Diverse Ventures™
Self-employeD - IndependenT - Sustainable
"A specialist innovation program empowering participants to transform their strengths and passions into a sustainable, income-generating business venture."
Diverse Ventures™ is a six-month, NDIS-aligned online program delivered by award-winning business coach and marketing strategist Alicia Hagen, designed to support participants to build confidence, independence, and economic participation through the development of their own personally meaningful business.
The program is delivered through weekly online sessions, with ongoing access to course materials and mentoring support throughout the week to answer questions, provide guidance, and foster connection with other participants.
More than a business course, Diverse Ventures™ is a guided developmental journey — supporting participants to move from ideas to execution while strengthening identity, autonomy, and future direction.
By the conclusion of the program, participants leave not only with increased capability, but with a financially viable venture they can continue to grow.
Because true independence is built when a person recognises their capacity to create opportunities for themselves.
The Diverse Ventures™ Difference:
Diverse Ventures™ empowers participants to create opportunity, independence, and purpose through meaningful business development.
Innovation-Led Design
Developed in alignment with NDIS Innovative Community Participation supports, Diverse Ventures™ prioritises creativity, autonomy, and non-traditional pathways toward economic participation.
Strengths-First Methodology
Each participant begins by identifying their natural abilities, interests, and passions. These strengths are then intentionally shaped into a realistic, achievable business pathway through structured guidance and personalised mentoring.
Weekly online delivery with ongoing support
The program is delivered through weekly online sessions, supported by ongoing access to course materials and mentoring throughout the week. This ensures participants can revisit content, ask questions as they arise, and receive timely guidance between sessions.
Psychological Safety Through Online Delivery
The fully online model supports consistent engagement while reducing social pressure, sensory overload, and participation barriers often experienced in face-to-face environments.
Neuro-Affirming Framework
As a neuro-affirming provider, we recognise the complexity of navigating conventional employment pathways and intentionally create environments where diverse ways of thinking are respected, supported, and empowered.
Community Beyond the Session
Participants gain access to a supportive online peer community that fosters connection, accountability, mentoring, and encouragement — both throughout the program and beyond completion.
NDIS Alignment & Professional Integrity
Diverse Ventures is designed to support measurable outcomes related to:
• Increased social and economic participation
• Innovation and skill development
• Confidence and self-efficacy
• Independence
• Decision making
• Community participation
• Capacity building
Program fees are invoiced progressively across the six-month duration to support plan utilisation and continuity of service.
Who is this program for?
This program is particularly valuable for participants who:
Aspire to work in ways that align with their strengths
May not thrive within traditional employment models
Have creative ideas but require structured guidance
Are seeking greater independence and financial agency
Benefit from low-pressure social environments
Want to build confidence while pursuing meaningful goals
Moving Forward With Purpose
Goals. Growth. Independence.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered the questions we’re asked most often, so you can feel supported, informed, and at ease.
Program Details
Duration: 6 Month Program
Session length: 1 per week + ongoing daily support
Days/Times: Thursday 10am-11am
Location: Online
Delivery: Structured online workshops with practical application. Ability to expand into 1:1 support to help implement the program if desired.
What age is Diverse Ventues™ suitable for?
Diverse Ventures™ is designed for young people and adults aged 16+ who are interested in exploring self-employment, entrepreneurship, or creating alternative pathways to meaningful economic participation.
Suitability is guided less by age and more by readiness, interests, and goals. The program is ideal for participants who are motivated to develop a business idea, build confidence, and work toward greater independence with structured support.
Each participant completes an onboarding process to ensure Diverse Ventures™ aligns with their NDIS goals and support needs.
How do I get started?
Have a question or want to see if Diverse Ventures™ is right for you?
📞 Phone: 0410 365 592
📧 Email: [email protected]
👉 Click here to book a call with us
During a short call, we’ll talk through your needs, NDIS goals, funding options and next steps.
Are you a Support Coordinator or Plan Manager
We’re happy to provide:
-Program information
-Goal alignment details
-Referral support
Please reach out — we love collaborating to create meaningful outcomes for children and families.
This Is an NDIS-Funded Program?
Diverse Ventures™ is an NDIS-aligned, capacity-building program and may be funded through Core Supports or Capacity Building, depending on your goals and plan.
Funding is typically accessed under:
09_008_0116_6_3 – Innovative Community Participation
09_011_0125_6_3 – Community Participation Activities
Program fees are invoiced progressively across the six-month duration to support plan utilisation and continuity of service.
What does this program focus on?
Participants commonly demonstrate significant growth in:
• Confidence and self-identity
• Independence
• Initiative and follow-through
• Financial capability
• Social connection
• Decision making
• Long-term future planning
Most importantly, participants leave with something tangible, a venture that reflects who they are and what they are capable of building.
Where is the program located?
Diverse Ventures™ is delivered as a six-month online program with weekly facilitated group sessions, allowing participants to progress at a steady, supported pace.
Participants receive:
-Weekly live online sessions
-Ongoing access to all course materials to revisit at any time
-Mentoring and guidance throughout the week to ask questions, gain clarity, and stay on track
-Access to an online peer community for connection, accountability, and shared learning
For participants who would benefit from additional individual support, optional in-person 1:1 mentoring sessions can be added to provide personalised guidance, goal refinement, and tailored problem-solving aligned to NDIS goals.
This flexible delivery model supports learning, confidence-building, and independence while reducing barriers associated with face-to-face programs.
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