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Self-Employment Assistance

Name: Self-Employment Assistance
Address: 6-8 Todd Street, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015, AU
Telephone: +61499049278
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29/10/2025

🌟 Best New Business – Celebrating Innovation & Courage! 🌟

The Best New Business Award celebrates the courage and creativity of entrepreneurs who have turned fresh ideas into thriving ventures within their first two years.

These incredible nominees exemplify resilience, innovation, and impact in building strong foundations, supporting their communities, and proving that new businesses can drive meaningful change from day one.

🏆 Meet the nominees:
✨ Paul Nieman – Summer’s Home Maintenance
Providing reliable property services with a focus on NDIS clients and empowering others to pursue self-employment.

✨ Stefano Vinetti – Fix IT Bega
Reducing e-waste, improving digital access, and supporting the community through affordable, sustainable tech repair.

✨ Vittavat (Petch) Folvig – Little IT Co
Delivering enterprise-level IT solutions with small-business care, growing rapidly while giving back through mentoring and Rotary.

✨ Zoe Halligan – Zoee Pty Ltd
Redefining home care in Melbourne with dignity, respect, and connection through compassionate leadership and a strong team.

👏 Let’s celebrate these outstanding entrepreneurs shaping the future of Australia’s self-employmen

22/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating Change, Growth & Resilience! 🌟

Meet our inspiring BizCover Change Award nominees outstanding entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their lives and communities through the Self-Employment Assistance Program.

From sustainable furniture and thriving gardens to wellness innovation and empowering health care, each story shows how mentoring, creativity, and determination can turn dreams into impact. 💪🌿

🏆 Congratulations to:

✨ Andrew Dobson – Upcycled Wood Designs

✨ Brae Kunzli Rix – Truefix Maintenance & Property Solutions

✨ Brendan Farnhill – Elevated Gardens

✨ Claire Wu – Breathe Into Peace

✨ Jarron Harris – Jazz Up Your Garden

✨ Matilda (Tilly) Wardale – Earth and Seed Nutrition

Their journeys are a powerful reminder that change starts with one step — and the courage to take it. 💚

15/10/2025

🌟 Unsung Hero Award – Celebrating Quiet Excellence

Behind every success story in the Self-Employment Assistance (S-EA) program are incredible people working tirelessly in the background. They lift others up, solve problems before they’re noticed, and show up every single day with heart.

These are our Unsung Heroes, the people who don’t seek the spotlight but deserve it the most. 💚💛

✨ Meet our nominees:
💫 Daniella Piantadosi (Auctus Training Institute)
The powerhouse behind seamless program delivery. From creating workshops for CALD communities to supporting workers through tough transitions, Daniella brings empathy, innovation, and pure dedication to everything she does.

💫 Sonya Yeatman (APM)
The quiet force who keeps everything running like clockwork. With precision, care, and kindness, Sonya supports her team and ensures no participant is ever left behind. She truly defines what it means to “make it happen.”

💫 Nadia Donato (Auctus Training Institute)
The heart of outreach across South Australia. Always on the road and always smiling, Nadia connects with communities, builds trust, and opens doors for people to find their own path to success.

Let’s give a round of applause to these true heroes who make an extraordinary difference quietly, consistently, and with so much heart. 👏

08/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating Our Business Champions! 🌟

The Business Champion Award recognises individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have strengthened the Self-Employment Assistance program — inspiring others to dream bigger and achieve more.

These remarkable nominees embody resilience, innovation, and empowerment, championing excellence in mentoring, training, and program delivery:

💼 Erwin Brem – Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs
The driving force behind the Alumni Program, Erwin provides vital post-course support for new business owners. Known for his “can-do” attitude, after-hours sessions, and real-world teaching, he goes above and beyond to help participants succeed.

💡 Julian Campbell – ETC
With over 40 years of experience across global corporations and small enterprises, Julian empowers participants to create viable, compliant business plans. His empathy, innovation, and clarity transform ideas into sustainable ventures.

🧭 Nik Lazarevski – Asuria
Known as the “Swiss Army knife” of the program, Nik supports mentors across Victoria with tailored guidance, practical tools, and coaching that deliver real results. His professionalism and innovation strengthen program delivery nationwide.

🎓 Sandra Hilleard – ABS Institute
A true innovator, Sandra creates digital tools and video content that make learning accessible and engaging. Her supportive, hands-on approach helps learners thrive — making her an invaluable contributor to participant success.

👏 Congratulations to all our nominees for their outstanding dedication to self-employment and community growth!

30/09/2025

🎉 4 weeks left to join us in Sydney!

Two days of real stories, practical tools, and a gala that celebrates 40 years of Australia’s self-employment success.

📍 PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
🗓️ 11–12 Nov 2025

✨ Breakouts on outcomes that matter, inclusion & accessibility, digital tools & AI + Alumni panel + Awards.

➡️ Register now: visit our website: self-employmentassistance.com.au or link below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUOPTm-rUTQ-0p5zkTqMyrLObsgAgAMBgh3Ya4BXZzjkEWOA/viewform

29/09/2025

Self-employment is a real job — and a real comeback.

James went from rehab to running a café, one hurdle at a time, with the Self-Employment Assistance program behind him. Coaching, simple systems, sustainable first year.

Ready to move from “maybe” to “open”?

🔎 Find your local Self-Employment Assistance provider → https://self-employmentassistance.com.au/provider/

17/09/2025

Self-employment as a real job — and a real future.

We’re at NESA National Conference 2025 sharing how Self-Employment Assistance coaching + training helps people turn ideas into income.

Swing by the stand, grab a flyer, and let’s talk next steps.

10/09/2025

🌿 Turning Passion into Growth with the Self-Employment Assistance Program 🌿

For Jarron Hariss, founder of Jazz Up Your Garden, gardening has always been more than just a job — it’s been a way to create beauty, spark joy, and share creativity with others.

Through the Self-Employment Assistance program, Jarron found the support and confidence to take his ideas to the next level. From learning how to promote his work, to building connections and reaching thousands online, the program has given him the tools to transform passion into a thriving business.

🌱 Jarron’s journey hasn’t been without challenges, but he’s proof that when you back yourself, amazing things can happen. Today, his handcrafted topiary frames and unique garden designs continue to inspire clients and followers alike.

💚 “Never stop believing in yourself — you never know how far your talent can take you.” – Jarron Harris

✨ Because at the end of the day — It’s About YOU.

03/09/2025

🎉 Don’t miss out! 🎉

The National Self-Employment Association Ltd is calling for nominations for the 2025 Self-Employment Assistance Business Awards, proudly sponsored by BizCover. 🏆

📅 Awards Dinner: 12 November 2025, Sydney
💰 Prizes: $1,500 + plaque for each category winner
📜 Categories:
✅ Best New Business Award
✅ BizCover Change Award
✅ Unsung Hero Award
✅ Business Champion Award

✨ All finalists receive a Certificate of Recognition!

📌 Nominations close 5.00pm, Sunday 7 September 2025.
📧 Entries must be emailed to [email protected]

Let’s celebrate the entrepreneurs, providers, and changemakers who make self-employment thrive! 🙌

01/09/2025

🔧 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝘇𝗹𝗶-𝗥𝗶𝘅 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

From handing out leaflets to securing major contracts 💥

In 2024, Brae turned his years of trade experience into a thriving business with the support of the Self-Employment Assistance Program at Businessplex.

✨ How he did it:
✔️ Clear vision & strong branding
✔️ Fair pricing & quality workmanship
✔️ Building trust through relationships
✔️ Backed by mentoring & guidance

In just a few months, he was already close to hitting his first-year revenue goal — and today he runs two successful businesses across WA with a growing team.

💡 Brae’s advice:
“Have a clear vision, work hard, adapt quickly, and nurture relationships — they’ll grow your business faster than any marketing campaign.”

📈 His ultimate goal? Sustainable businesses that provide financial security for his family and opportunities for others.

🙌 “Businessplex didn’t just help me build a business, it helped me build a future.” – Brae

26/08/2025

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘅 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

National Self Employment Association members are invited to join the free Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar on Wednesday 3 September at 1:00pm (AEST)

The Cyber Wardens webinar is an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.

The session is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator. The webinar is your chance to complete your training through interactive learning and ask questions during the Q&A session.

Once you complete the Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar, you will receive your certificate as a new Cyber Wardens graduate.

Register today: https://cyberwardens.com.au/partner/national-self-employment-association/

25/08/2025

✨ If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

For 40 years, the Self-Employment Assistance Program has stood beside Australians who dared to take the leap into business. 💼

Because in the end, it’s not just about business.
It’s about courage.
It’s about opportunity.
It’s about YOU. 💚

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6-8 Todd Street
Port Adelaide, SA
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm

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+61499049278

Website

http://www.self-employmentassistance.com.au/

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