Self Employment Assistance

Self-Employment Assistance assists aspiring entrepreneurs to set up and run their own business.

The Self-Employment Assistance Program is an Australian Government Initiative and is funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

And the best part is - all of the training is at no cost to you!

What is Self-Employment Assistance?

The program offers flexible services (eligibility rules apply) including:

• Small Business Training
• Small Business Coaching and Mentoring for 12 months
• You can also receive a $300 reimbursement to assist with your eligible business costs (such as business insurance)

When you apply through Auctus Training & Education we provide you with training, business coaching and personalised mentoring as you establish your business.

Other services that are on offer include:

• Exploring Self-Employment Workshops
• Help to develop a Business Plan
• Business Health Checks, and
• Business Advice Sessions

To learn more about these services, click here.

Is my Business Idea Eligible?

The Self-Employment Assistance Program has been expanded to support those who have an existing micro-business.

Your business idea is only limited by your imagination. From hairdressing to website development, repair and maintenance to dog grooming, the sky is the limit!

To be eligible, your business must:

• Not be currently operating on a commercial basis
• Be lawful and capable to withstanding public scrutiny
• Be assessed as commercially viable by Auctus Training & Education
• Be established, located, and operated within Australia