You can participate in NEIS if you:

• Are a job seeker and not currently employed or studying.  You do not need to be on welfare payments to take part in NEIS
• Are at least 18 years of age at the time of commencing NEIS Assistance
• Are not prohibited by law from working in Australia
• Are not an overseas visitor on a working holiday visa or an overseas student studying in Australia
• Are available to participate in NEIS training and work full time in the proposed NEIS business
• Are not an undischarged bankrupt
• Have not received NEIS assistance in the previous year
• Are any other person or persons that the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business advises as being non-eligible in writing from time to time

NEIS Business Eligibility Criteria

Your proposed business:

• Is not currently operating on a commercial basis
• Has an independent business structure
• Is lawful and capable of withstanding public scrutiny
• Has been assessed as commercially viable by APM Employment Services
• Will be established, located and operated solely within Australia
• Will be structured so that you maintain a controlling interest over the NEIS business for the duration of your NEIS participant agreement

For more information please email us at neis@apm.net.au or phone us on 1300 006 347.