Welcome to Ignite Small Business Program

Privacy Notice

Ignite Small Business Start Ups (Ignite) is a social enterprise operated by Settlement Services International Limited ABN 38 031 375 761 (SSI). Ignite provides business support to people exploring self-employment as a means of economic participation.

We ask all clients participating in the Ignite program (Ignite Participants) to provide personal information about themselves including their contact details, cultural heritage, background, employment details and other relevant information. We collect and use this information in order to provide Ignite Participants with the services offered by the Ignite program. We also use this information for promotional activities both through internal and external media opportunities in order to promote Ignite and share the success stories of Ignite participants.

In addition, Ignite shares personal information of Ignite Participants with business support personnel, industry specialists and other third parties to provide its participants with industry expertise and guidance during their time in the Ignite Program.

Additional information

For additional information on the handling and collection of your personal information please refer to SSI’s Privacy Policy here https://www.ssi.org.au/privacy/.

I confirm that I have read and understood the above information including the reasons that Ignite and SSI need to collect, use and disclose my personal information.

I consent to Ignite and SSI collecting, using and sharing my personal information in accordance with the above Notice and SSI’s Privacy Policy. *

Ignite Small Business Program

Welcome to the first step in your journey with Ignite Small Business Program. We look forward to working with you to explore your business idea. If you need help filling out this form, please reach out to us at ignite@ssi.org.au. To return to our website please visit ignite.ssi.org.au

To better assist you on your journey, we'd like to get to know you better. This will help us determine the most suitable next steps and identify the best support or resources tailored to your needs.

I am...

A refugee or recent migrantA person with disabilityA parent or carer of someone with disabilityA female

Please tick all that apply.

Program Location (Choose the location closest to you) *

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Gender *

Gender Pronouns

Date of Birth *

Mobile Number *

Email Address *

Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

Country of Origin *

Ethnicity *

Date of arrival in AustraliaIf relevant

Visa typeIf relevant

What is your current level of English?

Interpreter Required *

If you need an interpreter, what is your preferred language(s): *

Employment Status *

Highest Education Level Achieved *

Do you have a disability?

Main type of disability or long-term health condition *

Is there any other information we need to be aware of when making an appointment with you?

Address in Australia *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Emergency Contact Details

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Do you have previous business experience? *

Do you currently operate the business being referred? *

Business Idea (Please Describe): *

Who will you sell your product or service to? *

Where will the business operate? *

What role will you have in the business? *

What have you done so far to progress the business idea? *

What skills or experience do you have that will make the business a success? *

Do you have the required capital to fund the business? *

Are there any particular challenges you will need assistance with? *

Overview of your existing business: *

Who do you sell your product or service to? *

What are your greatest business goals or challenges? *

PLEASE NOTE: Ignite is not a financial institution and does not offer business loans. We can connect the entrepreneur to a micro lender.

Where did you hear about Ignite? *

Please provide more information on where you heard about Ignite

Referrer Details (if you are filling out this form on behalf of someone else):

Name

Referring Organisation

Please provide the name of the referring organisation

Phone Number

Referrer email