In the current uncertain environment surrounding COVID-19, we have set up this Hub of resources to support our clients and team members manage the rapid change that is sweeping through our economy, communities and businesses. This Hub is a live resource that is being frequently updated – you can see a summary of the latest updates in Notifications. Aside from useful links and articles, we will also be updating with tools to support you during this unprecedented time. You can share your comments on what you’d like to see on our Hub, as well as feedback with the Get In Touch button, below.
Please note that key affected industries are in the process of being added to the Perks COVID-19 Resource Hub on an ongoing basis
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COVID-19 and the workplace:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-employers
Covers off general workplace COVID-19 questions such as:
Government site regarding available Support and Assistance for Businesses:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Newsroom/smallbusiness/General/COVID-19--information-for-small-businesses/
https://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/covid-19-economic-survival-package
New South Waleshttps://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/news-media-releases/covid-19-tax-relief-measures
Northern Territoryhttps://business.nt.gov.au/recovery/small-business-survival-fund
Queenslandhttps://www.business.qld.gov.au/home
South Australiahttps://business.sa.gov.au/COVID-19-business-information-and-support
Tasmania Victoriahttps://www.sro.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Western Australia
Our HR Consultancy, Perks People Solutions, has developed an easy to use Employer’s Handbook, which addresses the most common concerns and considerations for Australian workplaces during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here
Download a customisable Work From Home policy template here.National Coronavirus Helpline
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Australian health advice:Website for free general Australian health advice. Includes easy to understand facts and procedures: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus
National status, government response alerts and media releases: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Comprehensive advisory including definitions of who can enter Australia, applications for exemptions, media alerts: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus
General travel related updates and information: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19-australian-travellers
For up-to-date information regarding reported cases, investigations & measures per State.
Australian Capital Territoryhttps://www.covid19.act.gov.au/
New South Waleshttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-latest.aspx
Northern Territoryhttps://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
Queensland South Australia Northern Territoryhttps://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
New Zealand travel restrictions:https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/news/novel-coronavirus-china-covid-19
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
A selection of resources to help parents & carers to communicate and support child mental health. Specific resources for COVID-19 communications with children are also available here:
McKinsey & Co insights on the varied impacts and aspects to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/coronavirus-leading-through-the-crisis
A selection of stories about COVID-19 and its consequences. Selected COVID-19 content has been made free-to-view.
https://www.economist.com/news/2020/03/11/the-economists-coverage-of-the-coronavirus
All HBR COVID-19 related content has been provided as free-to-view.
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