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$60 Million backing businesses this winter

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting small businesses to improve indoor air-quality, keeping staff and customers safe this winter.

Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford today launched the next round of the $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program.

Eligible businesses can access between $500 and $5000 for air ventilation and filtration equipment, works or professional services that will help improve air quality indoors.

Improving ventilation not only helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 it gives customers confidence businesses are doing everything they can to keep them safe.

Under the program, businesses can apply for two types of support:

  • Ventilation Rebate – a $500 rebate to take immediate actions such as purchasing an air purifier or hiring a qualified tradesperson to undertake minor services to improve ventilation.
  • Ventilation Grant – matched grants between $1,000 and $5,000 to invest in larger projects such as building works or engaging professional services or equipment to improve ventilation.
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It comes as the Labor Government’s Stay Well in Winter campaign encourages everyone to take sensible, preventative actions to protect each other this winter.

Applications will be assessed for eligibility on a first-come, first-served basis until 11:00pm Thursday 8 September 2022 or when funds are exhausted.

The program builds on the Government’s already strong focus on improving ventilation to limit the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the program visit business.vic.gov.au.

Quote attributable to Minister for Small Business Jaala Pulford

“The program has delivered great results for many small businesses and I encourage more to take it up, particularly as customers look to stay warm indoors this winter.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas

“Ventilation is an excellent investment in keeping staff and customers well and businesses open, and it’s one of many ways to protect the community – alongside masks, vaccinations and getting tested if you’re feeling unwell.”

Source: Premier of Victoria

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