--- title: "Useful Links: Services and Assistance during COVID-19" description: The following is a summary of useful links to relevant resource and assistance available to small business entities operating in trade --- # Useful Links: Services and Assistance during COVID-19 The following is a summary of useful links to relevant resource and assistance available to small business entities operating in trade and construction during COVID-19: | JobKeeper Payment Package | | | --- | --- | | Summary of JobKeeper Payments – Employers | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/Employers/) | | Summary of JobKeeper Payments – Employees | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/Employees/) | | Registration for JobKeeper for Employers | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/employers/enrol-and-apply-for-the-jobkeeper-payment/) | | Legislation | [https://www.legislation.gov.au](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020L00419) | | **Cashflow Assistance for Employers (automatically applied to eligible businesses through BASs)** | | | Summary of Cashflow Boost | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Business-activity-statements-(BAS)/In-detail/Boosting-cash-flow-for-employers/) | | **Wage Subsidy for Apprentices and Trainees** | | | Summary (PDF file) | [https://docs.employment.gov.au](https://docs.employment.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/fact_sheet_-_supporting_apprentices_and_trainees_final.pdf) | | Registration – Link to Aus Apprenticeships site | [https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au](https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/node/3940) | | **Payroll Tax Relief** | | | Summary and Application Links | [https://www.business.qld.gov.au](https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/payroll-tax/lodging/coronavirus-tax-relief) | | **Land Tax Relief** | | | Summary and Application Links | [https://www.qld.gov.au](https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/tax/covid-19) | | **Depreciation and Instant Asset Write-Off** | | | Increased Asset Write-Off | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Depreciation-and-capital-expenses-and-allowances/Simpler-depreciation-for-small-business/Instant-asset-write-off/) | | Accelerated Depreciation | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Depreciation-and-capital-expenses-and-allowances/Backing-business-investment---accelerated-depreciation/) | | **Loan Assistance** | | | Jobs Support Loan – QRIDA | [http://www.qrida.qld.gov.au](http://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/current-programs/covid-19-business-support/queensland-covid19-jobs-support-scheme) | | Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme | [https://treasury.gov.au](https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/sme-guarantee-scheme) | | **Early Access to Superannuation** | | | Summary | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/withdrawing-and-using-your-super/early-access-to-your-super/) | | **Relief for Commercial Tenants** | | | Summary | [https://business.gov.au](https://business.gov.au/Risk-management/Emergency-management/Coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/Relief-for-commercial-tenancies) | | National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct (PDF) | [https://www.pm.gov.au](https://www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/national-cabinet-mandatory-code-ofconduct-sme-commercial-leasing-principles.pdf) | | **Support for Tax Obligations** | | | Information | [https://www.ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19/Additional-support-during-COVID-19/) | | **Manufacturer’s Supply Matching Request Form** | | | If you are finding it difficult to obtain vital materials and supplies to keep your business open, complete this form. | [http://www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au](http://www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/index.php/industry/industry-support-dsd/manufacturer-s-supply-matching-request-form/view/form) | | **Regulatory Relief for Companies (automatically applies for 6 months)** | | | Information | [https://www.business.gov.au](https://www.business.gov.au/Risk-management/Emergency-management/Coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/Temporary-relief-for-financially-distressed-businesses) | | **Electricity Rebate for Businesses (automatically applied)** | | | Information | [https://www.business.qld.gov.au](https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/energy-business) | |  **Government Grants** | | |  Victoria – $10,000 grant for small businesses | [https://www.business.vic.gov.au](https://www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/business-support-fund?utm_campaign=Email%20-%20Important%20Information&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9B-wprxIb5B5f8GhXKuZIthdyYIBK5s2VZZ_V3MKGQrM94MmCJBjYxdB2BZ3IByKCTK9Pq) | |  NSW – $10,000 grant for small businesses | [https://www.service.nsw.gov.au](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/?utm_campaign=Email%20-%20Important%20Information&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9B-wprxIb5B5f8GhXKuZIthdyYIBK5s2VZZ_V3MKGQrM94MmCJBjYxdB2BZ3IByKCTK9Pq) | If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (07) 3174 5010 or email [admin@tradiesaccountant.com](mailto:admin@tradiesaccountant.com) Sincerely, Tradies Accountant Team.** ** [mailto:admin@tradiesaccountant.com](mailto:admin@tradiesaccountant.com)   #### Tradies Accountant [** Prev Previous Government Stimulus Package – JobKeeper Payments 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