Finance Support

• National Debt Helpline - A not-for-profit service that helps people tackle their debt problems.
• Rural Financial Counselling Service (Southern Queensland) - Free financial counselling for primary producers and small business owners in southern Queensland.
• Xero Business Loans - Xero has partnered with financial institutions to streamline the process of applying for finance. You can share your data in Xero securely with leading lenders to get a quicker decision on your business finance application.
• Workcover Advice Line - CCIQ advisors can help you with information about WorkCover claims, how to handle returning to work, case reviews and appeals processes, and more. 

General Support

• Brisbane City Council - Provides resources and opportunities for Brisbane businesses at any level.
• Advice and support - Small business assistance, including resources, services, tools and support.
• Department of Employment, Small Business and Training - Resources to help small businesses to start, grow and employ through grants and support programs.
• Small Business Events - Business Queensland provides a live calendar showcasing events providing advice and assistance to business.
• Mentoring for Growth program - Offering eligible businesses free access to mentors who can provide expert knowledge to assist with your growing business.
• TAFE information for small business - Small business solutions delivered through workshops and one-on-one mentoring.
• Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program - Apply for a business scholarship to expand your business skills and capabilities. Check eligibility criteria.
• EcoBiz -As a member of the program, you will have the opportunity to utilise one-on-one coaching, site surveys and benchmarking support.
• Guide To Starting A Business - This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what’s ahead.
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• Translation and Interpreting Services Access translation services - The DESBT small business hotline 1300 645 687 will always accept the charge from TIS, and this will help if the enquiry is “basic” in nature.
• Family Business Association - Is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people with limited English proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. The DESBT small business hotline 1300 645 687 will always accept the charge from TIS, and this will help if the enquiry is “basic” in nature.
• Fee-Free TAFE (Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business) - Follow your passion with over 70 industry-recognised courses to choose from. Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification.

Grants Available

• Queensland Government Grants Finder - Find Queensland Government grants and assistance programs that may help you.
• Australian Government grants and programs tool - If you’re doing business in Australia, this free guided search provides accessible grants, funding and support programs from across government. 
• GrantConnect - Find the Australian Government’s current grant opportunity listings.
• Business grants and assistance -Learn more about business grants and assistance in Queensland. Read how to find grants and apply for grant funding.
• Small business grants schedule - Grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.
• Business Growth Fund Program - This grant targets high-growth businesses who can accelerate growth, drive Queensland’s economy and employ more Queenslanders.
• Grants innovation - For businesses that are unable to fund their own ideas, a range of grants and financial assistance is available to support innovation. An easy way to find suitable grants is to use a grants directory. This page has a list of grant directories for innovation funding.
• Grants and funding for tourism businesses - This page provides information on the range of assistance programs available to the tourism industry.
• Advance Queensland - Provides a range of funding, mentorship, and other opportunities to grow your idea, project or small business.
• Brisbane City Council creative and history grants - This page offers a range of creative and history grants, awards and fellowships for artists, arts workers, creatives and local organisations.

Mental Health Support

• Find a mental health service - This list provides services for confidential, non-judgemental support. If you need help now please call Triple Zero (000) or go to a hospital if you are in immediate danger.
• Small Business Wellness Coaches - Wellness coaches help small business owners with unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities in a free one-on-one, supportive environment.
• New Access by Beyond Blue - Is a free and confidential mental health program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners the support they need.
• Black Dog Institute -Tips and information on how to make your business or workplace mentally healthy.
• R U OK? -Mental health resources, including a mental health handbook specifically for small business owners.