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

30 March 2020

Business Advice

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 from simPRO's wholesaler partners and industry associations.

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
Resources For All Businesses

Resources for electrical 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.

NECA (National, NSW/ACT, QLD, SA, WA and VIC)

The National Electrical and Communications Associations of Australia have provided in-depth coverage of the evolving COVID-19 crisis, how it will impact those operating in the electrical industry and how businesses can adapt.

Electrical Comms Data Online

A popular news-source for those in the electrical industry, the team at ECD Online has put together some valuable answers to questions from business owners.

Updates from electrical wholesalers

Many businesses are wondering how new government rules and industry changes will impact the service hours of electrical wholesalers. Below, we've compiled any updates from simPRO partners that have been provided online.

Resources for HVAC&R businesses

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.

Resources for Security businesses

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.

Resources for Plumbing businesses

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.

Updates from plumbing wholesalers

Many businesses are wondering how new government rules and industry changes will impact the service hours of plumbing wholesalers. Below we've compiled any updates from simPRO partners that have been provided online.

Resources for Fire Protection businesses

Fire Protection Australia

As the impact of COVID-19 on fire protection businesses continues to evolve, FPA has provided a response on its website.

Click here to be redirected to the response.

Resources for all businesses

There are a number of business consultants creating content to aid trade contracting businesses in successfully managing their operations and weathering the COVID-19 storm.

We have compiled some of the most useful resources below.

To find the latest resources to help you face the COVID-19 climate, click here to be redirected to our COVID-19 Crisis Management Hub.

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