Business Opportunities for Refugees

Thrive provides business support and loans from $5,000 up to $50,000 for men and women refugees living in Australia under 10 years. Our business loans and support services are the fastest, most affordable pathway for refugees to start a business in Australia.

Refugees seeking finance must have work and residency visas, and be looking to buy, start or grow a business in Australia. We don’t require the business history and financial information that other banks or lenders may require. We help refugees with limited or no credit history.

Our clients are men and women who have:

  • Arrived in Australia as a refugee or asylum seeker with a Permanent Resident visa

  • Received their visa within the last 10 years

  • Commitment to start and grow own business

If you meet the above conditions and would like to meet with a Thrive Relationship team member, register your details below and we will be in contact.

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English | Arabic | Persian | Spanish | Somali | Swahili | Ukrainian

Business Opportunities


Owner Driver

With Australia Post or independently in delivery of mail and parcels.

Rideshare & Food Delivery

Rideshare services can offer flexible work opportunities for drivers, both as a primary or secondary income source.

Construction & Trade

Opportunities for builders, carpenters, painters handyperson, mechanics, heavy vehicle drivers and more.

Commercial Cleaning Contractor

Work with a reputable franchise or work independently in commercial cleaning of retail outlets, factories and offices.

Food Services

Food production at home or at commercial facilities, catering, cafe, restaurants and grocery stores.

Grooming, Beauty & Health

Hairdressing, skin health, facial treatments, professional makeup, nail technician, fitness and more.

Pet Grooming, Gardening & More

Business opportunities in pet grooming, gardening, lawn mowing, domestic cleaning and more.

Your Own Business Idea

Thrive will work with support you to plan your business idea to ensure success.

Financial loans from $5,000 to $50,000 can be used for vehicles, equipment and tools, machinery, franchise fee, premise lease, premise fitout and working capital.