New Enterprise Incentive Scheme


NEIS can help you start your own business today.

The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
NEIS training may be offered to those individuals who are in receipt of an eligible Centrelink payment to help start their own small business.
NEIS training is now available for self-funded individuals who are over 50.

Getting started in your own business

Training
Seven weeks of practical training will prepare you for starting your own successful business. The Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management) is nationally accredited. The training will cover Marketing, Finances, Legal requirements, Human Resource Management and Taxation.

Income support
Once the training period has finished and your business plan has been approved, DEEWR will provide fortnightly financial assistance to participants who are currently on Centrelink benefits. Financial assistance is for 12 months while you are on the NEIS Program.

Business mentoring
During the allowance period you will receive four business mentoring sessions. Your business mentor will help you with such areas as Marketing and Finance.

For more information contact the
Swinburne Business Enterprise Centre
(03) 9726 1402 or email neis@swin.edu.au

NEIS Information Sessions

Croydon
12-50 Norton Road, Croydon
Sessions every Wednesday @ 10.00 am

Footscray
Level 1, Employment Plus, Cnr Albert and Paisley Sts, Footscray
Sessions every Friday @ 10.00 am

Hawthorn
TC222, Cnr Park and Williams Sts, Hawthorn
Sessions every Wednesday @ 2.00 pm

Healesville
237 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
For session information please contact
(03) 9726 1402

Prahran
PH512, St John Street, Prahran
Sessions every Thursday @ 10.00 am

Wantirna
369 Stud Road, Wantirna South
Sessions every Tuesday @ 2.00 pm

    Networking Opportunities

    The Eastern Business Network provides an opportunity for small businesses in the eastern region of Melbourne to meet with successful small business people and gain from their experiences and receive group support to assist the growth and long-term support of their business.