Self-Employment Services

Self-Employment Services Support for turning your business idea or existing business into a viable venture.

Self-Employment Services helps current and aspiring business owners to start and run a successful small business. A range of services are available, from flexible individual Business Advice Sessions to a structured 12-month package of Small Business Coaching. Self-Employment Services is part of Workforce Australia, the government’s employment services network. Users should be aware that the privac

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This will be our last post from this page. We want to thank our followers for your engagement over the years. Although t...
25/02/2026

This will be our last post from this page. We want to thank our followers for your engagement over the years.

Although this page is closing, we will continue to share all updates, resources and announcements through the channels below. Please make sure you are following these channels so you can stay informed.

Facebook
➡️ Workforce Australia
➡️ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

LinkedIn
➡️ Workforce Australia for Individuals - http://srkr.io/6184F4C
➡️ Department of Workplace Relations - http://srkr.io/6185F4h

19/02/2026

Our page will be closing next week.
If you rely on this channel for announcements and general information, please make sure you’re following our other channels below. These channels will become the main source of information moving forward.

Facebook
➡️ Workforce Australia
➡️ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

LinkedIn
➡️ Workforce Australia for Individuals - http://srkr.io/6188FTr
➡️ Department of Workplace Relations - http://srkr.io/6189FTT

Thank you for staying connected to us during this transition.

12/02/2026

📣 Just a reminder that this page will close soon.
If you have not already done so, now is a good time to follow us on our other channels below. These platforms will be the primary way to receive our updates moving forward.

Facebook
➡️ Workforce Australia
➡️ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

LinkedIn
➡️ Workforce Australia for Individuals - http://srkr.io/61850m5
➡️ Department of Workplace Relations - http://srkr.io/61860mg

We wish to advise that the Self-Employment Service page will be closing in the coming weeks. All information a...
05/02/2026

We wish to advise that the Self-Employment Service page will be closing in the coming weeks.

All information and updates will continue to be available through our other channels. Please make sure you follow these to stay updated.

Facebook
➡️ Workforce Australia
➡️ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

LinkedIn
➡️ Workforce Australia for Individuals - http://srkr.io/61860iI
➡️ Department of Employment and Workplace Relations - http://srkr.io/61870iL

Happy holidays 🥳 We’re logging off for the year and will be back on 5 January 2026. During this time our accounts won’t ...
24/12/2025

Happy holidays 🥳

We’re logging off for the year and will be back on 5 January 2026. During this time our accounts won’t be monitored👀

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you in the new year! 📆

Until then, here are a few ways you might be able to find what you need for any Workforce Australia enquiries or concerns:

You can use our digital assistant or check out user guides for answers to common questions.

Just head to www.workforceaustralia.gov.au, log into your profile and:

➡️ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “How to use our services”, or
➡️ Click the “Chat with us” icon to talk to our digital assistant.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! ⭐

Looking back on 2025, we’re so proud of how many Australians took the leap into self-employment! 👏🏼 This year, more tha...
23/12/2025

Looking back on 2025, we’re so proud of how many Australians took the leap into self-employment! 👏🏼

This year, more than 19,000 Australians were helped by Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance, building their skills and creating their own businesses.

Here’s what we achieved:
📋 Hosted Exploring Self-Employment Workshops across the country helping people turn ideas into action.
👩🏼‍🏫 Delivered accredited Small Business Training to hundreds of aspiring business owners.
📝 Provided tailored Small Business Coaching and mentoring to new and existing business owners.
✍🏼️ Helped people map out strong, viable Business Plans, in addition to providing Business Advice Sessions and Business Health Checks so businesses can continue to grow steadily.

We continue to be inspired by the resilience, creativity and ambition of everyone on a self-employment journey and wish you all the best for the year ahead.

Hyunjin’s business started with a simple idea: create high-quality T-shirts at an affordable price for university clubs....
10/12/2025

Hyunjin’s business started with a simple idea: create high-quality T-shirts at an affordable price for university clubs. What began as frustration with overpriced tees turned into a hands-on journey of sewing and printing his own designs. 👚

With support from Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance, Hyunjin learned the essentials of running a business, from customer segmentation to building strong value propositions.

Now expanding internationally, Hyunjin’s story is a reminder that success often starts with taking the first step and finding the right support. 🌏

Do you have a simple idea and want to turn it into a business? Visit www.dewr.gov.au/self-employment-assistance to learn more about the support available.

For International Day of People with Disability, we’re showcasing Hannah and her passion for inclusion and representatio...
03/12/2025

For International Day of People with Disability, we’re showcasing Hannah and her passion for inclusion and representation 🎨

As a disabled business owner, Hannah is passionate about genuine inclusion. Through her work, Hannah hopes to inspire others to embrace their differences and see them as strengths. For her, inclusion isn’t performative; it’s about lasting change and listening to disabled voices every day, not just on awareness days.

With the help of Workforce Australia’s Self-Employment Assistance, Hannah gained the confidence to grow her business while embracing her disability. She hopes her story inspires others to create their own path and achieve success on their own terms.

Read more about Hannah’s story in the comments below ⬇️

🎉 For 40 years, Self-Employment Assistance has helped Australians turn ideas into thriving small businesses.Through work...
28/11/2025

🎉 For 40 years, Self-Employment Assistance has helped Australians turn ideas into thriving small businesses.

Through workshops and training to one-on-one mentoring, it has empowered thousands of people nationwide to take charge of their future ✋🏼

🌟From dreamers to doers, thousands of Australians have built their own success stories through this long-running program. Here’s to a new chapter of entrepreneurship and independence, and to the next generation of small business owners all over Australia!

📌 Read more about Self-Employment Assistance and how it has helped others in their business ownership journey ⬇️

For International Men’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on Anthony🔦 With the help of Workforce Australia Self-Employment...
19/11/2025

For International Men’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on Anthony🔦

With the help of Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance, Anthony turned a lifelong music dream and passion into a music production business, Shepherd and Psalmist! 🎶

Anthony reached out to Self-Employment Assistance provider, Auctus Training Institute, and accessed:
✍🏼 Small Business Training
👨🏽‍🏫 Small Business Coaching

“Running my business has been truly life changing. It’s allowed me to turn a long-held dream into a full-time reality,” said Anthony.

📌 Read more about Anthony’s self-employment journey ⬇️

✨ From hobby to hustle ✨ Taylah loved making candles, and with the help of Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistanc...
11/11/2025

✨ From hobby to hustle ✨

Taylah loved making candles, and with the help of Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance provider Australian School of Employment, she turned that passion into a thriving business.

The program gave her confidence, structure and connections to make her dream real. Now, she’s creating beautiful candles, custom gift boxes and kicking major goals!

Thinking about starting your own business? You don’t have to do it alone, find out how Self-Employment Assistance can help ➡️ www.dewr.gov.au/self-employment-assistance

Becoming a boss starts here! 📣 Ready to turn your idea into a real business? Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assista...
21/10/2025

Becoming a boss starts here!

📣 Ready to turn your idea into a real business?

Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance offers:
🤝🏻 One-on-one business mentoring
⚙️ Flexible support tailored to you
💡 Help with business planning, insurance, marketing and more!

ℹ️ Whether you’re starting from scratch or you’re ready to grow, learn what help is available: www.dewr.gov.au/self-employment-assistance

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