30 June 2023
Supporting businesses and workers impacted by property acquisition for Suburban Rail Loop East.
We understand that every business has unique needs and circumstances. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has a dedicated team which will work closely with affected businesses and workplaces to provide tailored support.
SRLA is partnering with some of Victoria’s most well-known and trusted small business support providers to fund a range of support services to help you through the acquisition and relocation process.
These free, no obligation support services will be matched with what businesses and workers may need at different stages of this process. Your dedicated SRLA Business Liaison Manager will be available to guide you through what support services may best suit your requirements.
These services are offered free-of-charge through SRLA and are separate to, and independent from, the formal compulsory acquisition process outlined in the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act (1986).
To speak with the SRLA Business Support team and discuss your individual circumstances, please contact your Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) Case Manager for a referral.
Your Case Manager’s details can be found on the cover letter that accompanied your Notice of Intention to Acquire – if you are unsure of who your case manager is, please email SRL Property at property@srla.vic.gov.au.
Before making the move
SRLA has developed a set of checklists for you to consider before relocating to a new property as a resident, whether you are an owner-occupant or a tenant. This includes due diligence requirements and other useful information from real estate industry leaders and associations.
You can view it on our website at suburbanrailloop.vic.gov.au/relocation-support.
Relocation support planning | Specialised support to find a replacement property includes:
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Navigating State and local government processes |
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Business mentoring |
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Digital and marketing support | Access to branded collateral and digital services to help promote the move to both new and existing customers, including:
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Employee Support Program | SRLA is offering a range of free services to support employees of businesses or workplaces that are closing or relocating, including:
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Professional counselling |
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Translation and interpreter services |
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Other free support services
We can help connect businesses and their workers to a range of free services offered by existing industry-leading support providers.
Some of these are listed below. If you need help or advice on another type of support service, please contact your Business Liaison Manager at property@srla.vic.gov.au.
Provider | Support Services |
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Business Victoria | Business Victoria is a Victorian Government organisation that delivers a number of services and skills to help start, run and grow your business. Access tools and templates, info on support for small business, grants and workshops. |
Partners in Wellbeing | Partners in Wellbeing is a Victorian Government-funded free confidential support to improve your financial, business and emotional wellbeing |
Melbourne Innovation Centre | Support to assist Victorian small businesses, including:
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Industry Capability Network Gateway (ICN) | Promote your business to a national network of industry consultants, register your interest in work opportunities and receive updates about new projects. Different subscription levels are available to cater for your business needs. |
Vendor Panel Marketplace | This public Marketplace is free for suppliers to register. Your business profile will be visible to thousands of government and corporate buyers who use the platform to engage local suppliers in a fair and transparent quotation process. |
Australian Tax Office | Free webinars and workshops on a range of topics including record keeping and tax essentials, employer obligation, taxable payments reporting and more. |
How to access these services
Business relocation support
If you would like more information regarding business support services and how to access them, please speak with your DTP Case Manager for a referral to your precinct Business Liaison Manager.
Your Case Manager’s details were included in the cover letter that accompanied your Notice of Intention to Acquire – if you are unsure of who your case manager is, please email SRL Property at property@srla.vic.gov.au.
Compulsory acquisition and compensation
If you have questions about compensation and your individual acquisition case, please speak with your Case Manager directly.
Employee support
If your employees would like more information about the support that is available to them, please refer to the Employee Assistance Program overview at suburbanrailloop.vic.gov.au/relocation- support.
Translation service
You can contact a member of the SRLA team using our on-call interpreter service on (03) 9209 0417.