COVID-19 Positive Contact Location: Walgett IGA plus Liquor
Walgett IGA plus Liqor have been made aware by Western public health unit that a COVID - Positive customers visited our store on following days:
- Friday 3rd: 4:30pm-4:50pm
- Sunday 5th :10:00am-10:40am
- Monday 6th : 9 am - 9-10 am
If you visited the Walgett IGA store during this time please go and get tested.
The store will close 4:30 pm Wednesday 8th September re-opening tomorrow as normal trading hours.
All the close contacts staffs will tested and will remain at home until negative results are confirmed.
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To celebrate #smallbusinessseptember we are sharing Small Business Commissioners Top 10 Visual Merchandising Tips each day.
Visual merchandising helps business owners present their retail space in the best way possible to entice customers and maximise sales.
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 10: Tips and tricks Get motivated
If you are lacking visual merchandising inspiration or you just don’t know where to start, consider jumping onto Pinterest or Instagram and similar sites. You’ll be inspired by the wonderful ideas and creative displays from around the world. Whether you’re retailing hardware, health or fashion, there is something for everyone. @opalstreetcafe #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 9: Housekeeping Senses merchandising
Take a good look around your store and observe what has gathered over time that is not for sale yet is within customer view. If you see any clutter, remove from sight.
Create a regular housekeeping routine: this can transform a retail space
Remember: your housekeeping practices directly affect how customers perceive your store and the products you stock - ensure it’s a positive experience.
Back Roads #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 8: Signs and tickets Activate your customer
Ensure products and key display points are sufficiently ticketed or labelled to provide customers all the information they need to make a purchasing decision. Remember clear and easy to read signs and price tickets are a great way to assist customers with their purchasing decisions. Keep it simple and don’t clutter your store with too many tags, tickets and messages - it can turn a customer off.
Lost Sea Opals #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 7: Promotional merchandising Work your retail calendar To keep your retail and goods offer fresh, take advantage of the retail calendar to visual merchandise key events. There is always an event (whether global or in your local region) that offers an opportunity to promote your merchandise, plus encourage and boost sales. For example, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Winter sales, seasonal launches, and going back to school.. Create your own retail calendar and select events relevant to your business, and merchandise your product ranges accordingly.
Blend & Co #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 6: Hot zone merchandising
A store’s ‘hot zone’ consists of a table or fixture located at the front of a store that greets a customer as they enter. The hot zone is a customer’s first impression and first point of physical contact with your merchandise.
Display new arrivals, promotional/seasonal items or sale items to catch a customer’s attention. Do not neglect or under-merchandise this area of your store, as it can lead to unnecessary loss of sales - make a positive first impression.
Gateway Bottleshop and Motel Walgett #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 5: Visual organisation using shapes and patterns
Be sure to engage a visual merchandising technique when displaying product in windows, tables or on shelves. Commonly used visual merchandising techniques include pyramid shaped displays and/or organising products in a vertical or horizontal format across your store.
Stone's Throw #supportlocal #smalbuisnessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 4: Tell a story, sell a story Cross merchandising
Merchandising a collection of products from different categories that complement one another can generate additional sales. When merchandising a product range in your window or on a key promotional table ask yourself, what 2 – 3 other items do I have in my store that will complement this item? And there is your story!
Duncans Fashions & Coffee Bar #supportlocal #smallbuisnessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 3: Colour me happy
Use colour to stand out from the crowd and stop customers in their tracks. Create drama and draw attention to your window and in-store displays via large blocks of colour. Colour fills empty spaces and draws attention to your shopfront - particularly if you have a large window area or empty blank walls. You can also create eye catching displays by grouping products together via colour type. Often referred to as colour blocking, this technique creates ‘wow’ factor and provides an easy shopping experience for the customer.
Down To Earth Opals #supportlocal #smallbuisnessseptember
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Small Business September Top Visual Merchandising Tip 2: Work your windows
There’s only a limited amount of time (about 4 - 6 seconds) to capture a customer's attention via a window display
• Aim to merchandise a bold and eye-catching display about who you are and what you sell.
• Change your window displays every 2 – 4 weeks to keep it fresh and inviting.
• Check every day for dust and dead flies.
Handy hint: Conducting visual merchandising activities on a regular basis keeps the product on offer fresh, inviting and in constant rotation. #supportlocal Carinda Far West Store #smallbusinessseptember
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Tip 1: Shop your shop - External shop front
See your shop through your customers’ eyes. Stand outside your store and observe the following:
• Is your store name clear and easy to read?
• What do you sell? As a customer passes can they quickly and easily read your signage?
• Do you display key words outside your store describing the nature of your business?
• Do you look open or closed?
Handy hint: Use flags, bunting, greenery, A-frames or oversized props to alert customers that you are open for trade. @naomijayneshairstudio #supportlocal #smallbusinessseptember
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R U OK? Day is our national day of action. It’s a reminder that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.
R U OK?Day 2021 is Thursday 9 September. This year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today.
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COVID-19 ECONOMIC & SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT MEASURES EXTENDED   
The State Government has announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of the COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions.
This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program and Micro-business Grant and continue rent relief incentives.
Additional relief for businesses will also be provided with further reductions in payroll tax as well as allowing eligible businesses to defer their payroll tax payments, due from July 2021 through to December 2021, until the 14 January 2022 with 12-month interest free repayment plans to be available.
The State Government has now committed $7.7 billion in COVID-19 support measures, with a further $3.4 billion from the Commonwealth, bringing the total assistance for businesses and individuals to more than $11 billion.
The NSW Government’s additional $3.9 billion funding commitment will provide:
 Extension of JobSaver from 28 August
Eligible businesses with a turnover between $75,000 to $250 million that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll;
Eligible businesses in the hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors with a turnover of more than $250 million and up to $1 billion that continue to experience the requisite decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible to receive payments of 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll, up to $500,000 per week;
Eligible Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations in the social support and animal welfare sectors with a turnover between $75,000 and $250 million that show a minimum 15 per cent decline in turnover will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll. Eligible NFPs will be able to apply from later in September to access backdated payments.
Extension of the COVID-19 Micro-business Grant from 28 August:
Eligible businesses with a turnover of more than $30,000 and less than $75,000 that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible for a fortnightly payment of $1,500.
Extension of payroll tax deferrals and waivers:
Businesses eligible for a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver with payrolls $10 million or less will be eligible for a 50 per cent reduction (waiver) in their 2021-22 payroll tax, up from 25 per cent.
All businesses will also be able to further defer payroll tax payments due from July 2021 through to December 2021. The payments will now not be due until 14 January 2022, and 12-month interest free repayment plans will become available.
Extension of support for commercial, retail, and residential landlords:
Eligible commercial and retail landlords that provide rental waivers to COVID[1-19 impacted tenants and have not claimed land tax relief, will be eligible for a monthly grant of up to $3,000; and
Eligible residential landlords can choose between applying for land tax relief or a further payment of $1,500, taking total assistance to a maximum of $4,500 per tenancy if they agree to reduce the rent for COVID-19 impacted tenants by at least $4,500.
For more information on the 2021 COVID-19 Support Package visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/2021-covid-19-support-package
Support for individuals impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders is also available through Services Australia. For more information visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/covid19
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Don’t delay
The risk of COVID-19 in the community is high. It can cause serious illness and death. You can’t predict who will get very unwell.
For the latest information visit nsw.gov.au or contact the National COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline on 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a free telephone interpreter, ring TIS National on 131 450 (24-hour helpline) and say the language you need. Ask the interpreter to connect you to the COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline.
The sooner we are protected, the sooner we can get visitors to our regions, travel, and get family back home and our state back to business. Let’s do this, together.
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The past 18 months have been a challenging time with the COVID-19 pandemic  and necessary restrictions. For senior Australians, it has been a particularly worrying time.
Senior Australians are encouraged to reach out for the information, support and services they need 
If your movements are restricted because of the pandemic, or if you are staying home or on your own more than usual at the moment, don’t forget to reach out when you need help and support.
The following services can support you:
 Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) – 1800 700 600
Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line – 1800 171 866
My Aged Care Contact Centre – 1800 200 422
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement – 1800 22 22 00
Translating and interpreting Service – 131 450
For more information visit  https://www.health.gov.au/.../grief-and-trauma-support...
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If you’re currently in lockdown and want to upskill, you can with a fee-free* online short course.
TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free* short courses to all NSW residents*, but places are limited.
Courses are a mix of self-paced online or teacher-led virtual classrooms, which can pathway into a variety of full TAFE NSW qualifications.
* Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply including one course per person.
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Small Grants
Small Grants aim to meet the short-term, collection-based requirements of community museums. There are no set categories for funding, and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered.
Previous Small Grants have funded the purchase of computer cataloguing software, exhibition mannequins and display cases, oral history recording equipment and archival storage items.
Small Grants are open to museums and Aboriginal Cultural Centres (with artefact collections and displays) with up to two full time paid staff members (no more than 70 hours of paid staffing per week) as well as museum networks such as Museums Australia Chapters.
Amount available: Up to $2,000
Closing Dates:
Round 2: closing extended until 19 September 2021
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