Be your
own boss

Start here by finding
your nearest Self-Employment
Assistance provider:

Self-Employment Assistance helps you pursue SELF EMPLOYMENT and be your own boss offering FREE

  • Workshops to Explore Self-Employment
  • Practical small business training to help you develop YOUR new business idea
  • Assistance to develop a comprehensive business plan and financial forecasts
  • Mentoring support from expert business advisors in your first 12 months
  • Business Health Check for existing business
  • 39 weeks income support and 26 weeks of rental assistance for those eligible

Step One

Find your nearest Self-Employment Assistance provider with our postcode search tool.

Step Two

Contact your nearest Self-Employment Assistance provider to discuss your business opportunity, determine eligibility, and identify relevant support services.

Step Three

Apply for Self-Employment Assistance through your nearest provider, and if approved, commence Self-Employment Assistance support services.

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