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| Extreme weather and floods are affecting communities and businesses across the state. Service NSW is here to help with the recovery effort.
Please stay safe and prepared during the storms and regularly check warnings and alerts on the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) website.
Call NSW SES on 132 500 for emergency help. In life-threatening situations, call triple zero (000) immediately.
If you’re under an Evacuation Order, you must wait for NSW SES to issue an ‘All Clear’ for when it’s safe to return to your business premises – remember to take health and safety precautions.
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Grants for farmers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations
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| The NSW and Australian Governments are working together to provide financial support to businesses impacted by the recent storms and floods.
Eligible primary producers can apply now for a Special Disaster Grant of up to $75,000 on the Rural Assistance Authority website.
Small businesses and not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for a grant of up to $50,000. Register your interest and we’ll notify you when more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, becomes available.
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Disaster relief loans
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Businesses in local government areas declared as disaster areas may be eligible for concessional loans from the NSW Government.
- Small businesses – up to $130,000.
- Not-for-profit organisations – up to $25,000.
- Sporting clubs – up to $10,000.
- Primary producers – up to $130,000 and transport subsidies up to $15,000.
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Disaster recovery assistance
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If the recent floods have impacted your business, we can help you with information on clean-up options, mental health support and more.
You can also use our Disaster Assistance Finder – a simple online tool that gives you a personalised list of flood recovery services.
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Mediation support for commercial tenancies
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| If you’re a retail or other commercial premises tenant, property agent or owner and unsure who is responsible for repairs caused by storm damage, check the terms of your lease agreement to understand repair obligations.
If the property owner and tenant are in dispute and cannot resolve their differences, contact the NSW Small Business Commissioner to discuss options for mediation.
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