Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO has financial support and assistance programs to help small and family businesses and employers during COVID-19 and beyond.
This includes information for small businesses that have received state, territory or Australian Government grants, payments or stimulus as a result of COVID-19, as well as additional support that is available during this difficult time.
Phone: 12 28 66 (Business enquiries line)
1800 806 218 (Emergency support line)
Business.gov.au (BGA)
BGA is a whole of government website for the Australian business community, providing information about grants, services and support such as COVID-19 information and support for business.
Phone: 13 28 46
Department of health and aged care
The Department of health and aged care has the latest medical advice and official reports on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 and influenza – Business and organisation kit aims to help businesses and organisations increase awareness of simple behaviours that can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and influenza.
Phone: 02 6289 1555
Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)
The FWO serves as the central point of contact for free advice and information on the Australian national workplace relations system. It can help you understand your rights and responsibilities in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic for both employers and employees. The information from the FWO covers workplace laws, obligations and entitlements for people affected by COVID-19, guidance on vaccinations and covers awards varied by the Fair Work Commission.
FWO have the latest information on COVID-19 and workplace laws.
Phone: 13 13 94
National debt helpline
The National Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit service that helps people tackle their debt problems.
Phone: 1800 007 007
Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory agency. They develop national policy to improve work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia.
See their COVID-19 information for workplaces.
Email: info@swa.gov.au