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Access Program

Victorian companies planning to establish new export markets or expanding into in the Americas, China, Japan, India or the Middle East may be eligible to use the Victorian Government's office facilities, including desk space and staff support, in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangalore or Dubai.

Local staff can provide:

  • market intelligence
  • strategies for market entry
  • cultural training
  • introductions and networking
  • agent identification
  • product evaluation

Project aim

Access Program offers facilities and export-related assistance to Victorian company representatives visiting overseas markets.

Access programs aim to assist Victorian companies to:

  • forge new relationships with partners
  • market their products more effectively
  • to set up an operation in the region

Nature of assistance

Victorian companies visiting San Francisco, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangalore or Dubai to identify export opportunities in the regions - may be eligible to use the Victorian Government's office facilities and services including:

  • desk space, computer including broadband access, local phone, printer, copier, fax
  • initial market research
  • cultural training
  • introductions and networking
  • logistical support
  • agent identification
  • product/service evaluation

For more information on the benefits of the Access programs, see the brochure below:

Access Program (PDF, 845KB)


 To apply, open the link to download an application form:

Access Program - application form (PDF, 234KB)

Fill in your application form online, then print it out and mail to the contact details provided on the form or fax to: (+61 3) 9651 8044. It may take up to 10 seconds to download.


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Level of assistance

Companies can use this program free of cost for the first two weeks and for a reduced rate thereafter of US$250 per month for up to three months.

Eligibility criteria

Victorian companies wishing to use the program must receive approval from the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. Bookings should be made in advance. The program is available on a 'first-come first-served' basis.

Contact

Industry - Export Branch


  • Access America - Tel: (+61 3) 9651 9916
  • Access China  - Tel: (+61 3) 9651 7679
  • Access India  - Tel: (+61 3) 9651 9825
  • Access Japan  - Tel: (+61 3) 9651 9916
  • Access Middle East  - Tel: (+61 3) 9651 9825
Who Can Help? - Victorian Business Line on 13 22 15 (local call cost, within Australia)
or + 61 3 9651 8100 (International)
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