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Small business help in South Australia

The South Australian Small Business Commission handles B2B, B2G, lease, franchising, and farm-debt disputes. Free advice and subsidised mediation. For tax debt and financial counselling, the Small Business Debt Helpline (1800 413 828) is the right call.

Last checked:26 May 2026

SA Small Business Commissioner

Body
South Australian Small Business Commission
Phone
1800 072 722
Free advice
Free
Mediation fee
Subsidised mediation, case-by-case
Scope
B2B, B2G, leases, franchising, farm debt

When the state SBC isn't the right fit

Where to send your matter next.

  • Office for Small and Family Business (SA)

    small business

    1800 072 722Site
  • Energy and Water Ombudsman SA (EWOSA)

    energy water

    1800 665 565Site

National services that do most of the work

For tax debt, financial counselling, mental health, and formal insolvency, national services are the right call regardless of state.

Small Business Debt Helpline

Free, confidential, specialist financial counselling for sole traders and small business owners — tax debt, BAS, supplier pressure, insolvency options.

1800 413 828Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm AEST

Free

Last checked 26 May 2026

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Federal statutory ombudsman for small business. Free assistance with disputes against other businesses or government, plus a Tax Concierge for ATO matters.

1300 650 460Mon–Fri 8am–8pm AEST

Free assistance. A $100 first-hour co-payment applies for the Small Business Dispute Help legal-advice service and for the Tax Concierge Service.

Last checked 26 May 2026

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Beyond Blue NewAccess for Small Business Owners

Free six-session mental health coaching for small business owners under stress. Coaches have small business backgrounds. No GP referral required.

1300 945 3018am–8pm daily for intake; sessions scheduled with your coach

Free

Last checked 26 May 2026

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MATES in Construction

24/7 helpline and peer-led suicide prevention for construction workers and small construction-business owners. Recognised by WHO as global best practice.

1300 642 11124/7

Free

Last checked 26 May 2026

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Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone, text, or chat. Free, confidential.

13 11 1424/7

Free

Last checked 26 May 2026

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