Support for Whyalla-based businesses and workers

Financial counselling services in Whyalla

There are free, confidential financial counselling services available to support South Australians experiencing financial hardship. A financial counsellor can:

• Assess your financial situation
• Provide general advice and information
• Develop a workable budget
• Help you prioritise and consolidate debts
• Explain the debt collection and enforcement process
• Liaise with hardship teams at your bank, utilities, and other providers
• Refer you to other support services if needed

If you're a business owner in Whyalla looking for financial support, you can:

• Call National Debt Helpline at 1800 007 007
• Call Way Forward at 1300 045 502
• Visit Moneysmart.gov.au for tools, resources, and helpful financial advice.

For local support in Whyalla, contact:

• Centacare – Catholic Country SA: (08) 8645 8233 (direct line for the Whyalla office).
• Anglicare for financial and gambling counselling: 1800 759 707 (located at Whyalla Community Centre).

Legal Services Commission - Whyalla Office

The Legal Services Commission is facilitating free legal advice for Whyalla businesses who rely either directly or indirectly on the Whyalla Steelworks for the viability of their operations.

Lawyers are available each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to help businesses with any legal issues that may arise.

People in Whyalla wishing to access the service can drop in to the Legal Services Commission’s local office at 17A Forsyth Street, Whyalla, or book an appointment by contacting the Legal Helpline on 1300 366 424.

Apply for deferral of taxes/levies due

Whyalla-based businesses impacted by the Whyalla Steelworks' challenges and administration may be eligible to have their state taxes deferred with no interest or penalty tax applied.

Taxes that can be deferred include payroll tax, land tax and the emergency services levy. RevenueSA will work with impacted businesses to arrange to defer any taxes or levies due.

To apply for a deferral email payrolltaxenquiries@sa.gov.au using the subject line: 'Application to defer taxes/levies due'.

In your email please include:

• your taxpayer or owner number
• amount you wish to defer (if known)
• summary of how your business is impacted by the administration of the Whyalla Steelworks.

Taxation officers will provide confirmation of approved deferred payment via email which will also outline the conditions of the deferral.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

Through the Office for Small and Family Business, South Australian small business owners can access mental health and wellbeing support for themselves and their employees at low or no cost.

With a series of delivery partners operating in Adelaide, across regional South Australia and online, you can select the program that best suits your needs.