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Small business training for people interested in self-employment
Overview
Self-Employment Assistance provides flexible self-employment services to help people start a business or refocus an existing small business.
Services include workshops, business plan development, accredited small business training, business advice sessions, business health checks and small business coaching.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must:
- be at least 15 years of age (a person must be 18 years of age to access Small Business Coaching)
- be an Australian citizen, or the holder of a permanent visa, or a nominated Visa Holder (including a New Zealand Special Category Visa, Temporary Protection Visa Holder and a Safe Haven Visa Holder)
- not be an undischarged bankrupt
- meet any additional eligibility criteria specific to the Service(s) which you have chosen, including any criteria in the Chapter for the relevant Service
For Small Business Coaching, additional criteria:
- your business idea or existing business must be either a new business or a micro-business (up to 4 employees) at risk of not operating commercially
- be assessed as viable by your Self-Employment Assistance provider
- have an independent business structure
- be lawful and capable of withstanding public scrutiny
- be established, located, and operated solely within Australia
- be structured so you will maintain a controlling interest over the business through your time accessing the Services
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Funding Amount
Various self-employment services are provided (advice, coaching, training, workshops, business plan development, business health checks). You may also be eligible for financial support while you start and run your business as part of Small Business Coaching. No specific dollar amounts or matching requirements are stated.
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
National (All States)
Eligible Business Types
Individual
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Last updated: 12 February 2026