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
Trade Victoria – Export assistance and resources
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