Asks/Offers and Resources

The Self-Employment Assistance Program delivered by the Australian School of Employment helps people start, develop and or grow a small or micro-business through mentoring, workshops, accredited training and financial support. The Self-Employment Assistance Program is a free Australian Government initiative and is funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Business Queensland is offering a range a support if you're considering, researching or developing plans for a new business.

A free workplace safety consultation service for Victorian employers, delivered by independent occupational health and safety experts.

If you're a Northern Territory (NT) business, Aboriginal enterprise or not-for-profit, you can get help from a small business champion. A small business champion can help you identify the types of support your business can access. You can also get support with networking, contacts, information, tools and resources.

AICD/Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre/Ashurst have released a cyber crisis guide

Get free and confidential mental health coaching with Beyond Blue's NewAccess program. Designed for small business owners, this 6-session program helps manage stress and overcome challenges. Check eligibility and apply today.

ACRE invites the rural social enterprise community to co-create a Rural Social Enterprise Network. Help shape a collaborative network that will amplify rural voices in national advocacy, share best practices, and connect practitioners, intermediaries, and stakeholders

Antler Australia offers a startup generator program that invests in early-stage founders with innovative business ideas. Entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, funding, and a global network to scale their ventures. 

The Victorian Government’s Women in Manufacturing Strategy aims to increase women’s participation in manufacturing by promoting inclusive workplaces and removing barriers to career advancement.

Social Traders certification is free. Gain visibility, connect with buyers focused on social outcomes, and strengthen your business’s influence in the purpose-driven economy.

The Snow Foundation and The University of Canberra are creating opportunities for future changemakers with a $20M scholarship program supporting students facing barriers to higher education.

This program supports women in NSW by offering networking, mentoring, and learning opportunities to help them grow their social enterprises.