Self-Employment Assistance Program
An all-encompassing program to support people to start their business!
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program gives you everything you need to move from idea to action. This government-funded program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to take control of their work life.
With practical training, personalised business mentoring, and a nationally recognised qualification, this free program helps you build the skills, confidence, and knowledge to succeed in entreprenuship.
Our team aims to provide you with the practical and fundamental skills that you need to operate a business. We want to provide the pathway for you to succeed in business as well as give you real-world skills to take with you in any future venture.
Who is it for?
The SEA Program is ideal for people who:
Want to start their own business from scratch
Have a business idea and need help making it real
Are running a small or micro-business (with up to 5 employees) and want to grow or stabilise
Need expert business advice and support to build confidence and skills
Whether you’re in the idea stage or early days of trading, this program will help you build a stronger foundation.
How it Works
This program is fully subsidised by the Australian Federal Government and is delivered at no cost to you.
Meet our training team
What's Included?
Free Business Training
Learn practical skills in marketing, finance, law, and strategy to launch and grow your business.
1:1 Business Mentoring
Get matched with an experienced mentor for tailored guidance throughout the program.
Ongoing Support
Need extra help? Access additional advisory sessions for business plans, marketing, and more.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Self-Employment Assistance Program 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
- not already be in education
