- Last updated:
- 09 Nov 2022
There are a range of support options available from government. This page contains key information from each government level to assist you and your business.
Financial Support Information
- Small Business Financial Counselling Service - help sourcing funding and business support, including:
- understanding finances
- debt support
- accessing government assistance, including grants and funding
- expert financial, legal or human resource advice.
Emergency business hotlines
- Australian Government Business Hotline - 13 28 46
- Queensland Government Small Business Hotline - 1300 654 687
- Australian Taxation Office Emergency Hotline - 1800 806 218
- Queensland Small Business Commissioner - 1300 312 344
- Centrelink Hotline 13 74 68
Stay informed
Vist QLD Health
- The Coronavirus business support line is available between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday. The number to call is 13 28 46.
- Coronavirus Business Liaison Unit provides updates to government on crucial issues.
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The Continuing your Business Guide is designed to keep your business operating. View the guide here.
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Visit the Australian Government business website for more information and support.
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JobTrainer - training for school leavers and job seekers that will help them develop new skills in growing job sectors.
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New Business Assistance with NEIS- learn more.
Below is a list of key support available from the Queensland Government.
Start here first
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Small business hotline - local teams are ready to talk you through the support and services on offer – call 1300 654 687 to find out more.
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Business assistance finder - Use the Queensland Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Assistance Finder to learn what support you may be eligible for. Current Queensland Government financial support information can be found on the Business Queensland website.
Additional support
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Subsidised training and incentives.
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Small business financial counselling services - The Rural Financial Counselling Service has been expanded to support any small business impacted by COVID-19 and is funded by grants from government to local organisations that employ financial counsellors. Any small business impacted by COVID-19 can contact the Small Business Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland on (07) 4622 5500.
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Mentoring sessions - mentors are available to provide tailored support including financial mentoring and business planning. Register here.
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COVID Safe Business guidance and practices
The information below contains support options available from Sunshine Coast Council.
Ongoing business support
- Wellbeing support - Business owners and employees can log in to the free B-Well and Prosper portal available via the council's website to provide mental wellbeing support. For further support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. It is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Funding finder - Businesses can log on to Sunshine Coast Funding Finder to see what grants are available to support you.
- Free online courses - If you or your employees want to update your online skills you can access a free online course - Level Up
Contact us
- 5475 7272
- mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
- businessdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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