Self-Employment Assistance
Small business training for people interested in self-employment
Self-Employment Assistance: free workshops, business plan help, accredited training and coaching.
Who can apply
People aged 15 or over (18 or over for coaching) who want to start a business or need help refocusing an existing small business.
- Program
- Self-Employment Assistance
- Provider
- Australian Government
- Level
- Australian Government
- Type
- Free service or training
- Amount
- Various self-employment services, including advice, coaching and training.
- Closing date
- Closing date not stated
- Region
- Australia-wide
- Industries
- Any industry, Employment & training
- Last checked
- 22 Oct 2026
Read the official page Apply (official portal)
Not sure this fits your business?
This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.
Eligibility quick-check
- Business structure: for individuals and unincorporated businesses (sole traders, partners). Companies can't use it.
- Location: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
Get my free shortlistHow to apply for Self-Employment Assistance
- Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
- Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
- Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.
Self-Employment Assistance: common questions
Who can apply for Self-Employment Assistance?
People aged 15 or over (18 or over for coaching) who want to start a business or need help refocusing an existing small business.
How much is Self-Employment Assistance worth?
Various self-employment services, including advice, coaching and training.
When does Self-Employment Assistance close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Self-Employment Assistance?
Yes. Self-Employment Assistance is for individuals and unincorporated businesses such as sole traders, not companies.
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