Our Be Your Own Boss program is designed by people with lived experience of disability, for people with lived experience of disability. We know the barriers, the fears, and the possibilities—and we believe entrepreneurship can create independence, purpose, and pride.
What the Program Offers
- A lived-experience-led approach that understands disability, neurodivergence, and the challenges of traditional employment.
- Support to explore your business ideas, whether they’re brand new or something you’ve dreamed about for years.
- Step-by-step guidance to help you plan, start, and grow a micro or small business at your own pace.
- 1:1 mentoring and practical coaching from people who’ve walked the journey themselves.
- Skill-building workshops, including:
- Structuring your business
- Marketing your product or service
- Understanding finances and budgeting
- Building confidence and self-advocacy
- Support with NDIS alignment, including how your plan can help you build capacity and move toward self-employment.
- Connections to community networks, business supports, peer groups, and opportunities tailored to your needs.
Who the Program Is For
- People wanting to start a side hustle, microbusiness, or small business
- People seeking flexible, accessible, neurodivergent-affirming pathways to work
- Anyone who wants to turn their skills, passions, or lived experience into a sustainable income stream
Our Philosophy
- Your lived experience is a strength, not a barrier.
- You deserve a path to work that fits you—your energy, your needs, your creativity.
- We walk beside you, not in front of you.
Become Your Own Boss—On Your Terms