Available Financial Support and Eligibility Criteria

From 12.01am on Monday, 19 July all construction, in the Greater Sydney area including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, and Shellharbour will be paused for two weeks.

Non-urgent maintenance, including cleaning services, and repair work on residential premises will be paused.

The Government has indicated on their website who authorised workers are, we will have members under point 33. and point 35. Click here for information on who are deemed authorised workers and may be required to continue working.

PANDEMIC LEAVE DISASTER PAYMENT

$1,500 for each 14-day period of self-isolation, quarantine or care.

For workers who:

• Cannot earn income due to a requirement to self-isolate or quarantine because you have COVID- 19 or have been a close contact of someone who does (having been directed by a health official) or are caring for a child who has COVID-19 or is a close contact of someone who does (note: in these circumstances a 14 day quarantine/self-isolation period would be required).
• Are aged above 17 years old;
• Live in a state or territory (NT currently not listed).
• Are Australian residents or hold an eligible working visa;
• Have no entitlement to relevant paid leave or have exhausted their entitlement.

Claims can be made via telephone (by calling 180 22 66). Or by completing a form.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information.

COVID-19 DISASTER PAYMENT

$325 if the worker loses less than 20 hours of work. $600 if the worker loses 20 or more hours of work. This amount is taxable.

For workers who:

• Live or work in a Commonwealth declared COVID-19 hotspot.
• Cannot attend work and lost income on or after day 8 of COVID-19 restrictions;
• Have no entitlement to relevant paid leave or have exhausted their entitlement.
• are an Australian resident or hold an eligible working visa;
• are aged 17 years or older; and
• have liquid assets of less than $10,000 Via a MyGov Account linked to Centrelink.

Visa holders can claim by telephone (by calling 180 22 66).

Workers cannot receive payment if they are receiving any income support payment or the Pandemic Leave disaster Payment for the same period.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Long Service payments and can do so through Long Service Corporation.