Indigenous Australians starting a business
If you are thinking about starting your own business, there are a number of ways to get the help you need to get started.
Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS):
Indigenous Small Business Fund (ISBF):
Indigenous Business Development Programme (IBDP):
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS):
- Find out how to get your idea off the group by reading about NEIS,talking to your local Job Network member or Centrelink, or calling 1802 102.
Publications for people starting a business:
The Guide to Available Resources and Services to Assist Indigenous Enterprise Development (PDF 261KB) . This guide provides information to assist Indigenous people explore and enter an enterprise option.
Success story:
Jan would love to find a way to combine her passion for art and the hospitality industry by one day opening her own Indigenous gallery café. Read all about Jan in our entrepreneur success story online or in the entrepreneur brochure (PDF 383 KB) .
For more information on programmes or services ask your local Centrelink office or phone 1802 102.
Additional resouces to help Indigenous businesses