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initiative up to $250 000. For more information please contact the THA on (03) 6200 7300 State Sector – Casual Worker Support The Government will provide casual workers in the State Sector with the two weeks paid special leave if they are directed to self-isolate as a result of COVID-19. Rapid Response Skills Initiative - Increased funding Individuals who have been stood down or lost their job as a result of COVID-19 will be able to access immediate support to connect to work or training. Through this program: • up to $3 000 will be available for individuals to gain skills or licences to help them into a new role • businesses that have immediate job needs and opportunities available will be able to access a job-ready pool, including to match people to immediate priority skills needs, such as in the health, food and retail industries. Digital Read for Business Program The Digital Ready for Business program will be boosted with $150 000 to assist small businesses understand the most effective ways to successfully take their business online via targeted one-on-one coaching and advice. This includes assistance to establish a professional, stand- alone online presence with ecommerce capability and effective customer engagement via a standout social media profile. The program will provide a coordinated service to ensure each SME receives the most appropriate digital expertise. Returned Service League Support The Government will provide each of the State’s 52 RSL clubs with a grant payment of $10 000. Targeted Small Business Grants Program for Apprenticeships and Traineeships Fact sheet page 19 The targeted Small Business Grants Program provides a
The Government recognises the need for Tasmanian businesses to prepare for the resumption of normal operations and funding available to help Tasmanian businesses to trade through and survive the economic impact of COVID-19, and accelerate recovery. For advice on eligibility or for assistance with your application please call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au Business vehicle registration relief Fact sheet page 23 To support significantly impacted Tasmanian small businesses, business vehicle registration savings and deferrals are now available. For advice on eligibility or for assistance with your application please call Registration and Licensing Services on 1300 135 513 or email vru@stategrowth.tas.gov.au Business Support Loan Scheme Fact sheet page 21 Loans from $20 000 up to $250 000 are available to assistant eligible businesses for the purposes of supporting business continuity, viability and sustainability during the Coronavirus period. This may include for: • Purchase of business plant and equipment. • Improving distribution channels and online shopping accessibility. • Implementing initiatives to improve the sustainability and viability of the business. • Ensuring that essential business continuity is maintained. For advice on eligibility or for assistance with your application please call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au The Tourism and Hospitality Training Fund Fact sheet page 19 The Government will provide $100,000 the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) and the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) for training in the tourism and hospitality sectors over the winter months, to improve productivity and to be ready to bounce back when tourism returns to normal levels across Tasmania. Tourism and Hospitality support In addition to the Tourism and Hospitality Training fund, the Government will provide $200 000 to the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) to provide business continuity and cash-flow advice, increasing the funding for this
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