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 & Torres Strait Islander Arts Program	Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts (ATSIA)	NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT, WA, NT, SA, National	Funding	Grant
The program provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to claim, control and enhance the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts in their community by offering support for one year towards the costs of an organisation wishing to employ an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander arts worker or artist to organise, develop and initiate a program of arts activities in their community or region.
Website: http://www.australiacouncil.go...Tel: (02) 9215 9065
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Fund	Australia Council	NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT, WA, NT, SA, National	Funding	Grant
The Fund supports the restoration, preservation, development and promotion of traditional cultural practices, as well as the generation of new forms of artistic expression among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in urban and country areas and in all art forms. Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to claim, control and enhance their cultural inheritance.
Website: http://www.australiacouncil.go...Tel: 1800 226 912 or (02) 9215 9000
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 Link Program	The Department of State and Regional Development	NSW	Funding	Grant
Funding is given to Indigenous firms wishing to participate in a Trade Show. Trade Shows provide your business with an opportunity to exhibit your products to new clients.  Trade Shows have the potential to increase your client base, which assists your business to grow and stay in business.
Website: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au...Tel: 1300 134 359
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
ABSTUDY Scheme	Department of Education, Science and Training	NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT, WA, NT, SA, National	Funding	Subsidy
Encourage eligible Indigenous students to take full advantage of available educational opportunities and improve their employment opportunities.
Website: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/i...Tel: 13 2317
ACT Heritage Grants Program	Australian Capital Tourism	NSW, ACT	Funding	Grant
To assist the community in working to conserve and promote the heritage of the ACT.
Website: http://www.tams.act.gov.au/liv...Tel: (02) 6207 2179

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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