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Please find below the SAL User Guide to assist with the process.
For more information please contact Trevor M Ranford, CEO, Summerfruit Australia Ltd. M: 0417 809 172
On 3 July, the Australian Government committed an additional $241.9 million to continue the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), helping keep international freight routes and flights operating until the end of the year.
The new funding will keep high-value, time sensitive and perishable exports and vital imports, such as medical supplies and other essential items, flowing as we continue the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. It will also re-establish domestic connections for producers and growers in regional and rural areas that rely on air freight to get their products to customers.
This funding is in addition to the $110 million announced in April to establish the IFAM under the $1 billion Relief and Recovery Fund to support regions, communities and industry sectors disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
With few international passenger flights at present, restoring global supply chains has been vital to maintaining relationships between Australian businesses and their customers around the world. Since April, the IFAM has made it possible to keep goods flowing into and out of Australia and has been critical to the nation’s response to the global pandemic.
To date, the IFAM has helped secure carriage for over 36,000 tonnes of products between April and August to 50 international destinations. By reconnecting global supply chains, the IFAM has also supported the import of critical medical supplies.
Even though the IFAM is being extended, it’s important to remember it is a temporary, emergency measure in response to an extraordinary situation.
The extension will give Australian businesses more time to re-engineer their business models and adjust to a new and tougher trading environment created by COVID-19.
The Salvation Army is delivering assistance through the Australian governments Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI – Round 2). The second round of this assistance commenced on 19 November 2019. If you are a farmer, farm worker, farm supplier or farm contractor who is doing it tough due to the drought you may be eligible for a one off payment of up to $3,000.
To be eligible you need to be:
- Over the age of 18 years
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Live and / or work in a specified Local Government Area (LGA – see attached)
- Have not already received this payment from The Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul since 19 November 2019
You can apply for the drought assistance online at www.salvationarmy.org.au/drought (preferred method) or by calling the 24/7 Telephone Assistance Line on 1300 551 030.
Click here to download the Eligible Local Government areas list...
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Join extensionAUS and Agriculture Victoria for a series of webinars which will provide a unique opportunity for you to address on-farm connectivity issues and help you to understand available digital technology - how to measure it and how to make it work as best as possible for you and your business.
WEBINAR DATES AND TIMES
Webinar 1 – On-farm connectivity: Tuesday 21 July, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710895573
Webinar 2 - Getting the most out of video meeting software: Tuesday 28 July, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86270444624
Webinar 3 - Internet of Things (IoT): Tuesday 4 August, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89327853496
Webinar 4 – Online networking to better communicate on-farm and service farm businesses
Tuesday 11 August, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84433966881
Contact: If you need help registering please contact
Gavin Beever, Cumbre Consultants on 0438 234 886 or
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AUDIT
An opportunity exists to participate in an on-farm digital technology audit conducted by phone by Agriculture Victoria, to understand the technology you already have available on-farm and how you can improve its efficiency. Participants will be asked to identify what type of internet connectivity they have, where they have access to WiFi and how they use technology on their farm.
REGISTRATION: To register for the audit please book a time at https://bit.ly/2VbBXBK
Contact: If you need help registering or would like more information please contact Andy Clark,
Agriculture Victoria, on 0436 804 656 or
The Horticulture Showcase is a fantastic resource to help workers and growers find information about pay and entitlements. The Showcase can also be translated in over 30 different languages.
Visit the Horticulture Showcase website for more information...
- EMDG has been increased to $50 million in total
- The export performance test for applications in 2019–20 grant year has been taken out
- Businesses incurring eligible EMDG expenses for promotional activities in 2019–20 will be able to seek reimbursement for 50% of these expenses without the Export Performance Test applying.
What is the Victorian Business Growth Fund?
Together with First State Super and the Victorian Government, the fund is targeted at Small and medium businesses who are ready to grow their business but can’t access the funds or find the right partner they need to take the next step.
All applications and expressions of interest will be assessed and decided by Roc Partners, a specialised private equity investment firm. Roc Partners will invest in businesses on commercial terms and take either an equity or debt stake in businesses over providing a grant.
What businesses are eligible?
Please see below the eligibility criteria for The Victorian Business Growth Fund :
- Can demonstrate a Strong business case for growth in a Victorian business, fund growth of a business expanding into Victoria, lead to meaningful job creation in Victoria or add meaningful capital investment in Victoria
- have annual revenue of between $5 million and $100 million
- have no more than $250 million in assets
- have positive cash flow, or cash flow is expected to be positive during the investment
Please contact Roc Partners through their website to express your interests.
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