ABS Institute

We're excited to be exhibiting at the Perth Tradie Expo this June.

If you're thinking about starting your own business, growing an existing one, or simply want to learn more about the support available, come and have a chat with the ABS Institute team.

📍 Ascot Racecourse
📅 12-14 June 2026
⏰ 8am-5pm

We look forward to meeting tradies, business owners and future entrepreneurs from across Perth.

Thank you MatchWorks for having ABS Institute at your 'All About You, Employable U Day.

We loved connecting with participants and inspiring new possibilities in self-employment.

Excited to see what’s next for them!

We had a great time at the Wanneroo Business & Community Expo last month.

Always good to get out and connect with the local community and chat to people about what's possible.

If you stopped by to say hello, it was great to meet you. And if you didn't get a chance to chat, we're always here - reach out to find out how our free small business support programs can help you take the next step.

We're heading to Koondoola on Monday 25 May for the Matchworks All About You Expo.

If you're in the area and thinking about your next chapter, come find the ABS Institute team.

Free support is available to help you take that first step toward self-employment.

We had a great time at the 2026 Rockingham Jobs Fair, hosted by the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce at the Gary Holland Community Centre.

It was a fantastic event and great to be in the room alongside some familiar faces from the region. If you missed us on the day, we're always happy to chat about the free support available to help you explore self-employment or take that next step. Get in touch to find out more.

📷 Photo credit: City of Rockingham

If you’ve been retrenched, getting help early can make a difference. Free support is available to help you explore a business idea, develop a business plan and receive tailored small business coaching.

Contact us to find out more or visit whatsnext.dewr.gov.au

From 14 May, you’ll find us at the Careers Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days.

As Perth’s largest and longest-running careers, education, training and employment expo, the event welcomes more than 12,000 visitors each year who are exploring their future pathways and opportunities.

With free entry, the expo also features the “Future You Knowledge Stage”, live vocational skill demonstrations, and the CTF Construction Hub.

If you’ve been thinking about self-employment or exploring new opportunities, come and have a chat with our team. We’d love to talk through your options and what could be possible for you.

Whether you joined us in the room or logged on from home, last week's Exploring Self-Employment workshop was a great one.

A big thanks to Tracy for leading the session and making it so practical and welcoming.

If you've been thinking about starting something of your own, we'd love to have you along - sessions are available in person or online.

Get in touch to find out more.

We're getting out and about this May - come find us and have a chat. Free small business support is closer than you think. 👇

Got a business idea but not sure where to start?

ABS Institute provides personalised Self-Employment Assistance to help you turn your idea into a real business. Through workshops and one-on-one advice, you’ll gain the guidance and support to move forward with confidence.

Start building something of your own today.