Help to plan and start
Self-Employment Assistance offers business planning, training and advice. Small Business Coaching provides 12 months of mentoring to help eligible people start or grow a business.
Plan your next step
Create your free NDIS business plan
Tell us a little about the business you want to start. We’ll prepare a draft plan and estimate the costs and income for you to review.
For your Self-Employment Assistance discussion. Start with six short steps, then review the suggestions at your own pace.
Starting a business while receiving Centrelink support?
The government’s Self-Employment Assistance program may be able to help. Here’s what to discuss with a local program provider before you commit to starting.
Possible financial support
Eligible coaching participants may receive an allowance for up to 39 weeks, rental assistance for up to 26 weeks and help with up to $300 of eligible start-up costs. Your provider confirms what you can receive.
Take a draft to your provider
Use your free plan to explain your NDIS business idea, proposed services and estimated costs and income. Review it, download it and take it to a local provider to discuss eligibility, viability and next steps.
This is a free draft for a Self-Employment Assistance discussion, not a Centrelink application or an approved plan. A provider assesses your eligibility and business viability and may ask for another format. Confirm how any allowance affects your current payments. No Easy Register purchase is required.
Government information checked 10 September 2026. Read the official support details.
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