Boost to Indigenous Businesses and Communities - COVID-19

The Australian Government has announced more support for Indigenous businesses and communities to help them during and after, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Over the next two years, $123 million will support Indigenous businesses, the workforce and communities to continue their activities as soon as it is safe to do so:

• Business can get specialist advice and help to access the various support packages available.
• Employers and Indigenous job seekers will be able access short-term employment initiatives.
• Northern Territory Land Councils will receive support for immediate infrastructure and travel expenses for people returning to homelands.
• Community Night Patrols will be increased to ensure travel restrictions and physical distancing requirements are followed.
• Improved delivery of critical social support programs—including alcohol and other drug services, social and emotional wellbeing projects, family support and youth engagement and diversion programs.
• The Northern Territory school nutrition program will have more meal deliveries and continue during school closures and holiday periods. The program will also extend to vulnerable families and the elderly where required.