COVID Support

Council is committed to helping our region to recover from COVID-19 by working alongside communities and by supporting and building the capacity of individuals, communities, businesses and organisations. A $2M COVID-19 Support Package was adopted as part of the 2020/21 budget.

Highlights of phase three include:

• South Gippsland Sport and Recreation Fund

Highlights of phase two include:

• Mental Health Training
• Creative and Cultural Arts Program
• Regional Promotion
• Visitor Economy Grants Program (now closed)
• Home-Based Business Grants (now closed)

Highlights of phase one include:

• Free flu vaccinations
• COVID-19 Business Grants (now closed)
• COVID-19 Community Grants
• COVID-19 Community Support Program (now closed)
• Fee Refund for Registered Businesses
• Waiver of the Victorian Landfill Levy increase
• Community Restarter Packs (hand sanitiser, dispensers, PPE)