Council News
Rebates and Grants The City of Greater Dandenong, as well as the Federal and State governments, are providing a number of rebates and grants to support individuals and businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. ► Ratepayer
rebate for Job Seeker Allowance recipients Council understands the stress that many members of the community are experiencing right now. Council has therefore placed a hold on all penalty interest charged to rates until at least 30 June 2020. For those residents receiving the new Job Seeker allowance, Council will be providing relief in the way of a $200 waiver of your rates.
► Ratepayer
rebate for pensioners All pensioners who are eligible to receive the current State Government Pension Rate Rebate received an automatic rebate of $100 off their fourth rate instalment. ► Parking
permits for Council-owned multideck car parks Permit holders whose permits expired on 31 March were offered to put their renewals on hold (without paying up front) until 30 June 2020. Permit holders who have a current permit can put their permit on hold until 30 June 2020 for a fee of $20. The days left on their permit will be rolled over. For more information contact Council on 8571 1000.
► Businesses
in Greater Dandenong The State and Federal governments have introduced a number of measures to help businesses get through this time. For more information visit: State Government business.vic.gov.au Federal Government treasury.gov.au ► State
Government Utility Relief Grant Scheme Low-income residents who are struggling to pay overdue energy or water bills may be able to access this relief grant. The grant provides help to pay mains electricity, gas or water bills that are overdue due to a temporary financial crisis. The amount of the grant depends on your personal circumstance. For more information contact your electricity, gas or water supplier or the Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.
Visit greaterdandenong.com to apply for the waiver.
…share a message of harmony and kindness
Greater Dandenong Council would like to share a message of harmony and kindness across our community. The whole world has been affected by the COVID-19 health crisis, and our residents and businesses are no exception. During these trying times we encourage people to look after themselves and one another, and call on our community to practice more kindness in their day. Whether it is checking in on a neighbour, phoning someone who is isolated or supporting a local business in any way you can, no act is too small. Council staff have been working with 10 local agencies to deliver material aid to our most vulnerable residents, and we are using the Springvale City Hall as a coordination hub for
collections. Meals were also delivered to homeless people, the unemployed, at risk youth, people seeking asylum, women and youth refugees, and people living with disabilities as part of Council’s partnership with STREAT. We are incredibly proud of the way our community has pulled together to support one another and we encourage everyone to Find the Kind in their everyday life. If you have an
example of kindness you would like to share with us, you can do so via Council’s social media accounts. Message us via facebook.com/ greaterdandenong to share your story or use #findthekind and tag us in an Instagram post.
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