Export assistance and funding

There are a number of organisations who also provide assistance or funding to exporters, or those companies seeking help to start exporting.

National

Grants & Assistance Finder is a free service provided by www.business.gov.au. It allows businesses to search for grants and assistance that is available to them by state or territory, an extensive keyword search, and a question and answer section to narrow the search. It provides details on each listed program including which businesses may be eligible, closing dates for applications, and a direct link to more information on the administering agency's website.

Efic offers a number of products to help Australian SME exporters achieve export success.

Export Courses – Australian Institute of Export

ACT

ACT Government – Business & Industry Development – Export Assistance

Workshops and events – ACT Exporters’ Network

NSW

NSW Trade & Investment – Networking & Events and

Export tools & resources and Small Business toolkit

NSW Business Chamber – International Trade

Northern Territory

Department of Business – Trade Support Scheme

Chamber of Commerce NT – International Business Council

Queensland

Trade & Investment Queensland – Export assistance and resources

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland – Training and Events and International trade

South Australia

South Australian government’s Gateway to Business program

BusinessSA - South Australia's Chamber of Commerce and Indusry link – International Trade Unit

Victoria

Business Victoria – Export and trade

Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) – VECCI export programs

Western Australia

Government of WA Small Business Development Corporation – Exporting-Getting-started

Department of State Development – Export Guide

WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry – International trade services and Export assistance