Community Microenterprise & Economic Participation Programme
Supporting migrant entrepreneurs to navigate Australian systems with confidence
Prima Nota delivers community-focused educational support for migrant and CALD individuals who are establishing or operating small-scale microenterprises in South Australia.
This programme is delivered on a modest cost-recovery basis. Contributions are structured below commercial advisory rates and are intended to partially offset delivery and administrative costs. Any surplus income is reinvested into Prima Nota’s charitable programmes.
This programme advances Prima Nota’s charitable objectives by:
- Reducing systemic barriers faced by migrant entrepreneurs
- Improving access to basic business literacy in accessible language
- Supporting economic participation and self-reliance
- Reducing social and financial isolation among newly established migrants
Many migrant microbusiness owners experience language barriers, unfamiliar regulatory systems, and limited access to culturally appropriate guidance. This programme provides foundational, educational support.
Microbusiness Foundations
Individual Sessions
Typically delivered as structured educational sessions (e.g. 2–3 one-hour sessions).
All sessions are informational and educational in nature. Prima Nota does not provide financial, legal, or taxation advice.
May include:
General guidance on ABN registration processes
Overview of basic record-keeping principles
Introduction to GST concepts (general information only)
Navigating supplier selection and basic due diligence practices
Indicative Community Contribution
from $200
Sliding scale available for individuals experiencing financial hardship
Group Format — Workshops are designed to provide foundational knowledge rather than commercial consultancy services.
Educational workshops may include:
Customer communication fundamentals
Introduction to workplace cultural awareness
Basic operational planning concepts for small retail or home-based businesses
Indicative Contribution
from $450
For workshop series — Reduced contributions may apply for eligible participants
Contributions from this programme assist in funding:
Free community workshops for vulnerable migrants
Cultural and community-building programmes
Essential governance, compliance, and insurance costs
Important Clarification
Prima Nota does not operate as a commercial business consultancy.
All sessions are general educational guidance only and participants remain responsible for seeking professional financial, legal, or taxation advice where required.