Grow your business with government-funded digital support.

The Australian Government's Digital Solutions Program is now available to small businesses in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia — delivered by BUSY Business in partnership with Darwin Innovation Hub.
 About the Program

Real support for real businesses.

The Digital Solutions Program is funded by the Australian Government to help small and micro-businesses build practical digital skills. Businesses across NT, QLD and WA can access one-on-one mentoring, live workshops, webinars and online tutorials — all designed to make digital work for you, not the other way around.

For a $110 co-contribution fee, you get 5 hours of private mentoring valued at $1,995. Workshops, webinars and on-demand learning are free.

 What's included

Private Mentoring
Five hours of one-on-one support tailored to your business. Work with an experienced advisor on the digital challenges that matter most to you.

Live Workshops
Interactive group sessions covering practical digital skills. Free to attend and built for small business owners who want real, actionable strategies.

Webinars
Online sessions you can join from anywhere across NT, QLD or WA. Expert insights and practical takeaways — on your schedule.

Online Tutorials
Self-paced learning you can revisit anytime. Build your digital confidence at a pace that suits your business.

 What we teach

1. Getting started with digital
Understanding where digital tools can improve how you operate, market and grow.

2. Social media, digital marketing and selling online
Build your online presence, manage social channels and develop a digital marketing strategy that works.

3. Business software
Find and use the right tools for accounting, payroll, inventory and customer management.

4. AI and emerging technologies
Practical uses of AI for content creation, automation, customer engagement and business insights.

5. Cybersecurity and data privacy
Identify risks, improve your digital safety and understand your responsibilities around data.

 How it works

Step 1 — Apply

Submit a short eligibility application. It takes a few minutes and our team will confirm whether you qualify.

Step 2 — Access your mentoring

If approved, pay the $110 Australian Government co-contribution fee to unlock 5 hours of private mentoring. Experiencing financial hardship? The fee may be waived.

Step 3 — Start growing

Choose your mentor, book your sessions and tap into free workshops, webinars and online learning whenever you need them.

 Are you eligible?

The Digital Solutions Program is open to small and micro-businesses across the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.

  • Located in the NT, QLD or WA
  • Active ABN
  • For-profit business
  • Fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees

 

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway and the team will let you know.

Ready to apply?

Applications are managed through our delivery partner, BUSY Business.

 DIGITAL SOLUTIONS EVENTS & NEWS

The Digital Solutions Program is delivered by BUSY Business in partnership with Darwin Innovation Hub, and is funded by the Australian Government.

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