How to apply
To apply to become an NEIS participant, you must contact a NEIS provider, a Job Network member, or Centrelink office in your area.
About NEIS providers
NEIS providers are a network of organisations that are contracted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to deliver NEIS throughout Australia.
NEIS providers are local organisations such as Business Enterprise Centres, TAFE Small Business Centres, community organisations and private sector businesses.
NEIS providers can help you put your business idea into practice. Your NEIS provider will maintain regular contact with you to see if you are experiencing any business problems or if they can provide additional support.
Your NEIS provider will also organise your business mentor support—an essential component of NEIS Assistance. Mentors are people with proven business acumen and experience in marketing, finance, accounting or other relevant business skills that enable them to fulfil the responsibilities of being a mentor. Your mentor will give you assistance and business advice during your first year of business operation to maximise the potential success of your business.
Find a NEIS provider
NEIS providers are available nation-wide, including in rural and remote areas. Most regions have more than one NEIS provider, so you are free to choose your provider—go to:
Star Ratings
To help you choose a provider DEEWR provides Star Ratings on NEIS providers every six months. Star Ratings compare the performance of NEIS providers through a series of Key Performance Indicators for each region they service. See these pages for:
Guarantee of service
You are guaranteed to receive a high standard of personalised service from your NEIS provider. This service takes into account your background, circumstances, needs and skills. To find out about the guarantee of service, and your right to privacy, see:
If you have any further queries, please contact your local NEIS provider, or call the Employment Services Information Line on 13 62 68.
Becoming a NEIS provider
Organisations are contracted to provide NEIS services via a Request for Tender each three years, with the current contract running from 2006-09. Therefore, the next opportunity to tender for NEIS business will be in late 2008, with details published here.