Stepping into Business
Start your business journey — with local support
Join our Stepping into Business Program
Stepping into Business is for you if you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with a business idea that creates positive impact, has strong ties to a remote community, and can attend in-person sessions.
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What you will do
You will focus on what matters to you, with support to develop your business idea using practical tools to shape it, decide what to do next, and build confidence to share it with others.
Register your interest
This form is for Expressions of Interest (EOI) only.
Submitting an EOI does not lock you in. It simply helps us contact you to see if this program is the right fit for you.
Delivered in
community
participants learned practical business skills
participants gained confidence in their abilities
Stepping into Business is co-delivered by Impact North and local coordinators, who provide cultural and linguistic support throughout the program.
The program has been delivered in Gapuwiyak, Galiwin'ku, and Gove Peninsula.
Stepping into Business Participant
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our Stepping into Business program and how it works.
Does it cost anything?
No. Stepping Into Business is free (no cost).
Is this an application?
No. This page is for Expressions of Interest. Submitting an EOI helps us understand interest and contact you with next steps. It does not lock you in.
Do I need to already have a registered business?
No. If you have an idea and want support to get started, you are welcome.
What if I am not confident with reading and writing?
That is okay. The program is designed to be culturally and linguistically accessible, with local coordinator support and translated materials.
Still have questions?
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