Upper Hunter Country Tourism sends our best wishes and urges everyone to take precautions during these challenging times.
We are closely monitoring the dynamic and fast-changing situation that is the Coronavirus outbreak. However, with the wealth of information available and resources being shared by various departments – we have this page to share links to assist you staying informed with accurate and up to the minute information:
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
DNSW COVID19 (Coronavirus) information resource
The Prime Minister’s National Cabinet Update
Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
Federal Stimulus Package
NSW Stimulus Package
Cashflow assistance for businesses
Bank links for Covid19 assistance
Additional Support for Aviation industry
DNSW Insights newsletter
Tourism Australia’s Essentials newsletter
Tourism Australia’s Covid19 Webinars
Australian Government Department of Health
NSW Health
Public Health Stimulus
Coronacast – ABC Radio
Australian Business Australia
Business Australia’s latest news
Small Business Commissioner
Toolkit for Tourism Businesses
Factsheets specifically for travel, transport and hotel industries
ACCC Advice on event and travel cancellations due to COVID-19
NSW National Park closures
Home Isolation and Care
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
Lifeline – 13 11 14
New Federal Government app for Coronavirus updates –Now available at the App Store and on Google Play.
We are in this together
Below is a list of suggestions for ways of coping during this time and how to show support for the tourism industry:
📌 Subscribe to your local council newsletters
📌 Subscribe to your local tourism association newsletters
📌 Subscribe to Destination NSW newsletters
📌 Subscribe to Tourism Australia newsletters
📌 Share photos and videos with the #LoveNSW and #UpperHunter hashtags
📌 Connect with your customers using social media
📌 Buy and shop local
📌 Support small business
📌 Buy season passes
📌 Re-book your holiday for a future date
📌 Work from home if possible
📌 Spend quality time with loved ones
📌 Utilise technology to connect with people
📌 Practice social distancing
📌 Be clear and consistent communicating with your customers
📌 Take care of your mental health.
