Find information on a range of programs to help you start up, run and grow successful tourism businesses.

• Assistance – includes mentors, business advisory services, on line resources and other organisations set up to assist you in your business endeavours
• Funding – includes loans, grant programs, subsidies and venture capital options for raising funds for your business start-up or growth
• Training – includes information on short courses, workshops and more in-depth courses of study which can assist you in gain the skills needed to run your business

All programs can be searched by state, category and/or key words.

Name	Provider	State	Type	Category
Aboriginal Business Development Program	NSW Department of State and Regional Development	NSW	Assistance	Skills Development
The Department assists Aboriginal people to start-up and stay in business through a range of services and programs delivered in Sydney and regional areas covering getting started, employing staff, introducing technology, improving products and processes and taking the first steps into overseas markets.
Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au...Tel: 1300 650 058
Aboriginal Business Mentor Program	Department of State and Regional Development	NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT, WA, NT, SA, National	Assistance	Mentoring
The program offers both one on one mentoring and group mentoring, business skills training and B2B networking opportunities to enhance your business management skills, identify and implement business growth strategies, and look for opportunities to network and develop strategic alliances.
Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au...Tel: (02) 9338 6754
Aboriginal Business Newsletter	Department of State and Regional Development	NSW	Assistance	Resource eg. newsletter, online etc.
A regular newsletter with all of the latest news and information relevant to Aboriginals in business.
Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au...
Aboriginal Enterprise Development Officer Program (AEDO)	NSW Department of Education and Training	NSW	Assistance	Business Advice
Staffed by Aboriginal people who have experience in small business management, AEDOP can help you to start up a small business or provide ongoing support once your business is up and running.
Website: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas...Tel: (02) 9266 8350
Aboriginal Tourism Marketing Association	Aboriginal Tourism Marketing Association	VIC	Assistance	Marketing
Keeps members informed of developments in the tourism industry and the opportunity to have a direct involvement in what is happening. "To develop and deliver successful, cost effective co-operative marketing which benefits all of the participating businesses."
Website: http://www.seeaboriginaltouris...Tel: 03 9654 3811
ACT Skilled Business Migration Program	Business ACT	ACT	Assistance	Incentive/Support
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government offers a range of sponsorships for skilled and business migrants who wish to live in Canberra and apply their professional skills by working in a skilled occupation or establishing a business/investing in the ACT.
Website: http://www.business.act.gov.au...Tel: 02 6207 1957
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Network	Western Australian Government	WA	Assistance	Business Advice
ATSN provides information and advice on matters relating to apprenticeships and traineeships.
Australian Departmental Offices	Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry	QLD	Assistance	Business Advice
Provide assistance for running and planning a business.
Website: http://www.business.qld.gov.au...Tel: 1300 363 711 (QLD callers only) (07) 3001 6359 (Outside QLD)
BizFacts	Department of Trade and Economic Development	SA	Assistance	Resource eg. newsletter, online etc.
Business information fact sheets that provide information on commonly encountered business issues experienced by start-up businesses and those already operating and focussing on growth.
Website: http://www.southaustralia.biz/...Tel: (08) 8303 2400
Budyari Ngalaya: Business Partnerships	Department of State and Regional Development	NSW	Assistance	Networking
The Department actively assists in creating Partnerships between Aboriginal people and mainstream Australian corporations. Business partnerships are helpful if you are in business and are interested in making a link that will support the viability of an Aboriginal business.
Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au...Tel: (02) 9338 6754

This is not a definitive list of funding programs available across Australia. In this section we have listed various loans, grants or subsidies which may suit your business requirements. We hope that this is a helpful resource for people looking for information on existing funding or grants programs.

Tourism Australia is not a registered financial advisor and does not promote or recommend any of these programs over another. Tourism Australia does not suggest that your business would be eligible or successful in your application for any of these funding programs by providing them. It is your responsibility to seek your own financial advice to ensure any commitments you enter into are right for you.

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