The NSW Government and Central Coast Council have updated their business and community support packages in response to environmental conditions, including COVID and the latest regional mouse plague. Here is a summary of what is available …

The Dine and Discover vouchers program has been extended until 31 July, meaning families can continue to access the vouchers throughout the school holidays.

Support for independent breweries: Government funding available through the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) will support NSW independent brewers by covering one year’s annual membership funds to eligible new and existing members.

$50 million mouse control package which includes $1.8 million dollars in funding for genetic control of mice populations.

The Central Coast Council will recommence their Community Grants program in the 2021-22 financial year, with $900,000 in funding available from 1 July. While the Community Grants Program has been modified in consideration of Council’s financial situation, the 2021-22 Community Grants Program will include:

• Community Development Grant Program
• Community Events and Place Activation Program
• Community Support Program