COVID-19 update
Our Customer Service Front Counter, Libraries and Gallery are open again following the easing of Victorian Government restrictions. Read our full COVID-19 update.
Bayside City Council is committed to supporting businesses through the challenges of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.
Our COVID-19 small business economic response includes:
To ensure a quick reimbursement Council staff will be contacting you within the next two weeks.
Join our 'still open for business' directory
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold we encourage you to be aware of the Australian Government's economic response to the Coronavirus - read the announcement here.
The economic support package includes an economic stimulus package for small business including:
All businesses across the state can access information on dealing with COVID-19 by calling the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15.
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has small business economic survival packages to support business.
The Victorian Small Business Commission fact sheet on difficulty paying the rent fact sheet may also assist.
For more information on government support for businesses to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, please visit the Business.vic.gov.au and/or Business.gov.au
The Australian Government has prohibited all dining (inside and outside) in all cafes and restaurants to reduce the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Only takeaway and delivery services are permitted.
We are strongly committed to assisting proprietors of local food businesses to remain open for business by transitioning to takeaway and delivery services.
Information for food businesses in Bayside
Advice for food business on COVID-19/Coronavirus
How to keep food safe in your business including food hygiene, food handling, preventing food poisoning and much more
Reduce your risk of Coronavirus
Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19/Coronavirus information from the Department of Health and Human Services