ADASA COVID-19 Practice Resources

There is no doubt that as dental health practitioners we may feel anxious and concerned about decisions we need to make to provide the best care in these challenging and uncertain circumstances since the Coronavirus ( COVID-19) has become more widespread and is now classified as pandemic.

You are well aware that ADA has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and that the health, safety and wellbeing of the branch office staff, our members, members staff and patients and the broader community is our top priority. Whilst the number of cases in South Australia appear small in number, the recent spike of cases reported this week reinforces the importance of our contingency planning that is underway, and that regular updates are provided so that you are fully informed.

ADASA have made COVID-19 resources and templates available for you to download below and assist in managing your Practice as detailed below.

Please ensure that you take advantage of these valuable resources which will be updated as information comes to hand.

ADASA are committed to assisting members and ensuring that we work together during these difficult times.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Branch on 08 8272 8111 or email  admin@adasa.asn.au.

Please also refer to the following websites for further information

https://www.ada.org.au/Covid-19-Portal/Dental-Professionals

• Practice Start Up
• Practice Policies
• Posters for your Practice
• Infection Control
• PPE and Stock
• Financial Support
• HR Support 
• HR template Letters
• Mental Health Support
• COVID.TV - Access to episodes of COVID.TV: a series of short and to the point updates on the latest news and issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

SA Health

Grants for Small Businesses

Small businesses and not-for-profit entities that employ South Australians who have been highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive a $10,000 grant to support the operation of their business.

The grant is being funded from the State Government’s $650 million Jobs Rescue Package.

To be eligible, businesses and not-for-profits including eligible sporting and community organisations will need to:

• Employ people in South Australia. Have annual turnover of more than $75,000 (GST exclusive).

• Have an annual payroll of less than $1.5 million, and not be entitled to a payroll tax waiver  under COVID-19 support measures introduced by the South Australian Government.

• Have an ABN and were carrying on the operation of the business in South Australia on 1 March 2020.

• Have been subject to closure or highly impacted by COVID-19 related restrictions^.

• Apply by 1 June 2020.

• Use the funds to support activities related to the operation of the business.

If:

• The business has received any South Australian Government grants provided to address COVID-19 related business impacts, the value of these payment(s) will be deducted from the $10,000 grant.

• The business is part of a group of companies that is registered for payroll tax and will receive the payroll tax waiver, the business is ineligible for this grant.

Applications for the grant will open shortly and be available until 1 June 2020.

https://www.treasury.sa.gov.au/Growing-South-Australia/stimulus-measures-to-support-businesses-and-the-community-impacted-by-covid-19