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Under DRCA, MRCA and the VVRS, clients considering self-employment may be provided with business related training (as described in following section), for example business management or particular technical expertise.
Any approval for assistance is subject to a thorough assessment indicating:
- that this activity is likely to result in sustainable employment;
- the types of support recommended (technical expertise, training, business planning, mentoring etc.);
- particular modifications to any equipment required for the workplace; and
- the likely viability of the business enterprise.
A rehabilitation plan which includes a self-employment objective is not able to provide:
- business loans;
- funding for tools of trade; or
- equipment needed to establish a business.