Articles

Reaching new heights with the help of Self-Employment Assistance

Sigrid is a creative person who is passionate about art and helping people in the community. With the support of Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance and her employment services provider Asuria, she was able to gain the business skills needed to publish her second book and grow her business.

Hyunjin’s small business journey: a simple idea goes international

Hyunjin shares how Self-Employment Assistance helped transform his idea into a business.

9 December 2025

Turning inspiration into a business

Mari was so inspired by her and her child’s personal experience with allergies, that she developed an application to help others.

1 September 2023

Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance gave Jaewoo the confidence to grow his business

Jaewoo and his partner Camille started their craft company business, Kossalii. Camille had a flair for printmaking and Jaewoo had expertise as a leather artisan. Using these two skills, they started a business of handcrafting leather accessories combining traditional techniques with modern designs.

Self-Employment Assistance helping parents turn a passion into reality

Kim led a busy life with five children. As her children grew up, she found that the knowledge gained throughout her past career in personal development, combined with her own experiences, could make a real difference to the lives of other families.

Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance making musical dreams come true

Dion had always had a love for music. He was playing in a local Brisbane band and working in hospitality when he decided to follow his dreams and become a music producer.