Support Packages

To help people impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions, our State and Federal Government have introduced support measures, tax relief and financial assistance.

To find out more, please view the below information. 

Individuals and Households

Dine and Discover NSW Voucher Program

The Dine and Discover NSW Program is now offering even more, with extra Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers.  

Find out more about the Dine and Discover NSW Vouchers below; 

Dine & Discover NSW Voucher Program

Eviction Moratorium for Residential Tenants

Until the 11 September 2021, there is a tenancy moratorium in place, to restrict when landlords can evict tenants due to rental arrears.

Landlords who own a residential rental property, who decrease rent for impacted tenants, are able to apply for a grant or land tax reductions depending on their circumstances.

Find out more about the eviction moratorium below;

Eviction Moratorium for Residential Tenants

Guide for Home Owners in Financial Difficulty

Information to help you, if you are an owner-occupier with a home loan and may be experiencing financial difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19.

Guide for Home Owners in Financial Difficulty

If your Job Has Been Affected by COVID-19

Find out more below if you have lost your job or your work hours have changed because of COVID-19. 

If your Job Has Been Affected

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is available if you live in New South Wales and can't earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine, or if you are caring for someone with COVID-19.

Find out more about the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment below;

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Test and Isolate Payment

If you need to self-isolate and are unable to work while waiting for your COVID-19 test result, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Test and Isolate support payment.

NSW workers can apply for the $320 payment if they:

  • Meet the eligibility criteria
  • Agree to follow NSW Health self-isolation guidelines while waiting for their COVID-19 test result.
  • Tests were taken on or after 13 August 2021
  • Apply for the payment within 7 days of having the test

Test and Isolate Support Payment 

Businesses, Sole Traders and Small Not-for Profits

Payroll Tax Reduction

Information relating to payroll tax reductions, for eligible businesses with a 30% decline in turnover.

Payroll Tax Reductions

Free Mental Health Coaching and Training

SafeWork NSW has a range of programs, tools and resources available to help you, support your team and yourself at this time.

Free Mental Health Coaching and Training

Residential and Commercial Landlords and Tenants

Eviction Moratorium for Residential Tenants

Until the 11 September 2021, there is a tenancy moratorium in place, to restrict when landlords can evict tenants due to rental arrears.

Find out more below;

Eviction Moratorium for Residential Tenants

Tenants in Commercial or Retail Premises

Information for Commercial or Retail tenants, who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Tenants in Commercial or Retail Premises

Landlords Leasing Commercial Properties

Information for Commercial landlords, with tenants in financial distress.

Landlords Leasing Commercial Properties

Landlords Leasing Residential Properties

Information for landlords who have residential properties with tenants who are in financial distress.

Landlords Leasing Residential Properties