BE YOUR Want to find out more? Our success stories

Our success stories
Want to find out more?
“The things I learnt throughout the NEIS program
were vital in establishing the business. Even now I
still get my NEIS book out to refer to the things I
learnt. I’ve even been able to correct my accountant
on one occasion with the knowledge I gained from
the program!”
Give us a call on 03 9094 3008 and we’ll send you
a detailed information pack or attend one of our
regular information sessions.
Debra Newlan, owner, Phoenix on Rob Roy
“The NEIS program was instrumental in helping me
develop a business plan in those early days, and
since then, The Paper Cup Company has grown to
now employ 16 staff members with machines working
around the clock to fill our current orders.”
John Haddad, owner, The Paper Cup Company
“Before we started our business, we believed that
our training background, skill and experience gained
over 15 years overseas and in Australia would help us
successfully establish a business. When we enrolled
in the NEIS program, we were even more confident
of our joint ability to succeed. The program was very
valuable in teaching us business issues and offering
mentoring while providing financial support while we
were getting started.”
Dr Ayu Abdullah and Tarmidi Ibrahim, owners,
Meadow Heights Dentist
About the program
BE YOUR
OWN BOSS
NEIS is funded by the Commonwealth Government
Department of Employment.
NEIS is delivered by Greater Melbourne Employment
and Training Services (GRAMETS). GRAMETS is a
partnership of three TAFEs – Kangan Institute, Box
Hill Institute and Chisholm Institute – providing NEIS
training from 27 locations across Melbourne and
Gippsland. Collectively, this group forms Victoria’s
largest provider of the NEIS.
GRAMETS has been rated as a 4-star provider.
Contact us
Call (03) 9094 3008
Email: bec@kangan.edu.au
kangan.edu.au/bec
T20140805-115337
New Enterprise
Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
An Australian Government initiative
For more than 18 years now, Kangan Institute’s
Business Enterprise Centre has helped thousands of
aspiring small business owners realise their career
dreams through the New Enterprise Incentive
Scheme (NEIS).
Could you be our next success story?
If you’re unemployed and receiving a Centrelink
benefit, you could be eligible for the NEIS program
which provides training, mentoring and financial
support while you get your business idea off the
ground.
How it works
Information sessions
The NEIS is funded by the Commonwealth
Government, which means the service is completely
free for participants.
We hold regular information sessions and can help
you determine if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Kangan Institute delivers NEIS training throughout
Melbourne’s inner eastern, western and northern
suburbs.
To ensure the program is accessible, we have training
offices in a number of locations such as:
• Essendon
• Deer Park
• Broadmeadows
• Sunbury
• Richmond
• Bendigo
• Werribee
• Geelong
The program is made up of seven weeks of training
where you’ll develop a business plan with the help of
our team of specialist consultants and mentors.
If your plan is approved, you will be eligible for nine
months of income support (approximately $500
per fortnight) which is yours to keep along with the
profits you make from your business.
Eligibility
To be eligible to take part in the NEIS you must:
• Be receiving an eligible Centrelink payment
• Have a viable business idea
• Meet Department of Employment guidelines
Weekly session:
Sunshine
Visy Cares Hub (behind Sunshine Library)
80B Harvester Road
Mondays, 10am
Broadmeadows
Hume Global Learning Centre
1093 Pascoe Vale Road
Wednesdays, 9:30am
Richmond
Kangan Institute, Room A237 (upstairs)
85 Cremorne Street
Wednesdays, 2pm
Essendon
Kangan Institute, Room A218 (upstairs)
NEIS Main Office
38 Buckley Street
Fridays, 9.30am
Monthly session:
Coburg
Coburg Library meeting room
Corner Victoria and Louisa streets
The second Thursday of every month, 1pm
There is no need to book for these sessions. Allow
two hours for the information session and optional
interview.
Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) | Visit kangan.edu.au