If you cannot work because your children are not eligible for childcare permits then you may be eligilbe for one or more of the following payments.
COVID Disaster Payment Victoria
This is a payment for workers that are unable to work or have suffered reduced work hours due to restrictions. You may be eligible for up to $450 if you have lost less than 20 hours and up to $750 if you have lost more than 20 hours per week. You must apply for this via your MyGov account
Small Business COVID Hardship Fund
If you are registered for GST you can apply for the small business covid hardship fund. This is a one off $14,000 grant for business that have experienced a 70% decline in revenue.
https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/small-business-covid-hardship-fund
Please keep checking this page as I will update as more infomation and support becomes known.
Last updated 21st August 2021