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Expert Mentors
We have 10 years of proven Self-Employment Assistance service delivery (previously known as NEIS), providing business training and support from start-up concept to completion.
Exploring Self-Employment Workshop
Have you ever considered starting your own business and becoming your own boss?
If so, all you need is an idea to turn your passion into your very own day job with the help of Asuria's Workforce Australia - Self-Employment Assistance Program.
Register now for our free workshop
Why participate in the workshop?
As part of the Self-Employment Assistance program, the Exploring Self-Employment Workshop will help you explore the possibility of becoming your own boss and provide you with all the tools and support to turn your business dreams into a reality.
This 4-day workshop is designed to help you plan your business idea and help you to understand what it's like to start your own business.
After this workshop, the Self-Employment Assistance program can offer you further support with small business training and 12 months of business mentoring where you may also be eligible to access:
- Up to $300 worth of small business start-up costs, such as business insurance
- An allowance for up to 39 weeks and rental assistance for up to 26 weeks
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Our Business Mentors have over 400 combined years of running their own businesses
Our Asuria Business Mentors have 400 combined years of running their own businesses across 40 industries. Now they have turned their focus to mentoring, and are here to share all their self-employment experiences with you as dedicated Business Mentors.
When you team up with an Asuria Business Mentor, they can offer advice, support and guidance, which can help you improve your
problem-solving skills and empower you with the right tools and tips to achieve your goals.
Are you eligible to participate in the workshop?
To be eligible to attend the Exploring Self-Employment Workshop, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Not be prohibited by law from working in Australia
- Not be an overseas visitor on a working holiday visa or an overseas student studying in Australia
- Not be an undischarged bankrupt
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EXPLORING SELF-EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP IS JUST ONE PART OF THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
How the Self-Employment Assistance program can help you get your business off the ground and running
Fine Tuning Your Ideas
Ensures all participants make informed decisions, including expert analysis, advice and best approach to ensure success.
Income Support
39 weeks of Self-Employment Assistance income support and 26 weeks of rental assistance (for eligible participants only). You can also receive a $300 reimbursement to assist with your eligible business costs (such as business insurance).
Small Business Training
Achieve an accredited qualification, with flexible learning options along the way so that you can succeed in your small business goals.
12 Months of Support
Including a Exploring Self-Employment Workshop, help to develop a business plan, small business coaching, one-on-one advice sessions with your expert mentor and business health checks.
Local Service Delivery
Easy to access administration and services team including locally based coordinators, Business Mentors and trainers.
Discovering Your Passion
Hear from people who turned their business dreams into a reality
“Being part of this network has truly been an invaluable resource that has helped me succeed in my entrepreneurial journey.”
Sigrid
“I now have a clearer direction on where I want to take my business with a more positive outlook. With support, I’ve been successful in what I set out to achieve.”
Rebecca
“They taught me how to actually bring all the elements of a business together to make it viable, especially around planning managing the cash flow, that kind of stuff, and marketing. There were so many skills that I learnt from the program.”
