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Supporting industry through the
Algal Bloom event

Financial relief payments now available

Support for business and industry impacted by the Algal Bloom event in South Australia

A naturally occurring algal bloom is currently affecting South Australia’s coastline, causing serious harm to the environment, local communities and businesses that rely on our beaches and oceans.

The South Australian and Australian governments have announced a significant support package, including financial relief payments for impacted commercial fisheries, licenced aquaculture businesses and eligible marine industry businesses.

Counselling and other resources are also available – explore below to see what’s on offer and how to apply.

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Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant

Grants to support eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the marine industry whose turnover has been impacted as a result of the algal bloom event.
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Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant

Grants to support eligible licence holders that have been unable to catch or harvest their typical volume of marine species, or have been unable to operate due to extended harvest closures.
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Algal Bloom Resilience Grant

Grants of up to $150,000 for eligible licence holders that have been impacted by the algal bloom to support business projects that build business resilience, take advantage of new opportunities and help protect jobs.
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Other Government supports

To support the crisis response, the South Australian and Australian governments have committed significant funding towards research, clean-up efforts, community support, industry help, and public information. The South Australian Government has also published information, health advice, and Frequently Asked Questions to address community concerns.

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Financial counselling

Need help completing a grant application?

Professional support is available to help you understand if your business is eligible for funding through our grant programs and, if so, help you complete an application.

Rural Business Support is an independent, not-for-profit specialist that has been engaged by the South Australian Government to provide free and confidential advice to small and family businesses impacted by the algal bloom event.

You can also meet with an industrial relations and human resources specialist. This free workforce support may include advice on staffing matters such as employee retention or, if necessary, supporting team members through periods of downturn and redundancy.

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Unsure about eligibility?

We encourage you to apply – even if you’re not certain you meet all the criteria – because we recognise that every business is different.

Please provide as much information as possible in your application so that your specific circumstances can be considered.

Exemptions are being made to support businesses in relevant industries genuinely impacted by the algal bloom event. Our team will work with you to determine if this is appropriate in your case.

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Contact us about this support package

If you have a question about the support package, you can contact the Office for Small and Family Business by calling the Business Grants Infoline on (08) 8429 0700, emailing us at algalbusinesssupportgrants@sa.gov.au or using the contact form below.

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Industry options are based on ANZSIC 2006 Divisions.