Dear Victorian Golf Clubs and Facilities, |
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As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is more commonly known has created global health concerns regarding the disease and its infection rates.
Golf Australia is writing to provide further assistance and guidance to our clubs and facilities on this important topic. |
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Golf Carts - Regional Victoria
Further to previous communications, Golf Australia can confirm that Golf Carts may be hired for use by 2 people, if they are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised following each use.
Clubs/Facilities should refer to the Victorian DHHS website for further information. |
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Victorian DHHS website
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Victorian Government Business Resilience Package
The Victorian Government has released a range of support programs to assist business, including golf clubs and facilities through the extended period of restrictions.
Golf Australia encourages clubs/facilities to read through all the guidelines of the grants to determine their eligibility and to make an application and make an application for the programs which will provide the most benefit to them
Round 3 – Business Support Fund
The Victorian Government recently announced a third round of the Business Support Fund – ensuring businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions continue to receive the support they need to make it through restricted trading
Through this third round of the Business Support Fund, eligible businesses will receive grants of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, depending on the business’ annual payroll.
Information and applications for the Business Support Fund can be found on this page of the Business Victoria website |
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Business Support Fund
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Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund
The Victorian Government is providing support for licensed pubs, clubs, hotels, bars, restaurants and reception centres to help them survive through ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
To be eligible for a grant from this program, applicants must:
· Operate a licensed pub, club, hotel, bar, restaurant or reception centre under a general, full club or on-premises liquor licence issued by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, and · Have premises that serve patrons and holds a Class 2 or 3 Service Sector – Certificate of Registration under the Food Act 1984 (Vic) issued by a local council.
A valid ABN or equivalent will need to be provided for the premises, as well as liquor licence and food Certificate of Registration. Note that businesses that are eligible for Licensed Hospitality Business Grant will not be eligible for third round of the Business Support Fund.
The Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund is yet to open, however further details can be found on this page of the Business Victoria website. |
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Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund
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Sole Trader Support Fund
The Victorian Government’s Sole Trader Support Fund helps eligible non-employing businesses in sectors that continue to be affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Grants from this program will help eligible sole traders in affected sectors make it through restricted trading with eligible sole traders receiving a grant of $3000
The Sole Trader Support Fund is yet to open, however further details can be found on this page of the Business Victoria website. |
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Sole Trader Support Fund
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Waivers & Deferrals The Victorian Government also announced a range of waivers & deferrals which clubs/facilities may be able to access. Information about those waivers & deferrals is available on the Business Victoria Website as port of the Business Resilience Package. |
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Business Resilience Package
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Golf Australia Club Support Service
As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt around the country, clubs are experiencing the flow on effects in many ways. Whether your club is in Victoria and is feeling the pinch of the extended restriction period, or a you club that is experiencing new found levels of popularity elsewhere in the country, there is always a range of challenges that clubs need to face.
For those of you that are having a difficult time, the Club and Facility Support team is here to assist. We are only too happy to discuss with you the challenges you face, helping you to strategise to a successful recovery from the pandemic.
As part of GA’s commitment to Club Health, we a pleased to make available the Immediate Assistance Program, free of charge to all Clubs who require advice and support through this difficult time. While the goal is to help clubs remain solvent, for stronger clubs, maintaining financial stability is an important part of Club health and demands similar attention.
By accessing Club Survival Assistance, further assistance may be extended including Grant Writing, Legal, IR, Financial, Business & Strategic Planning & Agronomy Support.
If you need immediate assistance, advice or simply want to talk, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your State Club & Facility Support Manager or Regional Development Officer. |
Golf Australia contact:
If you require additional information or have questions please do not hesitate to contact John Stamp, Club & Facility Support Manager – Vic , on 0418 395 140 or johnst@golf.org.au |
Kind regards, |
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Robert Armour
Interim CEO - Golf Australia |
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