NSW Covid-19 business support package – registration details announced
Registration details have been announced for some elements of the NSW Government’s economic support package aimed at helping businesses and people across New South Wales. The information below highlights the support measures as well as links to apply. Business support payment A new business support payment will now be available to entities with an annual […]
Stricter tests apply for JobKeeper 2.0
JobKeeper 2.0 has now commenced for eligible Australian businesses, charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Eligibility for JobKeeper 2.0 covers two extension periods from 28 September 2020 to 3 January 2021 (Extension Period 1) and then from 4 January 2021 to 28 March 2021 (Extension Period 2). This update […]
New JobKeeper eligibility advice that is applicable to your business or NFP now
In light of deteriorating health conditions and the subsequent six-week lockdown in Melbourne the JobKeeper program has once again been adjusted in terms of the criteria for eligibility. The following changes that were announced on 7 August will now apply: August update to JobKeeper eligibility period From 3 August 2020 (JobKeeper fortnight 10) the relevant […]
JobKeeper 2.0 Webinar
If you missed Brendan Lucas’ recent JobKeeper 2.0 webinar you can view the webinar and associated questions below.
$3,000 recovery grants for small businesses and NFPs
A new scheme providing $3,000 grants to small businesses and NFPs has been launched in NSW. The government grants will provide relief to qualifying organisations impacted by COVID-19. The Recovery Grant helps NSW small businesses and NFPs meet the costs of safely reopening or up-scaling operations from 1 July 2020. Grants of between $500 and […]
Hopscotch Accounting is a COVID Safe business
Hopscotch Accounting is showing our commitment to COVID Safety and keeping our community safe. We recently completed the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Safety Plan and we are proud to say that we are now registered as a COVID Safe business.
Preparing a FY21 Budget in the current COVID-19 environment
Australian organisations have faced overwhelming changes to their normal operating conditions due to COVID-19. Brendan Lucas recently presented a webinar focused on the budgeting strategies and tools that will best equip managers preparing for an unpredictable financial future. This article highlights key elements for consideration, and we have also provided links to our free budget […]
JobKeeper update – New eligibility & rules
The rules and guidance for JobKeeper continue to evolve, meaning more employers may now be eligible for the scheme. Amongst other updates, there is now increased flexibility in calculating turnover from when the rules were first announced just short of 3 weeks ago. So, if you had previously assessed your organisation was not eligible for JobKeeper, […]
Brendan Lucas JobKeeper update
Watch our latest update about the benefits of the Government’s JobKeeper payment and how it applies to your business or NFP.
What does the Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package mean for CHSP providers?
For those with funding direct from The Department of Health they have announced: The flexibility provisions for FY20 and FY21 are being relaxed, allowing existing CHSP providers to transfer up to 100 % of their allocated funding between service types. Urgent or immediate CHSP services can be put in place for up to six weeks, […]