The following resources page by Australia.com can help the Australian tourism industry stay up to date with the changing bushfire situation as well as providing information about relief assistance.
RE:NSW Articles
In response to both the global COVID-19 pandemic and bushfire disasters, a range of resources have been distributed by a variety of local, state, and national organisations.Destination Southern NSW and Destination Sydney Surrounds South have collated this information on RE:NSW to assist tourism operators to respond, recover and renew their businesses and local tourism region during and after the impact of such events.
How you can support the bushfire recovery
Size comparison between Australia and the USA. Photo credit: Luxury Lodges of Australia While the impact of the recent bushfires has been devastating, the display of support from people in Australia and around the world extending the hand of mateship to those affected...
Fire ready kit for tourism businesses
Tourism Victoria and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) have developed the Tourism Business Fire Ready Kit to assist tourism businesses to prepare for bushfires. This comprehensive kit will help your business understand the risks associated with the bushfires,...
Business Recovery Events
Surviving to Thriving Business Recovery Event Date: Monday, 17 February 2020 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Springwood Sports Club, 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW 2777 Event & registration link:...
My customers are cancelling their bookings because of the bushfires. What are my rights under Consumer Law?
It's inevitable that some guests will decide to cancel or postpone their bookings as a result of the bushfires. In most cases, the reason for cancellation is genuine and important. It is worth remembering that they might be a customer in the future, and if you keep...
What steps does my business need to take immediately following the bushfire?
The following information relates to business issues only. For bushfire recovery assistance please contact the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444. According to CPA Australia’s Disaster Recovery Toolkit, the following steps should be considered...
What steps to recovery can my business take after the bushfire?
According to CPA Australia’s Disaster Recovery Toolkit, once your business has undertaken an initial assessment, there are 6 major categories to review. Assess the state of business finances Reconstruct your financial recordsAnalyse the financial health of your...
Where can I provide feedback on the bushfire support for small businesses?
The NSW Small Business Commission have developed a short survey to hear from small businesses’ experience during the recent and ongoing bushfires. All information provided will be shared with government agencies.
What are my business health and safety obligations caused by bushfire smoke?
While you cannot control the movement of the bushfire smoke, you can control where, how and when your employees undertake their duties. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017, your business needs to provide and...
Recovering from a disaster guide for businesses
The process of recovery from the bushfires can seem overwhelming, particularly when you don’t have a plan. Developed by the NSW Small Business Commission, this step-by-step guide for business owners dealing with the bushfire provides information on how small...