$16.8 Million Support Package

Camden Council's $16.8 Million COVID-19 Support Package is Stages One and Two of our relief package for residents and local businesses suffering the shock of COVID-19.
The relief package will have three stages to be rolled out. Stage Three, or the recovery phase of the package, will be announced soon. It will include a mix of major projects, events and activations and grants and financial support mechanisms for business and community groups.
For more information on any of the below information, including how to apply, contact Council on 4654 7777. Our Customer Service Team will direct you to the correct people.
What did Council do to help?
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All ratepayers within the Camden LGA were given a one-off $100 rate rebate for the 2020/21 rating year.
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For residents experiencing hardship, Council also waived the interest due on overdue rate notices for a period of up to 12 months
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Council also removed red tape and requirement for a hardship application
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In Council's Digital Adaptation and Innovation Grants, small businesses were able to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to adapt their business models to digital delivery. A total of 24 local businesses were successful in receiving more than $260,000.
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Council developed an online portal on Council’s website for COVID-19 information relevant to the local community
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Key staff were identified to assist residents with specific concerns and direct them to subject matter experts
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A number of social media campaigns were developed to continue to support local businesses and to boost positivity in the community
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They include #camdenbought, #camdenlove and the online database of local businesses still operating through COVID-19
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Businesses leasing Council facilities, with an annual income of up to $50 million, received a 50 per cent reduction in rent for a period of three months
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Council didn't enforce evictions for a period of six months
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In Council's Community Response Grants, community groups were able to apply for up to $15,000 in funding. More than $154,000 of funding was split amongst 17 community groups.
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