Complete the Pre-Application Eligibility Checker. If your business is potentially eligible for the program, you will then receive an email inviting you to submit an application which will be pre-populated with your key business details.

Applicants must:

be an employing business with fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees
be currently registered with WorkSafe Victoria
hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) on and continuously from 26 August 2024
be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on and continuously from 26 August 2025
be a visitor economy employing small business registered under and operating in an eligible industry sector
be located in the Alpine Shire local government area on and continuously from 26 August 2025
have experienced a 40% decline in revenue of at least $10,000 across a single month period between 26 August and 30 September 2025, as a result of the 26 August 2025 security incident when compared to the same time period in 2024
have been operational for a minimum of 12 months before 26 August 2025 and be intending to continue operating the small business in the Alpine Shire local government area.

Program closed