Start Your Own Business

Do you have a business idea?
Are you registered with Centrelink and in receipt of a benefit?
You may be eligible to access the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme.

About NEIS

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is a self-employment programme funded by the Australian Federal Government aimed at assisting unemployed people to explore the opportunities of self-employment as an alternative choice to gaining full time work.

If you have a good idea for starting your own business then NEIS may be able to help.

NEIS Assistance Provides:

• Training in small business management, business skills and business plan development
• A 12-month allowance equivalent to the Newstart Allowance
• Business advice and mentoring during the first year of business operation.

The NEIS programme DOES NOT provide any start-up grants or loans.

Successful applicants will receive income support & a trained, highly experienced business mentor for 12 months.

NEIS is a Federally Funded Employment Services Program, administered by DEEWR (Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations)

advance business specialists are currently contracted to provide this service to the city and rural areas of: Western Australia

Any applications or interest from other States need to contact their local Centrelink or Job Network Member to find the location of their nearest NEIS Managing Agent.