Guidelines

How much money do you get on Neis?

How much money do you get on Neis?

NEIS Allowance will increase to $559.00 per fortnight, up from $555.70 per fortnight. The maximum rate of NEIS Rental Assistance* will increase to $138.00 per fortnight, up from $137.20 per fortnight.

What is involved in the NEIS program?

NEIS assists eligible job seekers who are interested in starting and running a small business with training an mentoring. The program provides training and business set-up mentoring assistance to enable eligible unemployed people to become self supporting and independent by establishing and running their own business.

Can I work part time on the NEIS scheme?

Expanded eligibility people can access NEIS and start their own business if they are working 25 hours per week or less. This will enable people with part-time work, study or caring responsibilities to participate in the program on a part-time basis.

Is Neis an income support payment?

If you are currently receiving income support from Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), you may be eligible to receive NEIS Allowance for up to the first 39 weeks of you starting your NEIS business.

Can I get Centrelink if I start a business?

It is part of the New Business Assistance initiative. If you’re on Centrelink, NEIS can help you start and work full-time for your own business. It counts as Centrelink-approved activity for up to 13 weeks from commencement. The business is required to be upstanding, lawful and preferably not-for-profit.

How much can you earn on JobSeeker?

One of the JobSeeker changes is how much you can work before your payment starts to reduce. Previously, you could only earn just over $100 a fortnight before it started effecting your payment — from April 1 that’ll go up slightly to $150.

How long do you have to be on Centrelink to get an advance?

3 months
You can apply for an advance after at least 3 months getting one of these payments: Age Pension. Carer Payment. Disability Support Pension.

Can Centrelink help me start my own business?

How often can you do the NEIS program?

NEIS Allowance for up to 39 weeks, and NEIS Rental Assistance for up to 26 weeks (if eligible).

Do I need to declare hobby income to Centrelink?

Declaring payments You do not need to declare the amounts you make from your hobby to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). You will need to declare your income to the ATO in your annual return.

What can I do with the Neis program?

The NEIS program helps you pursue SELF EMPLOYMENT as an alternative to full time employment with FREE: Practical business management training to develop YOUR business idea. Assistance to develop a comprehensive business plan and financial forecasts.

Who is eligible for new business assistance with Neis?

You can participate in New Business Assistance with NEIS if you: are at least 18 years of age when starting your new business are not an overseas visitor on a working holiday or an overseas student studying in Australia are available to participate in NEIS training (if relevant) and work the required hours in your proposed business

Are there any low interest loans for tourism in Tasmania?

Provides access to low-interest loans for eligible tourism accommodation businesses operating in Tasmania. To support tourism businesses on the stunning West Coast of Tasmania, the RACT, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, has established a loan fund to provide start-up, interest-free loans to eligible businesses.

Where can I get free business advice in Tasmania?

There is, also, a range of practical assistance available for business activities such as expanding your business, innovation, exporting, and research and development.Business Tasmania offers free business advice to all Tasmanian small businesses through our statewide network of independent advisors, Enterprise Centres Tasmania.