Advice on Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Workplace to prevent the spread of COVID-19 - find out useful tips on Safe Work Australia website:

Fruit Growers Victoria COVID-19 Information Support Packages and other updates are available from the Fruit Growers Victoria website.

 

• Confirmation that agriculture is an essential service
• Continuing to operate in these circumstances for horticulture businesses and workers
• Australian and international borders
• Labour updates and resources
• Financial and business assistance
• Safety of horticultural produce
• General COVID-19 information
• Mental wellbeing and support

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Backpackers in need of immediate assistance: Status Resolution Service may be able to offer assistance while immigration status is being resolved. Visit the Yarra Rangers Council website for more information...

Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund – Materials (paper and cardboard, plastic, glass) grants
Funding is available for infrastructure projects (new infrastructure or upgrades) that: increase the capacity and capability of Victoria’s resource recovery sector and/or improve the quality of available materials for reprocessing and remanufacturing. Local government authorities are now eligible for this funding grant and so expressions of interest (EOIs) have been extended by four weeks, closing 8 May 2020. By extending the closing date of the EOI we are optimistic this will be beneficial to all stakeholders and the funding program.
Visit the Sustainability Victoria website for further information on eligibility and Registration of interest.

On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant Program VIC
The On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant Program provides farm businesses located in Wellington, East Gippsland, Millewa and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District with funding to invest in on-farm drought preparedness and to seek business advice.  Up to $5K available.
More information available

COVID-19 Quick Response Grant to facilitate businesses transitioning to online and e-commerce activities
The quick response business grants provide financial assistance to eligible businesses affected by COVID-19. The program is available to support businesses to develop their online and e-commerce capabilities to become more resilient in response to the impact of COVID-19. If you have a business that is located within the Greater Shepparton local government area, visit the Greater Shepparton Community Grants website for more information and further eligibility criteria...

If you are an employer needing harvest workers you can either:

• Phone the HLS provider in your area to discuss your labour needs
• Phone the National Harvest Labour Information Service (NHLIS) on 1800 062 332, Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm (AEST)
• Complete a harvest labour request form and email it to the address on the form
• Advertise harvest jobs directly on the jobactive website. You will need to login before creating a job advertisement.

Visit the job search website for more information...