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Industry Update 4 February 2021

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5 Feb. 2021

Welcome

The peak January season finished strong over the long weekend and we hope all our partners have had a successful month.

We are looking forward to catching up with many of you next week at our first Industry Update for nearly 12 months, even with our masks on! Last nights announcement has again challenged us all, we hope that consequences are minimal and we move forward positively.

We are keen to hear from industry on the current regulations and significant impacts on your ability to run your operations. We would appreciate you giving us a call to discuss or set up a site visit.

It was wonderful to see Phillip Island featured in the Sounds Better Together concert airing on Channel Nine last Saturday. Well done to Nick and the team at The Westernport for hosting the Pierce Brothers as part of this great event week.

As always we are a phone call away, and can arrange a visit to see you if you would like to discuss key challenges or some good news stories with us.

Contact
Kim Storey 0409 250 895
Pauleen Boulton / Arnika Martin 0466 620 856

Do not forget to follow our Facebook Page, where we share the latest updates and events

@destinationphillipislandindustry
Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA) Business Support Service

The local Concierge team is ready to assist Gippsland businesses, with a tailored and personalised approach, that will connect you to the information and services relevant to your business. Along with our partners, we provide a coordinated approach to help local people access the many government and private sector programs that exist to support businesses.

Following your consultation with your local Concierge, your business may be eligible for funding
through the Latrobe Valley Business and Industry Capability Fund to support the growth of your business.

If you are interested in expanding and growing your business please contact your local business Concierge, Claudia on 5671 2211.

Looking forward to another year of working with you all in supporting our business community Gippsland wide!

More information on the service

Bass Coast Shire Council
Claudia Tivendale
1300 BCOAST (226 278)
[email protected]
Tourism Australia Update


Campaign Launch – latest Holiday Here this Year Activation

With the summer holiday period behind us, we are very aware that this was a difficult and uncertain time for many of you, and not what we were all hoping for. It is however great to see things starting to move in the right direction, with borders reopening across Australia over the last week, and that is why we launched the latest iteration of our Holiday Here This Year campaign.

The latest activation is a $5 million dollar, seven-day blitz of advertising, inspirational travel content and tourism messaging encouraging Australians to take a well-deserved break, as well as provide much-needed support to tourism operators and communities around the country. As with previous iterations of Holiday Here This Year, the campaign aims to get visitors back into areas that need them most, including regions directly and indirectly affected by the bushfires.. Whilst there is uncertainty for travellers with the lack of national consistency around state borders, TA’s latest research shows overall consumer confidence amongst Australians is at an eight-month high and, despite this, with more than half of all Australians are still considering or planning interstate travel.

Upcoming Industry Events

We have a number of upcoming industry events I’d like to draw your attention to:
  • Destination Australia: Early bird registration for our 2021 Destination Australia Conference will close this Friday 5 February. Destination Australia will be held on 4 March at the ICC Sydney and will focus on the future of Australian tourism and set the tone for 2021.
  • Industry webinar: Finally, our first industry webinar will be held next Friday 12 February at 11am. We will be joined by our new Minister Dan Tehan, and will outline TA’s plans for the year. You can register here.
Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy Identifying Boating Priorities Survey
This survey represents the first step in developing the Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy. The survey seeks to understand from boating stakeholders what they believe the boating priorities are across Victoria. The results of this consultation will provide the basis to inform priorities in each Victorian regional district and these will be tested with boaters & anglers at face-to-face drop-in events across Victoria in March. More information about these events will be released when available.

Survey Link
Covid Safe Summer
There is a vast array of information and support areas on the Coronavirus.vic.gov.au website. You can also contact the Business Victoria Hotline 13 22 15

The sector guidelines have now all been updated providing the latest information and guidance for your particular operational sector.
Victorian Government QR code service


Victorian business owners across the state can now access a free QR Code Service which will help them to keep records of visitors. Business owners will only need to register their business, download and print a poster containing a Victorian Government QR Code, and display it prominently

The Victorian Government’s QR Code Service makes record keeping simple.
It’s free and easy to use.
Support Helpline

The Partners in Wellbeing 1300 375 330 helpline is now available seven days a week

The helpline operates from 9am to 10pm on weekdays, and has now been extended to operate from 9am to 5pm on weekends.
The helpline offers free and confidential access to wellbeing and mental health support for business operators, their staff and family. More information is available on the Partners in Wellbeing Website.