Press releases
A message from Tony Hale, CEO, The Communications Council 24 March 2020
AWARD Awards judging to be postponed
24 March 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE 18.03.2020
18 March 2020
ACA Resources
COVID-19 – FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES – Summary for members
23 March 2020
External Resources
Finance for Business
JobKeeper Payment – Information for Employers
Australian Government – The Treasury
23 March 2020
Cash Flow Assistance for Business Fact Sheet
Australian Government – The Treasury
23 March 2020
Temporary Relief for Financially Stressed Businesses Fact Sheet
Australian Government – The Treasury
23 March 2020
Delivering Support for Business Investment Fact Sheet – (incl. increasing the asset write-off) – Australian Government – The Treasury
23 March 2020
Technology
Google Meet Hangouts
Video conferencing software, part of the Google G Suite package. Features include video conferencing hosting up to 250 participants, recording, live streaming, calendar integration, live chat, presenter mode.
23 March 2020
Zoom
Video conferencing software. Allows multi-user video conferencing, recording sessions, project collaboration, and share or annotate on one another’s screens.
23 March 2020
Microsoft Teams
Similar to Zoom, but includes file sharing with the Office 365 application stack.
23 March 2020
Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom
Quickly compare features and benefits (via GetApp.com.au)
23 March 2020
Slack
Essentially a chat-room for your team. Allows you to organise communications by channels for group discussions, and private messaging to share info, files and more.
23 March 2020
Doodle
An online meeting scheduler that saves emailing back and forth
23 March 2020
Workplace Laws
Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
Fair Work Ombudsman
23 March 2020
Counselling and Mental Health
This is an incredibly difficult time for many people, and managing the mental health of yourself and your loved ones is critically important. The find out what financial support may be available to individuals, go to the Treasury website.
For mental-health specifically, the following links may provide some assistance. For a full list of mental health counselling services, go to healthdirect.gov.au.
Managing your mental health at home
Information about working from home during COVID-19
23 March 2020
Mentally Healthy
Empowering the Australian creative, media and marketing industry with resources, tools and strategies for managing mental health
23 March 2020
BeyondBlue
Aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.
Ph: 1300 22 46 36, 24hrs/seven days a week
Lifeline
24hr crisis counselling, support groups, and suicide prevention services
Ph: 13 11 14, 24hrs/seven days a week
23 March 2020
General
Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions
Australian Govt Dept of Health
23 March 2020
Covid-19 – Information on Social Distancing
Australian Govt Dept of Health
23 March 2020
Covid-19 – What you need to know
Australian Govt Dept of Health
23 March 2020
Covid-19 Campaign Resources
(incl. posters for businesses, videos, etc) – Australian Govt Dept of Health
23 March 2020