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Your guide to the Melbourne businesses adapting to stay open

Leader Community News and the Herald Sun is building a new interactive guide so we can keep getting the word out about businesses that are working hard to adapt by offering online, “no contact” and delivery options during the coronavirus epidemic.

Plenty of small businesses across Melbourne are still trading.
Plenty of small businesses across Melbourne are still trading.

UPDATE: We’ve created a new interactive guide so we can keep getting the word out about businesses that are working hard to adapt by offering online, “no contact” and delivery options. FIND IT HERE

Business owners, tell us how you’ve made changes to the way you’re doing things in light of new government regulations and we’ll publish your free listing.

Special note: If you submitted details for our original guide we need your help to send us your business details again. We are creating a new searchable database and interactive map and we’d love to feature you (please choose ‘new listing’ instead of ‘update’ on the form below).

EARLIER: Many of your local high street shops, restaurants and cafes are changing how they work so they can keep serving you for as long as possible.

We asked business owners to tell us how they’ve adapted their shops, cafes, restaurants and services to keep operating. Here’s what they had to say.

ABBOTSFORD

Trit House

We are a furniture retailer with shops located at Abbotsford, St Kilda, Sydney and Brisbane.

Changes made: All surfaces are properly sanitised twice a day.

Open: 10am to 5pm

Delivery? Yes

Details: 412 Johnston St, Abbotsford. Telephone 9417 1183 or go to trithouse.com.au

ASCOT VALE

The Ascot Lot Food Truck Park and Bar

Food Truck Park and Bar (Indoor and Outdoor Bars) with one of the largest beer gardens in the northwest. Weekly events, themed nights, trivia and drag bingo.

Changes made: Spaced seating across our large venue, added extra seating outdoors and restricted seating indoors to 100 seats total.

Open: Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-9pm

Delivery? Available through rotating food trucks via delivery apps (depending on who is trading)

Details: 466 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale. Telephone 0433 435 322 or go to theascotlot.com

The Fancy Parrot

Wine bar, craft beer, cocktails and delicious (cheap) food! Happy hour Wednesday to Saturday, 3pm-7pm.

Changes made: Cutlery delivered to table. Sanitiser readily available for all customers. Bigger spaces between tables. Extra care with already excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

Open: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 3pm-11pm. Friday and Saturday, 3pm-midnight.

Details: 162 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. Telephone 9372 8098 or go to Instagram @thefancyparrot

Pizzaminded Italian Cafe Restaurant

We serve, coffee, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas and main meals.

Changes made: We offer dine-in and takeaway options.

Open: Monday to Friday from 10am-9.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays until 10.30pm

Delivery? Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, Maribyrnong, Flemington, Kensington

Details: 221 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. Telephone 9370 6666 or go to pizzaminded.com.au

The Bearded Jaffle

Jaffles, coffee and kombucha by the Gawn brothers.

Changes made: Offering delivery and pickup through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Menulog. Launching our own in-house delivery app and no-contact options. No longer accept Keep Cups or cash payments.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm-1am

Delivery? Ascot Vale, Flemington, Footscray, Parkville, Travancore, Moonee Ponds, Brunswick, North Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Essendon,

Details: 448 Mount Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale. Telephone 7020 3042 or go to thebeardedjaffle.com

BACCHUS MARSH

All Round Laundry

Self-serve laundrette offering a range of washer and dryer sizes. Pay by coin or card and enjoy free WiFi while you wait. Perfect for bulky items.

Changes made: Increased cleaning and sanitisation of high-contact areas, including washers

Open: 6am until midnight

Details: Shop 49, The Village Bacchus Marsh (At the Bennett St entrance), Bacchus Marsh. Telephone 0456 648 692

THE BASIN

Kelly Stephens Photography

Small boutique studio offering Portrait Photography, specialising in children and families. Also offering an exclusive range of fine art wall prints.

Changes made: Now selling gift certificates and wall art through the website, and offering free delivery within Australia. Use code COVID19 for 10 per cent off all orders during March and April, 2020.

Open: Open 24 hours online

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 46 Conyers St, The Basin. Telephone 0413 583 487 or go to kellystephens.com.au or Instagram @kellystephensphotography

BAYSWATER

In Front 4x4

A fully equipped workshop that offers expert diagnostics, mechanical repairs and servicing for all makes and models of 4WDs & passenger cars at a transparent price.

Changes made: Enforcing social distancing and strict hygiene routines. Interior cleaning before and after servicing (steering wheel, handles, etc). Offering contactless pick up and drop off services (conditions apply). Onsite contactless drop off and pick up services. Providing contactless payment (proof of transfer required).

Open: Monday to Thursday, 8am-5.30pm, Friday 8am-3pm, Saturdays by appointment only.

Delivery? Bayswater, Wantirna, Vermont, Kilsyth, Croydon, Mooroolbark, Montrose

Details: 6 Havelock Rd, Bayswater. Telephone 8740 0220 or go to infront4x4.com.au or @in_front_4x4 (Facebook and Instagram)

BLACKBURN

Vision Personal Training Blackburn

We specialize in one-on-one personal training sessions in a small, friendly studio where everyone knows your name.

Changes made: We disinfect equipment after every use and are deep cleaning throughout the week. We are also offering mobile at home PT and taking one-on-one sessions and group training sessions via video link so you can join from home if you don’t feel safe coming in.

Open: Monday to Friday 6am-7pm, Saturday 7am-12pm

Details: 75 Railway Rd, Blackburn. Telephone 9894 0507 or go to visionpt.com.au/studios/blackburn

BORONIA

Luxe hair studio

Beautiful, warm feeling hairdressing studio in Boronia.

Changes made: We have upped our hygiene and safety measures, use Dettol after every client leaves, and only use disosable cups for beverages. We are also glad-wrapping chairs for every client. No magazines are being used to prevent germs being spread. Hand sanitiser at the desk for everyone to use

Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-4pm

Details: 7/159 Boronia Rd, Boronia. Telephone 0426 266 275 or go to Instagram @luxehairstudiomelb or search Luxe Hair Studio on Facebook

Carlos Cantina

Tex Mex food and icy cold margaritas. Available for dine-in takeaway and delivery.

Changes made: Paper disposable menus for large groups. Door handles wiped every 15 minutes. Entire menu including drinks and desserts are available for take away and delivery.

Open: Open 7 days from 5.30pm

Delivery? Uber Eats and Menulog coverage

Details: Shop 19/163 Boronia Rd, Boronia. Telephone 9762 5046 or go to carloscantina.com.au

Aussie Veterans Opportunity Shop

A not-for-profit charity op shop second-hand goods and furniture with profits going to support our Aussie Veterans.

Changes made: We have increased cleaning processes and offer hand sanitiser at the front of the store. Online personal shopping is available by phone, Messenger, email and Facebook. We accept credit card payments over the phone and direct bank payments. Furniture delivery and postage also available.

Open: Open weekdays 10am-4 pm and Saturdays 10am-2 pm (unless otherwise advised)

Delivery? Local delivery in eastern suburbs available at small cost for furniture

Details: Shop 20c and Shop 10 The Boronia Mall, 50 Dorset Square, Boronia. Telephone 9761 0468 or go to facebook.com/VeteransOpShop

BOX HILL SOUTH

Kenner Electrics

Friendly and reliable local electricians servicing residential real estate and commercial jobs. We do switchboards, security, CCTV, intercoms, WiFi and data, rewiring, smoke alarms, TV, audio-visual and home safety inspections.

Changes made: We understand we provide essential services to our customers, here’s our measures to keep you safe: daily health updates from electricians; teams working independently (minimise cross-contamination); hand-sanitiser before jobs, masks and gloves; screening customers during bookings; no shaking hands; 1.5m distancing; non-essential staff working from home.

Open: Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm

Serving: Metro Melbourne

Details: 10/277 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill South. Telephone 9996 0663 or go to kennerelectrics.com.au, facebook.com/kennerelectrics or Instagram @kennerelectrics

BRIGHTON

Brighton Eyewear

We are an optometrist and fashion eyewear business

Changes made: We are sanitising after each patient, hand washing more often, cleaning frames after each trial and monitoring our own health as well as that of our patients.

Open: We are open Monday through Saturday and plan to stay open until we are told otherwise. Monday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

Delivery? We can arrange local drop off or courier delivery

Details: 49 Church St, Brighton. Telephone 9592 4267 or go to facebook.com/brightoneyewear

CHELSEA

Cucina Pizza Dolce

Gourmet wood fired pizzeria. Pasta, pizza and main meals delivered contactless to your door.

Changes made: Introduced contactless delivery service for wood fired pizza pasta and main meals.

Open: Open 7 days from 7am-10pm. Delivery starts at 4 pm

Delivery? Chelsea, Bonbeach, Carrum, Patterson Lakes, Edithvale, Aspendale, Chelsea Heights

Details: 8/426 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea. Telephone 9772 9091 or go to cucinadolce.com.au

CHELTENHAM

Love Iluka Bohemian Beach Boutique

Bohemian boutique filled with a variety of clothing, art, homewares, books and jewellery. Sourcing also ethical, locally made products and supporting local labels.

Changes made: Making more products available on our website for consumers to purchase and reduced amount for free shipping.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 2/16 Charlton Ave, Cheltenham. Telephone 03 9531 4597 or go to loveiluka.com

COBURG

Newlands Pizza

Newlands Pizza continues to stay open for customers to pick up, eat in or order for home delivery.

Changes made: To ease the financial burden on customers, we’re waiving all delivery fees when customers place their order by calling us direct.

Open: 5pm to midnight daily

Delivery? Coburg, Preston, Reservoir, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Fawkner and Hadfield.

Details: 3/8 Murray Rd, Coburg. Telephone 9350 5158 or go to newlandspizza.com.au

COLLINGWOOD

Beermash

Bar and bottle shop with 20 taps.

Changes made: More rigorous with spraying tables down with sanitiser after each guest visit.

Open: 12pm-1am

Details: 306 Smith St, Collingwood. Telephone 8415 0722 or go to Instagram @beermash or facebook.com/beermashcellars

Harvey Taylor PR

Public relations, social media management, influencer management, crisis management

Changes made: We are operating with clear social distancing, zoom conferences and will implement work-at-home policies.

Open: 9am-5pm

Details: 12/28 Down St, Collingwood. Telephone 0417 522 603 or go to Facebook and Instagram @harveytaylorpr

CRAIGIEBURN

Craigieburn Fish Chips & Pizza

Fish and chips. Pizza.

Changes made: Free delivery option for isolated members of our local community or for elderly people.

Open: 11am-9pm daily

Delivery? Craigieburn, Roxbourgh, Mickleham, Donnybrook, Kalkallo

Details: Shop 28, Old Craigieburn Plaza, 10 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn. Telephone 9308 2660 or go to craigieburnfishandchips.com.au

CROYDON

Ministry of Chocolate

Manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of high-quality chocolate made using Belgian chocolate

Changes made: Increased product range available online, including for Easter, available for easy pick up. No contact and limited-contact purchasing options available. Sanitising surfaces regularly, including door handles etc.

Open: 8am-4pm Monday to Friday

Delivery? Australia wide – some products only (not Easter, too fragile)

Details: 5/35 Lacey St, Croydon. Telephone 9722 9917 or go to ministryofchocolate.com.au

Begin Bright Croydon

School readiness, tutoring and school holiday workshops.

Changes made: We offer small group sessions for ore schoolers, Max 8 kids a session and one on one tutoring, Max 4 students in the centre at once. School holiday workshops small groups also and we will provide online tutoring.

Open: 9.30am-12.30pm and 3.30pm-7pm at the moment

Details: Shop 4/66 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Telephone 0409 842 500 or go to beginbright.com.au/enrol/croydon or find us on Facebook

Mad Ram cafe

Awesome little local cafe.

Changes made: Not accepting keep cups (trying to minimise human contact) pushing card payment, taken away tables for 1.5m rule more cleaning and sanitising, hand sanitiser for customers.

Open: Monday to Friday from 6am. Weekends from 8am.

Delivery? Mooroolbark, Croydon

Details: 19 Paul St, Croydon. Telephone 8719 7946 or go to Instagram @madramcafe

Carlos Cantina

Tex Mex food. Half-price deals Monday to Wednesday. Half-price margaritas every Friday. Takeaway and delivery available.

Changes made: Full menu available in takeaway including frozen margaritas. Menus cleaned after every use. Disposable menus for large bookings. Door handles wiped every 15 minutes.

Open: 7 days from 5.30pm

Delivery? Uber Eats and Menulog coverage

Details: 72b Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Telephone 9725 0397 or go to facebook.com/carloscantinacroydon

Mon Poulet

Upmarket chicken and chips takeaway by a French chef

Changes made: We’re already a takeaway business, but now we’re vacumn sealing more of our product for the freezer and fridge, such as our brisket, shanks and gravy. We’re also offering vacuum sealed shredded chicken to create other meals such as pasta, salads and sandwiches.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 4pm-8pm

Delivery? Within 10km of our shop (those in isolation can pay by phone and agree on a location for food drop).

Details: 11 Paul St, Croydon and Mooroolbark. Telephone 0481 144 540 or go to monpoulet.com.au, facebook.com/monpouletau or Instagram @monpouletau

DANDENONG

Melbourne Refrigeration & Catering Equipment

We are home of new and used commercial catering equipment. Every piece of equipment you need to run a restaurant or cafe we have it.

Changes made: No changes as of yet.

Open: Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm

Delivery? Melbourne metro area

Details: 15 Station St, Dandenong. Telephone 9794 8627 or go to melbournerefrigeration.com.au

Oro Bianco

Authentic Italian woodfire pizza restaurant, full menu, family owned & operated.

Changes made: Discounting delivery platforms, adding basic staples for home delivery (toilet paper, milk, bread, with more soon to come). Ensuring all extra sanitation precautions taken and extending opening hours from March 23 (daily from 8am until late).

Open: Daily from 12pm until late

Delivery? Dandenong, Doveton, Hallam, Rowville, Noble Park and surrounds

Details: 175 Lonsdale St, Dandenong. Telephone 8764 9015 or go to orobianco.com.au, Instagram @orobiancodandenong or facebook.com/OroBiancoDandenong

DIAMOND CREEK

Diamond Creek Natural Medicine Centre

We are a team of Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, Naturopathy and NLP practitioners dedicated to assisting our clients to their optimal health and wellbeing.

Changes made: We have implemented online consultations to assist our current clients with their continued care, as well as new clients to access our team of natural health care practitioners. We have also changed our schedule/appointment schedule so there is only ever one appointment underway.

Open: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm. Saturday 9am-12pm

Delivery? We post herbal and supplement prescriptions Australia wide

Details: 3/5 Inglis St, Diamond Creek. Telephone 9438 1368 or go to dcnmc.com.au

Performance Healthcare

Allied health practice offering Chiropractic, Myotherapy, Remedial and Relaxation massage, and Nutrition

Changes made: Mandatory 15 minute disinfecting cleaning period after each and every appointment clinic wide, removed infection carrying items such as cups and face towel covers, decreased chairs in waiting area, and reception staff are wiping surfaces every 15 minutes.

Open: 8am-7pm

Delivery? No

Details: 5 Collins St, Diamond Creek. Telephone 9438 6444 or go to performancehc.com.au

St. Martins Barber Shop

We are a barber shop that offers a complete range of all men’s grooming as well and great men’s grooming products.

Changes made: We disinfect each space after every client. Washing our hands after each service provided is a must. Although this is the norm here we are vigilant in creating a safe clean and secure environment.

Open: Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-9pm and Saturday 8am-4pm

Details: 21 Chute St, Diamond Creek. Telephone 0400 998 582 or go to stmartinbarber.com.au or Facebook and Instagram

ELTHAM

Hair On Main - Eltham

Located in the heart of Eltham, we offer all types of hair services.

Changes made: We are now leaving the entrance door right open. Spraying down each chair and surface after every client. New capes and towels for every client and also hand sensitiser on front desk after payment. Our scissors and brushes are also getting cleaned in between clients.

Open: Monday to Saturday

Details: 7/974 Main Rd, Eltham. Telephone 9431 0088 or go to haironmain.com.au

SPORTFIRST The Eltham Sports Store

Locally owned sports store offering a wide range of footwear clothing and sporting equipment from leading brands. Convenient parking, competitive prices, friendly service with something for the whole family.

Changes made: Located away from crowds, we have an open spacious layout and have an increased cleaning schedule on all surfaces. We have implemented a free, same day, contactless home delivery service within 10km of the store (min $25 spend). Cash accepted. Hand sanitiser available for staff and customer use.

Open: Monday to Wednesday and Friday 9am-6pm, Thursday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.

Delivery? Eltham, Templestowe, Research, Kangaroo Ground, Greensborough, Montmorency, St Helena, Diamond Creek, Warrandyte, Briar Hill, Lower Plenty, Rosanna, Viewbank, Yallambie, Yarrambat, Doreen, Wattle Glen, Hurstbridge, Panton Hill

Details: 20 Arthur St, Eltham. Telephone 9431 4495 or go to facebook.com/sportfirsteltham or Instagram @sportfirst_eltham

ESSENDON NORTH

Melbourne Gynaecology

Specialised gynaecology care.

Changes made: We have increased routine cleaning and introduced social distancing while in the waiting room. We’ve added extra sessions to ensure waiting room is not overcrowded and providing hand sanitising stations.

Open: Monday to Friday from 9am

Details: 64-66 Keilor Rd, Essendon North. Telephone 9379 5106 or go to melbournegynae.com.au

EPPING

Taste of India

Indian restaurant

Changes made: We do dine-in and takeaway and deliver also.

Open: 5pm-10pm

Delivery? Epping, Mill Park, Lalor, Wollert

Details: 65 Coulstock St, Epping. Telephone 8406 5871 or go to tasteofindiaepping.com.au

FAIRFIELD

Catherine Manuell Design

Designer fashion accessories, wonderful gifts and Aboriginal women artist designs

Changes made: Free online delivery using code LEADERFREEPOST (code valid until October 1, 2020)

Open: 24 hours online

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: Online (based in Fairfield). Telephone 0493 819 527 or go to catherinemanuelldesign.com

FITZROY

Bonny Bar & Kitchen Fitzroy

Bar with 27 taps and kitchen with a focus on sustainability.

Changes made: Hand sanitiser available to guests, rearranged furniture to allow for social distancing, capacity of less than 100, outdoor seating now available

Open: 4.30pm-11pm

Details: 177 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Telephone 9419 3786 or go to Instagram @bonnyfitzroy

Design A Space Retail Gallery

Melbourne fashion destination showcasing 170 independent Australian designers and labels across three retail galleries. We are all about empowering creatives and designers across Australia.

Changes made: Design A Space is still operating during normal trading hours. However, we have introduced a ‘Virtual Personal Shopper’ experience on Thursdays and Fridays that will allow remote shoppers (whether local, interstate or overseas) to have a virtual walk-through and shop at our stores via Facetime. Bookings available via Instagram DM.

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday & Monday 12pm-5pm

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 212 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Telephone 03 9495 6556, go to designaspace.com.au or Instagram @designaspace (DM to book virtual personal shopper)

Archie’s All Day

Contemporary breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe with boozy options in a welcoming and upbeat environment.

Changes made: Increased spacing between tables, increased awareness of takeaway options.

Open: 8am-3pm, 7 days.

Delivery? Not as yet, but are looking into it now.

Details: 189 Gertrude St, Fitzroy. Telephone 9417 0066, go to archiesallday.com, Instagram @archiesallday, or facebook.com/archiesallday

FRANKSTON SOUTH

Foodworks Frankston South/Baden Powell Cellars

Licensed supermarket with almost everything you need, including milk, bread, meat, frozen foods, hand sanitiser, pasta, UHT milk, tissues, eggs, biscuits, beer and wine

Changes made: Added liquor and snacks menu through Uber Eats, increased hand sanitising and disinfecting counters, EFTPOS machines and all surfaces in-store.

Open: 7:30am until 8pm

Delivery? Snacks and liquor through UberEats

Details: 58 Norman Ave, Frankston South. Go to facebook.com/foodworksfrankstonsouth

GLADSTONE PARK

Beanfeet Dog Grooming

Dog grooming salon and mobile grooming

Changes made: Offering hand sanitisers, cleaning after each client comes and using F10 vet grade cleaner. We will offer a pick up and drop off in the future. We will greet clients outside in the future.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-5pm

Details: Shop 174 Gladstone Park Drive, Gladstone Park. Telephone 0423 069 631 or go to beanfeetdoggrooming.com.au

GLEN WAVERLEY

Fedele’s Ristorante Italiano

Italian restaurant operating for 30 years offering pastas, steak, chicken, duck, seafood and many other wonderful delights.

Changes made: Introduced contactless takeaway. Ramped up home-delivery options. Increased sanitisation of all areas of the building and dining area. Made hand sanitiser available to customers. Spaced tables out 1.5m apart, reduced maximum capacity from 120 to 50.

Open: Lunch from 12pm Tuesday to Friday, and Sunday. Dinner from 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday

Delivery? Available within 5km of the venue via Uber Eats and DoorDash

Details: 460 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. Telephone 9561 7327 or go to fedeles.com.au

HAWTHORN

The FoodStore Cafe

Serving all-day brunch plus wholesome salads and burgers for lunch. You can sit outside and enjoy a homemade cake with a delicious coffee. Service with a smile – always!

Changes made: We have added extra outdoor seating, have our coffee window open, encouraged customers to call to order in advance and pick up. You can also find us on Uber Eats, on the Skip app and on Mr Yum.

Open: Monday to Friday, 6am-3pm. Saturday 7am-2pm

Delivery? Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Camberwell

Details: 464 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn. Telephone 9819 3835 or go to Instagram @thefoodstorecafe

Vision Personal Training

We specialise in one on one personal training sessions in a small, friendly studio-where everyone knows your name!

Changes made: We disinfect equipment after EVERY use and are deep cleaning throughout the week. We are also doing mobile at home PT and taking one on one sessions And group sessions via video link so you can join from your home if you don’t feel safe to come in!

Open: 5.30am-8pm

Details: Level 1, 767 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. Telephone 9819 3867 or go to visionpt.com.au/studios/hawthorn

HAWTHORN EAST

Rosalitas Bar, Bottleshop and Delivery

Beer on tap, wine by the glass and bottled cocktails all home delivered.

Changes made: We’ve introduced beer on tap for takeaway and delivery.

Open: Open from 12pm to 1am

Delivery? Richmond to Box Hill, Fairfield to Glen Iris

Details: 72 Auburn Pde, Hawthorn East. Telephone 9883 4216 or go to rosalitas.com.au

HEATHMONT

YV Hampers

We are a small local family business in Heathmont. We source the best produce from Yarra Valley and surrounds and present these artisan products in local handcrafted wooden boxes.

Changes made: We’re saving the public from shopping around the Yarra Valley for their favourite food, craft beer, boutique wine or cherry cider. We’re a “one stop” Yarra Valley shop online or door-to-door. We can sell individual products or gather your favourites together in a gourmet hamper.

Open: Daily from 9am-9pm

Delivery? We offer free delivery in a 10km radius, otherwise $5/$10 for other suburbs

Details: Online, email us at yvchef@me.com, Heathmont. Telephone 0419 909 979 or go to facebook.com/yvhampers or Instagram @yvhampers

Utsav Indian Restaurant

We serve traditional Indian cuisine.

Changes made: Hand sanitiser facility available for use at entry and exit of premise. Reduced customer dine-in capacity. Increased table spacing distance between dine-in customers. We’re offering free home delivery within a 5km radius.

Open: Open daily from 5pm-10pm

Delivery? Heathmont, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North, Bayswater, Croydon

Details: 155 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont. Telephone 9876 8664 or go to utsavrestaurant.com.au

HEPBURN SPRINGS

Bellinzona Resort

Boutique resort in Hepburn Springs offering accommodation, restaurant and events. Known for our high tea experience.

Changes made: Increased our cleaning and sanitisation procedures, particularly in relation to door handles and rails, buffets and utensils, table settings, point of sale and room cleaning. Secondly, to ensure appropriate social distancing space we have spread our restaurant tables. Contactless payments rather than cash.

Open: Open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, high tea and dinner.

Details: 77 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs. Telephone 5348 2271 or go to bellinzona.com.au

KEYSBOROUGH

Cake Ink

Made-to-order celebration cakes available to browse and order online

Changes made: Free local contactless delivery

Open: Open 24 hours online

Delivery? Mordialloc, Dingley, Cheltenham, Highett, Aspendale, Edithvale, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Aspendale Gardens, Parkdale, Chelsea Heights

Details: Newstead St, Keysborough. Telephone 0438 319 749 or go to cakeink.com.au or Instagram @cake_ink

KEW

Recharge Plus

I run a boutique fitness studio offering one on one and small group yoga, pilates, circuit, Childrens yoga and personal training sessions.

Changes made: I’m offering clients the option of streaming into their usual class or a one-on-one session. I’ve also done some outdoor training sessions. I’m looking into targeting corporates for streamed sessions in their lunch hours to keep them mentally strong in these unsettling times.

Open: Monday to Saturday, 9am-8.30pm

Details: 21 Mary St, Kew. Telephone 0400 577 807 or go to rechargeplus.com.au, Instagram @RechargePlus, #rechargeplusaustralia

KILSYTH

2 Right Feet Podiatry

Podiatry services. Treatment for sports injuries from hips and below (specialising in the foot and ankle). Skin and nail care. Children’s foot assessments. Diabetes foot checks.

Changes made: Online consultations to help teach my patients how to do their exercises at home, how to tape their own feet, or to teach themselves or their family to help do massage or other manual therapies to assist their loved one while they are in pain and have to self isolate.

Open: Monday 9am – 6pm; closed Tuesday; Wednesday 1.30pm-7pm, Thursday 3pm-8.30pm, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-2pm

Details: 552 Mount Dandenong Rd, Kilsyth. Telephone 0499 999 828, go to 2rightfeet.com.au or @2rightfeetpodiatry (Facebook and Instagram)

LAUNCHING PLACE

Rusted Art Garden

Awesome new and rustic pieces for your garden and home. Also creating custom metal items.

Changes made: If you are feeling unwell please wait until you’re better before visiting our store. Extra store cleaning is being undertaken.

Open: Friday to Sunday, 10am-5pm

Delivery? Yes we can deliver!

Details: 1995 Warburton Hwy, Launching Place. Telephone 0417 561 699 or go to facebook.com/rustedartgarden

LILYDALE

Skinbodyspa

We are a beauty salon at the foot of the Yarra Valley. We offer all aspects of beauty. From relaxing massages to amazing spray tans and everything in between

Changes made: Whilst our hygiene standards are always of high priority we have now implemented that all treatments are performed wearing gloves and any close face work will wear a mask. We also have hand sanitiser at reception and bathrooms for clients to use before and after their treatment.

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am-6pm. Thursday 9am-8pm. Saturday 9am-4pm

Details: 239-241 Main St, Lilydale. Telephone 9735 0360 or go to skinbodyspa.com.au, Instagram @skinbodyspa or find us on Facebook

MELBOURNE CBD

Design A Space Retail Gallery

Melbourne fashion destination showcasing 170 independent Australian designers and labels across three retail galleries. We are all about empowering creatives and designers across Australia.

Changes made: Design A Space is still operating during normal trading hours. However, we have introduced a ‘Virtual Personal Shopper’ experience on Thursdays and Fridays that will allow remote shoppers (whether local, interstate or overseas) to have a virtual walk-through and shop at our stores via Facetime. Bookings available via Instagram DM.

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm, Monday 12pm-5pm

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 20 Manchester Lane, Melbourne. Telephone 03 9663 8991, go to designaspace.com.au or Instagram @designaspace (DM to book virtual personal shopper)

Da Long Yi Hotpot Melbourne

Authentic ChengDu hotpot restaurant famous for its spicy soup and dishes to share with friends and family.

Changes made: We put our customer as our first priority. We sanitise our restaurant every hour and disinfect everyday after closing. We serve dine-in, take away and delivery services through Easi, Deliveroo and Ritual

Open: 12pm-10pm

Delivery? 3km radius from CBD (check on Easi, Deliveroo)

Details: 398 Elizabeth St, CBD Melbourne. Telephone 9041 8191 or go to dalongyihotpot.com.au

Gotcha: The Empire, Flinders St Station, Melbourne Central

We farm our own tea.

Changes made: We farm our own tea. Every drink is made to order with no added essence or preservatives. Sugar isn’t added because we use real fruit purée. We serve through delivery platforms such as Easi and Deliveroo. You can fix your bubble tea craving even when you are at home.

Open: 11am-10.30pm

Delivery? 3km radius from CBD (check on Easi, Deliveroo)

Details: 398 Elizabeth Street, 59 Elizabeth St and Corner of La Trobe and Swanston Streets (Melbourne Central), CBD Melbourne. Telephone 9995 5258 or go to gotchafreshtea.com.au

Jiyu Thai Hotpot

The dream of JiYu was born in Phuket, Thailand. Jiyu is famous for its secret distinctive soup, fresh seafood and divine desserts.

Changes made: We put our customer as our first priority. We sanitise our restaurant every hour and disinfect everyday after closing. We serve dine-in, take away and delivery services through Easi, Deliveroo and Ritual

Open: 12pm-10pm

Delivery? 3km radius from CBD (check on Easi, Deliveroo)

Details: Level 1/208 Little Bourke St, CBD Melbourne. Telephone 9639 3669 or go to lovejiyu.com.au

PappaRich

Offering an extensive menu of Malaysian delights, PappaRich offers more than 200 freshly prepared, authentic street style Malaysian menu items.

Changes made: PappaRich are taking extra care with hygiene practices in store. Our products are available for delivery.

Open: Sunday to Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm

Delivery? Yes, via delivery apps.

Details: Level 2, Shop 11, QV Square Queen Victoria, CBD Melbourne. Telephone 9654 2682 or go to papparich.net.au, Instagram @papparichaus or facebook.com/PappaRichAus

MELTON

Gift Products and More

We sell scrabble frames and a large variety of gift and other products

Changes made: We’re online only and open 24/7.

Open: Open 24 hours online

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: Online only, Melton. Go to giftproductsandmore.com.au

MITCHAM

Mylk Bar

Local cafe

Changes made: Tables taken away, not accepting keep cups, encouraging card payments, increased cleaning and sanitising

Open: 7am-4pm

Delivery? Mitcham, Ringwood, Nunawading

Details: 154 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham. Telephone 8838 1233 or go to Instagram @mylkbarmitcham

MOONEE PONDS

Fizz & Hop Drink In Takeaway Bottle Shop & Bar

Independent craft beer and wine bottle shop and drink-in bar at retail prices.

Changes made: Restricted seating and added wine and craft beer mixed “survival” packs

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm until late, closed Sunday

Delivery? Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Kensington, Flemington, Essendon, Aberfeldie, Maribyrnong, Brunswick West

Details: 15 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds. Telephone 8578 2162 or go to Instagram @fizzandhop

Holmes Hall Bar and Restaurant

A new large-scale Mess Hall serving up Melbourne Street Food, craft beer, natural wines and delicious cocktails

Changes made: Opening on Friday April 3, we were expecting to be filled to capacity (400 people), but are now set to restrict numbers to 100 at any time. We are distancing seating and opening with a bigger takeaway menu. There will be less contact with staff through our mobile ordering.

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 12pm until late, Friday and Saturday 12pm-1am,

Sunday from 12pm until late

Delivery? Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Kensington, Flemington, Essendon, Aberfeldie, Maribyrnong, Brunswick West

Details: 15 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds. Telephone 03 8578 2162 or go to facebook.com/holmeshallbar

MOORABBIN AIRPORT

The Fish House - Australian Seafood Co

Fresh Australian fish and seafood. Sold fresh to cook at home or cooked by our great team for you to enjoy at home.

Changes made: Fresh fish and seafood still available daily. All cooked food is now only served as takeout. Dining areas closed until further notice. Continuous sanitisation of all areas.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am-8.30pm

Delivery? Uber Eats and Menulog

Details: Shop 8A, 288 Centre Dandenong Rd, Moorabbin Airport. Telephone 8518 8955 or go to facebook.com/thefishhouseasc

MORDIALLOC

Tactical Fitness

Small Boutique Training Studio

Changes made: We have made the decision to cut class groups in half to maximise social distancing, limited use of equipment and smaller grouped personal training with your own spray and wipe. Enabling people to continue working on physical and mental health.

Open: Selected opening times

Delivery? No

Details: 10 Fonceca St, Mordialloc. Telephone 0429 312 613 or go to tfbody.com or facebook.com/tacticalfitness267 or Instagram @tf.body

Shedlock Training Systems

We are in the business of transforming people’s lives by making them move, look and feel better.

Changes made: We have disinfectant/antibacterial spray set up all around the gym. We are wiping every little thing down during and between sessions. Our community must also wipe everything straight after use. Sanitisers/hand washing is a requirement when walking in and out of the gym.

Open: Monday to Friday from 5am-11am and 4pm-9pm, Saturday 7am-11am

Details: 2/32 DeHavilland Rd, Mordialloc. Telephone 0400 926 487 or go to facebook.com/shedlocktrainingsystems

MOUNT ELIZA

The SandBar Cafe

We are a cafe in the centre of Mount Eliza Village specialising in quality, hearty house-made meals, muffins, cakes and culinary creations.

Changes made: We’ve taken many of our customers’ favourite menu/food cabinet items and re-created them as (cryovac) meals for home delivery.

Open: Weekdays 7.30am-4.30pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm

Delivery? Mount Eliza

Details: 104 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza. Telephone 9787 2521 or go to @sandbarmteliza

MULGRAVE

Arbor Cafe

Local cafe offering the best coffee, hot food, sandwiches, snacks, salads, drinks, licensed and catering available. Food prepared on premises with full time chef.

Changes made: All of the recommended changes by the DHS and local government

Open: Monday to Friday 6am-4pm

Delivery? Surrounding area

Details: 1 Nexus Crt, Mulgrave. Telephone 9574 8126 or go to arborcafe.com.au

PRESTON

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym

Our OT-designed Sensory Facility is sensory safe and beneficial for kids of all abilities. Encouraging inclusive, purposeful play our gym provides developmentally beneficial activity, sensory regulation and respite.

Changes made: General entry has ceased. Families can book out the fully sanitised facility privately by the hour, drop their kids for breaktime with our staff or join one of our low-capacity respite programs. We are also offering free breaktime services for children of healthcare workers.

Open: Daily from 9.30am to 7pm

Details: 378-380 Gilbert Rd, Preston. Telephone 9042 3115 or go to werockthespectrumprestonvic.com

RICHMOND

Richmond Fine Dentistry

Dental practice offering emergency services and comprehensive dentistry.

Changes made: Increased cleaning of all areas, including disinfecting surfaces in our reception area. Large waiting room for social distancing. The dental clinics have always been set up to deal with cross infection. Patient pre-rinse with mouthwash prior to treatment to reduce bacterial load. Screening of patients.

Open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Details: 1/191 Lennox St, Richmond. Telephone 9429 0011 or go to richmondfinedentistry.com.au

RINGWOOD

Mega Pet Warehouse

We’re staying open to provide the essential products that help you to take care of your precious pets, because pets do so much to enrich our lives at uncertain times.

Changes made: Our stores continue to trade, as does our online service with no interruptions to trading hours. There has, however, been some impact on stock availability. We are working with suppliers to address these issues as best as possible.

Open: Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: Multiple locations, Ringwood, Epping, Cheltenham and Hoppers Crossing. Telephone 1300 634273 or go to megapet.com.au

RINGWOOD EAST

The Crispy Catch Fish & Chips

Melbourne’s top 10 best fish & chips 2016-2019 & Victoria’s top 10 in 2019. Traditional fish & chips, charcoal lamb & chicken off the spit, fresh salads.

Changes made: Sanitisers for customers to use on our counters, keeping distance as much as possible in between customers. Notifying customers and staff if they have any signs of being ill to please stay at home. Encouraging customers to get food delivered instead, washing hands more often.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11am- 8.30pm. Fridays until 9pm

Delivery? Uber Eats and Menulog

Details: 2A/434 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood East Burn Bridge Shopping Centre. Telephone 9870 7476 or go to facebook.com/Thecrispycatchringwoodeast and find us on Instagram

RIPPONLEA

Firebrand Sourdough Bakery

Sourdough bread, flourless cakes, brownies, vegan muffins, pies, preserves and other baked goods (including sourdough pastries and croissants) on selected days.

Changes made: Strict daily purchase limit of three breads per person/transaction until further notice. Trading hours and stock: May close earlier in the day or be out-of-stock at short notice so customers are advised to place a phone order. Card preferred (no minimum).

Open: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am-5.30pm, Friday 8am-5.30pm, Saturday 8am-1.30pm

Delivery? Order for collection. No delivery at this stage but hope to in the near future

Details: 69 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea. Telephone 9523 0061 or go to firebrandsourdough.com, or search Facebook and Instagram

ROWVILLE

Saffron on Kelletts

Restaurant serving north Indian cuisine for dine in, take away and home delivery.

Changes made: We have “no contact” pick up and delivery options. We have our own delivery drivers. You can also order online. We’ve increased space between tables and are sanitising all surfaces regularly.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 5pm-10pm

Delivery? Rowville, Ferntree Gully, Lysterfield, Mulgrave, Wheelers Hill, Scoresby

Details: 8/150 Kelletts Rd, Rowville. Telephone 9753 4355 or 0405 406 820 or go to saffrononkelletts.com.au

RYE

Pippa’s Cafe

Takeaway coffee and food. Ring or text your order and we’ll bring it out to your car

Changes made: Cutlery delivered to your tables. We will bring your takeaway order to you in your car, family-sized pies available upon pre-order.

Open: 7am-2pm

Details: 8/2185 Point Nepean Rd, Rye. Telephone 0417 875 785 or go to Instagram @pippascaferye

Bakers Delight

We employ 18 local people. We support and sponsor over 20 clubs schools and organisations in the area.

Changes made: We are sanitising our hands after every cash transaction, using sanitiser more often and using pick up tissues when serving products.

Open: 5am to 6pm

Delivery? No

Details: 2185 Point Nepean Rd, Rye. Telephone 5985 2123 or go to bakersdelight.com.au

SANDRINGHAM

The Osteo Clinic Sandringham

We’re an allied health clinic offering osteopathy, massage, myotherapy and clinical pilates services to the bayside community.

Changes made: We are continuing to see patients and have always had impeccable health and safety standards, but have increased these with hand sanitiser readily available, hospital-grade disinfectants used before and after every patient and wiping down all surfaces with alcoholic wipes constantly. We are offering home visits, too.

Open: Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am-1.30pm

Details: 1 Waltham St, Sandringham. Telephone 9598 5334 or go to theosteoclinic.com.au, Instagram or Facebook @theosteoclinic or search #theosteoclinic

SCORESBY

Huey’s Bakehouse

We are a small family owned bakery in Scoresby. We offer a great variety of family pies with many flavours available.

Changes made: We are now offering a free local delivery service, take away cups only. Taking any orders via telephone or email.

Open: Monday to Friday 6am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am-2pm

Delivery? Yes, for the local area within a 10km radius

Details: 2/15 Darryl St, Scoresby. Telephone 9764 2234 or go to facebook.com/pg/glennhewitt14

Stanley Burgers

We’re a burger restaurant.

Changes made: Limiting number of customers dining at the same same time. Encouraging online and takeaway orders. Cutlery delivered to your table.

Open: 11am-8.30pm

Details: 2/5 Lynton Place, Scoresby. Telephone 9764 9999 or go to stanleyburgers.com.au

SOUTH MELBOURNE

Agathé Patisserie at the South Melbourne Market and the Royal Arcade, Melbourne

French Patisserie Bakery serving authentic French pastries, desserts and baguettes

Changes made: Online orders for afternoon pick-ups at the South Melbourne Market

Open: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm

Delivery? Not yet but we are looking into that

Details: South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne. Go to shop.agathe.com.au

DJI Repairs Australia

We’re Australia’s first and only dedicated drone repair supplier.

Changes made: Free shipping to anywhere in Australia.

Open: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 516 City Rd, South Melbourne. Telephone 1300 852 435 or go to djirepairsaustralia.com.au

SOUTH YARRA

Italiana Delicatessen

Fresh panini, schiacciata, homemade soups and sauces, imported Italian foods (biscotti, olive oil, pasta, antipasto foods ), homemade cannoli, bomboloni, cornetti, coffee and a full deli.

Changes made: We are a take-away shop anyway, but we have now introduced a few new items to the menu including a range of hearty soups and sauces. All of our panini and schiacciata are take away and we can create take-away antipasto packs, too.

Open: Monday to Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, closed Sunday

Delivery? South Yarra and 2km radius

Details: Shop 8, 177 Toorak Rd, South Yarra. Telephone 0431 527 609 or go to Facebook.com/ItalianaDelicatessen or Instagram @italianadelicatessen

Pretzel Australia

Freshly baked at our pretty pink stores, Pretzel Australia is home of happiness and aims to create new and unique eating experiences.

C hanges made: Pretzel wants to assure its customers that each order comes with wet wipes, while hand sanitiser is also available in each store. We are committed to continue sharing the doughy joy of a freshly baked pretzel with tasty toppings of choice, with hygiene taken incredibly seriously!

Open: Monday 11am-9pm, Tuesday to Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-2.30am

Delivery? Yes, via delivery apps.

Details: 397 Chapel St, South Yarra. Telephone 0435 882 484 or go to pretzelaustralia.com.au, Instagram @pretzelaus or facebook.com/pretzelperth

Yagiz

Yagiz is a modern Turkish restaurant in South Yarra serving no fuss, fine food.

Changes made: Committed to ensuring diners can still enjoy our dishes during this time. The at-home menu will be available from Monday March 23 and include Yagiz classics such as Adana and Baklava.

Open: Lunch each Friday and Saturday from 11.30am-3pm. Dinner Monday to Saturday 5.30pm-11pm

Details: 22 Toorak Rd, South Yarra. Telephone 9821 4758 or go to instagram.com/yagiz.melbourne

SUNBURY

The Hive Beauty Bar

Makeup hair brows and nail studio. Choosing Australian products that are cruelty free, vegan and low tox.

Changes made: We have already exceeded government health and safety standards. We make sure that we have a limit of three clients in the salon at any one time, and all at separate stations. We still disinfect all benches, cosmetics, tools etc before, during and after treatments.

Open: Wednesday to Saturday

Details: 103/4 Evans Street Arcade, Sunbury. Telephone 0425 845 878 or go to hive-beauty.com or Instagram @the_hivebeautybar

G&S Automotive & Marine, including Cheaper Car Rentals

Mechanic and cheaper car and truck rentals.

Changes made: Workshop entirely open for air flow

Open: Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm, Saturday from 9am-1pm.

Details: Factory 3 /65-69 Vineyard Rd, Sunbury. Telephone 9744 4466

Tint A Car

Car and home window tinting and windscreen replacement.

Changes made: Entire workshop and office opened up for optimum airflow. Office regularly sanitised

Open: Monday to Friday from 7.30am-4pm

Details: 65 Vineyard Rd, Sunbury. Telephone 9740 4800 or 0408 512 553 or go to tintacar.com.au

Krash & Co

We are a Sunbury cafe offering Fair Trade coffee as well as vegan, vegetarian, paleo and gluten free food options, plus staples such as burgers, bacon and eggs

Changes made: We offer Menulog and in-house deliveries, phone orders and take-home meals for families since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Open: 6am-3pm

Delivery? Sunbury, Diggers Rest, Gisborne

Details: 3D Brook St, Sunbury. Telephone 9746 3027 or go to krashandco.com or Instagram @krash.and.co

Choices Flooring Sunbury

Carpet, Laminate, Rugs, Hybrid Flooring

Changes made: Email us your floor plans and flooring choices and we can email you a quote. We can also deliver flooring samples to your door.

Open: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

Delivery? Sunbury, Macedon Ranges, Diggers Rest, Melton and Victoria’s western suburbs

Details: 71-73 Vineyard Rd, Sunbury. Telephone 9744 2364 or go to choicesflooring.com.au

SURREY HILLS

Vision Personal Training Surrey Hills

Small, friendly personal training studio, with motivated trainers who educate you on nutrition as well as train you, to help you lose weight, get fit or tone up.

Changes made: We are offering online one on one training and nutrition sessions, so you can get personalised coaching in your own home. We have also moved our small group sessions outside in fresh air, to ensure the clients inside are always limited so we can keep everyone safe.

Open: 5.30am-8pm

Details: Level 1/597 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills. Telephone 0402 196 397 or go to visionpt.com.au/studios/Surrey-hills or Instagram @visionsurreyhills

TAYLORS LAKES

CoffeeHit Epping

We’re a cafe where all food is prepared by our in-store chefs. Full Uber Eats menu available.

Changes made: We are now providing freshly cooked meals that can be frozen. Home delivery or pickup available. Family favorites such as lasagna tray, schnitzels and our store-made sausage rolls.

Open: Monday to Friday 6.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm

Delivery? Epping

Details: 22 Solent Cres, Taylors Lakes. Telephone 9390 8329 or go to facebook.com/coffeehitepping/

TEMPLESTOWE

Vision Personal Training

We specialise in one on one personal training sessions in a small, friendly studio-where everyone knows your name!

Changes made: We disinfect equipment after EVERY use and are deep cleaning throughout the week. We are also doing mobile at home PT and taking one on one sessions And group sessions via video link so you can join from your home if you don’t feel safe to come in!

Open: 5.30am-8pm

Details: 3/124 James St, Templestowe. Telephone 9846 6559 or go to visionpt.com.au/studios/templestowe

TRAVANCORE

Moonee Valley Health and Fitness

Personal training, exercise physiology and women’s health physiotherapy. One-on-one personal training, small group fitness classes, exercise rehabilitation programs. Pre- and postnatal physiotherapy and clinical pilates.

Changes made: Extra options of online consultations and virtual small group classes to allow members to exercise at home live with our team. Online exercise programs that can be altered based on members’ home-gym setup. Our own mobile app with exercise video demonstrations and instant messaging with our trainers.

Open: Monday to Friday, 5am-10pm. Saturday 6am-2pm

Details: 378 Mount Alexander Rd, Travancore. Telephone 9996 0790 or go to mvfit.com.au

TULLAMARINE

Melbourne Cake Supplies

Cake decorating supplies, custom cakes and cake decorating classes

Changes made: To keep stock moving we have introduced free shipping for online orders. For anyone who doesn’t want to use their credit card online we are also taking orders and payments over the phone, with free door-to-door delivery.

Open: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm

Delivery? Australia wide for online orders. Door-to-door within a 30km radius

Details: 17/217 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine. Telephone 8335 9803 or go to melbournecakesupplies.com.au

WANTIRNA SOUTH

Wantirna Osteopathy

A modern, friendly medical practice whose osteopaths and remedial masseurs have helped thousands of patients with their musculoskeletal aches and pains over the past 20 years.

Changes made: First and foremost we are still here for you and will be taking all precautions. Our waiting room is more spread out and we have removed magazines and toys. We have hand sanitisers for patient use. Disposable paper cover sheets have replaced manchester, plus tables are sanitised after every treatment.

Open: Monday to Friday from 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm

Details: Level 2, 171 Stud Rd, Wantirna South. Telephone 9800 0388 or go to wantirnaosteo.com.au or find us on Facebook and Instagram

Tattoo Connection

We continually welcome repeat customers who return to work with our talented artists. The health and safety of our customers and staff is a top priority.

Changes made: All OH&S is adhered to as it’s a priority for our work environment, both for us and our customers.

Open: 12.00pm -6.00pm

D etails: 440A Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South. Telephone 9800 5470 or go to tattooconnection.com.au or find us on Facebook and Instagram @tattooconnection

WEST MELBOURNE

Le Taj Restaurant

North Indian curries, breads and tandoori sizzlers.

Changes made: Offering home delivery and takeaway.

Open: Open 7 days for lunch from 12pm-2.30pm and dinner from 5pm-10pm

Delivery? North Melbourne, West Melbourne, Carlton, Docklands

Details: 70 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne. Telephone 9329 8402 or go to letaj.com.au

WINDSOR

Design A Space Retail Gallery

Melbourne fashion destination showcasing 170 independent Australian designers and labels across three retail galleries. We are all about empowering creatives and designers across Australia.

Changes made: Design A Space is still operating during normal trading hours. However, we have introduced a ‘Virtual Personal Shopper’ experience on Thursdays and Fridays that will allow remote shoppers (whether local, interstate or overseas) to have a virtual walk-through and shop at our stores via Facetime. Bookings available via Instagram DM.

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm, Monday 12pm-5pm

Delivery? Australia wide

Details: 142 Chapel Street, Windsor. Telephone 03 9510 0144, go to designaspace.com.au and Instagram @designaspace

YARRAVILLE

Utopia Skin Solutions

Beauty salon in Yarraville specialising in skin consultations, skin treatments, injectables, waxing, tinting, tanning, make-up, massage, manicures and pedicures. Stockists of Ultraceuticals skin care and Napoleon Perdis make-up.

Changes made: We’re performing online skin consultations. We’ve opened an online store to allow you to continue to purchase vouchers and your favourite Ultraceuticals products. We’re offering free delivery for Napoleon Perdis Make-up and Ultraceuticals products if you live locally.

Open: Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 7.30am-7pm, Saturday 7.30am-5pm

Delivery? Free to local area

Details: 4/58 Anderson St, Yarraville. Telephone 9315 2222 or go to utopiaskinsolutions.com

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