Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Last updated: 1:00pm Tuesday, 4 January 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a constantly evolving situation and we will continue to keep you updated in regards to its impact locally. We're here if you need us and will continue to provide customer support in person, by phone on 8563 8444 and by email at barossa@barossa.sa.gov.au
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Tuesday, 4 January 2022
Today, the South Australian Government has introduced a support package for businesses impacted by the health restrictions put in place from 27 December 2021.
The business support package includes:
- Tourism, hospitality and gym grants
- Business hardship grant
- Major events grant
For details on the support package for businesses and eligibility requirements visit treasury.sa.gov.au/Growing-South-Australia/COVID-19
Tuesday, 4 January 2022
Due to staffing availability as a result of a COVID-19 close contact, the Barossa Visitor Centre and Tanunda Library will be closed today Tuesday, 4 January 2022.
We will remain available by phone on 1300 852 982, email at visitorcentre@barossa.sa.gov.au and live webchat at barossa.com between 9am-5pm and our plan is to re-open as soon as possible.
The wellbeing of our customers, team and community is our highest priority and in line with public health advice, we are taking all necessary steps to maintain COVID Safe measures.
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Barossa Cares
In an immediate support response to COVID-19 in April 2020, we launched Barossa Cares, to connect to vulnerable community members with the support and services most needed.
COVID-19 business support
Council has extended rate relief options for Barossa ratepayers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Recovery Plan
In May 2020 we released a COVID-19 Recovery Plan to support the community more broadly through the ongoing effects and in the recovery of the pandemic, including extended rate relief options.
In March 2021 we released COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Response to Tariff Impacts outlining a $470,000 up-front investment to support regional economic and community rebuilding.
The plan included a wide range of economic, social, and wellbeing measures to stimulate local activity including:
- a $50,000 community and club restart grant program
- tourism and marketing campaigns
- small business support from a $100,000 grant program
- event activation
- volunteer re-engagement
- a dedicated resource to deliver community, recreation, and sport development programs and support clubs and groups to restart.