and other support sources.
Grants and Financial Assistance
New South Wales Floods, September 2022 – Disaster Recovery Allowance
Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances
New South Wales Floods, September 2022 – New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
Disaster relief loans – Non-profit organisations
Disaster relief loans – Sporting and recreation clubs
Financial and other Institutions
Commonwealth Bank customers Emergency Assistance
NAB customers Disaster and Crisis Support
Westpac Customer Disaster Relief Package
Telstra customers Disaster Relief
Origin Energy Natural Disaster Support
Mental Health Support
NSW Mental Health line 1800 011 511
Lifeline 13 11 14
NSW Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
Legal Assistance
Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service
Other resources:
NSW Health: maintaining health during and after floods and storms
NSW Government: flood clean-up assistance and advice
SES: returning to your property after a flood
Australian Red Cross: cleaning up after a disaster
Tenants Union: disaster damage
NSW Fair Trading: information for tenants and landlords
Service NSW: emergency accommodation and rental properties.
Insurance Law Service helpline for consumers 1300 663 464 Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Local Land Services can help with animal welfare-related issues. For emergency assistance call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647
RSPCA for assistance with pets, livestock (including horses), and wildlife on 1300 278 358.
Service NSW offers one free replacement for each Birth, Marriage or Change of Name certificate that has been destroyed due to a natural disaster
Webinars
Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF)
Round 5 Workshop
Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Round 5
Program Overview
Digital Marketing Webinar Part One
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing Webinar Part Two
Website Basics
Ask the Accountant
Getting Back To Business
presented by The Entourage
A User Guide to REMPLAN
Economic and Demographic Data Tool
Skilled Regional Visa Information Session
links to resources
RDA national network and case study videos
