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INVEST
FRANKSTON’S
REOPENING
GUIDE
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INVEST FRANKSTON’S REOPENING
GUIDE – A RESOURCE FOR
FRANKSTON BUSINESSES
With COVID-19 community transmission practices to protect your staff and visitors? your workplace
remaining low and use of testing facilities
remaining high, the Victorian Government There are many questions surrounding the • Offer support and training for your staff
recently announced next steps to ease latest lift of restrictions as we try to get back to as well as provide flexible, working from
restrictions. business. home options if possible
Effective from 11.59pm, Sunday 31 May, a To help you ease into the recovery phase, we’ve • Monitor Victorian Government
number of steps can be implemented to your put together some useful resources, links and announcements regularly as restrictions
businesses to enable you to begin the road to guidelines from a number of organisations such will be eased gradually, and you may
recovery. as the Victorian Government, The Victorian need to assess your own situation and
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business when it is commercially viable for your
Gradual easing of restrictions is planned for Victoria and the Victorian Tourism Industry business to re-open
social events and ceremonies, fitness, sport Council (VTIC), so that your questions can be
and recreation, personal services, cafes and answered. • Access further information or assistance
restaurants, travel and leisure, culture and on the operation of your business relating
entertainment. Please be advised, all eased restrictions and to COVID-19, if you need to, via the
the proposed dates are subject to the advice of Business Victoria Coronavirus hotline on
From 22 June a further easing of restrictions is Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the continued 13 22 15
planned. and effective management of the spread of
COVID-19. • Contact Frankston City Council on
Council understands many business owners/ 1300 322 322 or visit frankston.vic.gov.au.
operators may be unsure what their specific Council advises before you re-open your if you are unsure of restrictions, how to keep
requirements are now they can re-open their business; safe, or if you have any further enquiries
doors.
• Ensure you are familiar with the current • Contact our Frankston City Business
How many people can you allow in your shop restrictions in Victoria, and whether your Concierge or our panel of business
at one time? How many customers can you business is eligible to resume operations mentors if you require additional support
seat in your restaurant per square metre? Does
the number of people in your shop include • Ensure you are following safe social • Visit The Department of Health and
staff? Do you still have to apply 1.5 metres distancing rules including signage/decals Human Services Victoria website with
social distancing rules if you’re in health and questions you may have about COVID-19
beauty? How do you best change business • Develop a COVID-19 safe hygiene plan for
HEALTH & BEAUTY
From 11.59pm on 31 May, restrictions on • Market stalls (non food) may open — the Resources
shopping, retail and personal services will be four square metre rule applies to indoor
eased further: markets and a distance of 1.5metres The Department of Health and Human Services
should be maintained between people — Shopping and Retail
• Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail who do not live in the same household
salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage Safe Work Australia — Hairdressing and
parlours can now open with up to 20 • Other retail outlets may continue to Barbers
patrons, with a density requirement of operate; the four square metre rule applies
one customer per four square metres in to customers, and a distance of 1.5 metres Safe Work Australia — Health Care
publicly accessible parts of the venue should be maintained between people
who do not live in the same household
• A distance of 1.5 metres should be
maintained between customers
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HOSPITALITY
From 11.59pm on 31 May, restrictions on seated per table Resources
shopping, retail and personal services will be
eased further: • Venues are required to request contact The Department of Health and Human Services
details, first name and phone number, of — Restaurants and Cafes
• Up to 20 seated patrons per enclosed space every customer to assist in rapid contact
tracing other safety precautions will also Safe Work Australia — Hospitality
• All venues must abide by physical be required, including extra cleaning. Staff
distancing requirements. Limits will be should not work when unwell Business Victoria has produced Hospitality
placed on entry to comply with the density Industry Guidelines for coronavirus (COVID-19).
requirements allowed within a single • From 11.59 on 21 June this will increase to to assist hospitality businesses to prepare to
space – one customer per four square 50 patrons per enclosed space, pending safely resume operations in accordance with
metres advice from the Chief Health Officer the easing of restrictions, while also ensuring
the public feels confident that their health
• Tables should be spaced at least 1.5 metres A further increase of up to 100 patrons per and safety is being protected. You will find a
apart enclosed space is planned for the second half comprehensive list of facts, checklists and other
of July, again pending advice from the Chief helpful resources.
• Only a maximum of six people can be Health Officer.
RETAIL
From 11.59pm on 31 May, restrictions on should be maintained between customers to customers, and a distance of 1.5 metres
shopping, retail and personal services will be should be maintained between people
eased further: • Market stalls (non food) may open — the who do not live in the same household
four square metre rule applies to indoor
• Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail markets and a distance of 1.5 metres Resources
salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage should be maintained between people
parlours can now open with up to 20 who do not live in the same household The Department of Health and Human Services
patrons — the four square metre rule will — Shopping and Retail
apply to the publicly accessible parts of • Other retail outlets may continue to
the venue, and a distance of 1.5 metres operate: the four square metre rule applies Safe Work Australia — Retail
TOURISM & EVENTS, ARTS &
CULTURE
From 11:59pm on 31 May, restrictions on separate space while ensuring physical — Entertainment and Culture
entertainment and cultural activities will be distancing requirements of one person
eased: per four square metres is applied, with The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has
additional restrictions, to ensure customers developed a Tourism Re-Opening Program —
From 11:59 on 31 May 2020: don’t gather in particular high use areas Guiding Steps for the Victorian Tourism Industry
— to support tourism businesses to be prepared
• Galleries, museums, national institutions • Drive-in cinemas will be able to operate and ensure they are meeting obligations as they
and historic sites up to 20 customers subject to any food and drink operations plan for 1 June 2020.
allowed per separate space, while meeting the same requirements for other
ensuring that physical distancing cafes, restaurants and take-away outlets To access the Tourism Re-Opening Program
requirements of one person per four square visit The Victoria Tourism Industry Council
metres is applied Resources (VTIC) page and join their FREE membership
program.
• Outdoor amusement parks, zoos and The Department of Health and Human Services
arcades, up to 20 customers allowed per
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SPORTS & RECREATION
From 11:59pm on 31 May 2020, under the plan, • Up to 20 people can use public separate enclosed space, subject to the
restrictions on sport and exercise will be eased playgrounds, outdoor gyms and four square metre rule and up to 10 people
further: skateparks per group/activity
From 11:59pm on 25 May • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools will
be opened to a maximum of 20 patrons remain at a maximum of 20 patrons per
• Public playgrounds, outdoor gyms and per separate enclosed space and a limit of separate enclosed space, subject to the four
skateparks will open. People should not 3 persons per lane in each pool square metre rule calculated on the publicly
gather in groups of more than 10, and accessible area excluding the pool and a
stay 1.5 metres apart from others where From 22 June 2020 limit of 3 persons per lane in each pool.
possible.
• Indoor sports centres and venues can be
From 11:59pm on 31 May opened with up to 20 people allowed per
Resources
separate enclosed space, subject to the The Department of Health and Human Services
• Up to 20 people can participate in outdoor four square metre rule and up to 10 people — Sport and Exercise
group sport and exercise activities, per group/activity
provided you can keep your distance (at Safe Work Australia — Gyms and Fitness
least 1.5 metres apart) and they are not • Indoor physical recreation (e.g. gyms, Centres
competitive health clubs, class fitness studios) can be
opened with up to 20 people allowed per
5EDUCATION
As the restrictions start to ease, Victorians need Resources Other resources
to continue to:
The Department of Health and Human Services Safe Work Australia
• Work from home, if you can — Work and Study
Work Safe Australia
• From 26 May 2020 primary school and Safe Work Australia — Education and Training
high school students started a staged Business Victoria
return to school. Remaining students will As an owner/operator/employer you should
return on 9 June, subject to the Chief continue to provide flexible work arrangements, Victorian Small Business Commission
Health Officer’s recommendations encourage your employees to work from home
where possible, ensure hygiene standards and Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• University, college, and TAFE students provide necessary physical distancing in all
should continue to learn from home if you workplaces.
can
As always, Frankston City Council urges you to
use common sense and social distancing rules
when re-opening your businesses. We strongly
advise if you are unsure of your responsibilities
or if you need assistance that you contact us
prior to re-opening.
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FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL 30 Davey Street Frankston VIC 3199 Australia PO Box 490 Frankston VIC 3199 Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: business@frankston.vic.gov.au frankston.vic.gov.au/business
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