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COVID-19 Support for Businesses

With forced closures and changes due to COVID-19 over the past few years, there's never been a more challenging time for businesses in Wollongong.

The 'health' of our local businesses and economy affects everyone in our city: business owners, employees, customers and their families.

Wollongong City Council is working to support and promote local businesses. We’ve heard from our business community that you need not just financial help, but also support to adapt and promote your goods and services.

We're introducing a range of initiatives to help you rebuild, recover and re-energise your business. And our ongoing business services are continuing to help you over the long term.

Council's COVID-19 support programs for businesses

    Outdoor Dining
    We're making it easier for businesses across the Wollongong area to offer COVID-safe outdoor dining options.
    We Shop the Gong
    Show your support for local businesses from Helensburgh to Windang, Dapto to Yallah.... We Shop the Gong!
    Business Promotion and Activation
    We're encouraging everyone to buy local and support businesses in our CBD and across the Wollongong region.
    Assistance to Council Tenants
    Assistance for businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
    Creative Industries
    Support for artists, makers, performers, producers and other creatives.

Past COVID support programs

Business support resources

Pick an option below to learn about some of our ongoing services and activities to support businesses across the Wollongong City Council area.

Government support programs

The NSW Government and Australian Government have a range of programs and support options to help your business.