Business support

Support is available for businesses that have been impacted by bushfire.


Caring for the mental health and wellbeing of our business community is a key concern in all our economic recovery activities. Whether it’s taking care of yourself, checking in on your staff, or looking out for your neighbouring businesses, rebuilding our economic resilience can only happen by rebuilding your own. Speak to your trusted medical practitioner or access support from one of the Health and Wellbeing services listed on this site.

The following services provide further recovery support for your business:

Local Government Support

Business Support Group (BSG) is a coordinated group of local business advisors who work together to provide free effective business services and programs to help you thrive and grow.


NSW Government Support

Service NSW is working in collaboration with federal, state and local government to bring together all the support and services available to help small businesses get back on their feet.

Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted independent business advice and events to help you start, run, adapt or grow your small business.

Strengthening Business provides access to experts who'll work with you to build and grow your business. They work with you to strengthen the systems, operations and strategies of your business, and will connect you to appropriate services.

Bushfire Hub provides information, resources and support for primary producers and small businesses impacted by bushfires, drought and natural disasters.

Rural Financial Counselling Service is a free and confidential service, providing support to help producers make the right decisions for their farm business. To find a Rural Financial Counsellor in your area, call Southern Region on 1800 319 458.

Destination NSW: Regional Event Fund identifies and supports events in regional NSW that have the potential to act as a ‘cornerstone’ or flagship tourism event for their area by attracting overnight visitation and delivering long-term benefits to the region.


Federal Support

National Recovery and Resilience Agency leads and coordinates the national response to rebuilding communities affected by bushfires across large parts of Australia.

Small Business Bushfire Financial Support Line on 1800 413 828 provides free help for small businesses affected by bushfire.

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