Here's where Australian businesses can find industry updates about COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses around Australia, it is only natural for some to feel like they are alone. This sentiment, however, couldn't be farther from the truth.

That's why we've put together this comprehensive breakdown of resources available to businesses in the trades industry in Australia.

The list below includes various links to industry support, important information, strategies for managing change, advice for handling tough conversations and more.

To skip to your industry's section, simply select from the options below.

• Electrical
• HVAC&R
• Security
• Plumbing
• Fire Protection
• Government and financial support for trade businesses

Master Electricians Australia

MEA is currently offering a range of resources to support electrical businesses around Australia including downloadable checklists, webinars, COVID-19 updates and more.

• COVID-19 Advisory Notice - Customer contact precautions

Electrical Comms Data Online

A popular news-source for those in the electrical industry, the team at ECD Online updates readers on the industry developments related to COVID-19.

• Construction COVID compliance blitz in Victoria

Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors' Association

The AMCA has compiled an in-depth, dedicated webpage to house important data for members regarding COVID-19. It includes health and business updates about COVID-19, technical resources, information about the government stimulus package, an employer guide as well as advice for business continuity.

• Click here to be redirected to the webpage.

Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating

The AIRAH is offering HVAC&R businesses a range of resources that address common questions and provide industry updates about the impact of COVID-19. Check out the link below to find out more information.

• COVID-19 resource page

Australian Security Industry Association Limited

The ASIAL has provided a range of resources and updates for owners and operators in the security industry to help them adapt to the changing COVID-19 climate.

• Webpage - COVID-19 Information and updates
• Webpage - COVID-19 Resources for members
• Webpage - COVID-19 State and territory government support

Master Plumbers Associations (National, VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA)

The MPA are providing their members with regular updates as well as some resources to ensure businesses understand how to best adapt to the changes that COVID-19 will bring.

• Webpage - COVID-19 Information Hub for Master Plumbers
• Social media update - Factual Information from the Fair Work Ombudsman
• Webpage - COVID-19 Knowledge and support
• Webpage - Coronavirus information for tradespeople
• Online Course - COVID-19 Awareness
• Webpage (MPAQ) - COVID-19 Knowledge and Support

Fire Protection Australia

As the impact of COVID-19 on fire protection businesses continues to evolve, FPA has created a hub filled with useful information.

• Coronavirus Information Hub

Government and Financial Support for Trade Businesses

All states and territories

• Financial support available to businesses

Victoria

• COVIDSafe Plan: Information and resources to help your business prepare a COVIDSafe Plan
• Financial support: Construction
• Financial support: Small business

New South Wales

• COVID-19 Safety Plan: Construction and tradespeople

Queensland

• COVID Safe Businesses

South Australia

• COVID-19 business information and support

Western Australia

• COVID-19 coronavirus: Business tools and information

Northern Territory

• COVID-19: Business guidelines and safety plans

ACT

• COVID-19: Information for businesses