Our Mission
The ASMEF has been established to:
Raise funds and in-kind support;
Deliver these contributions to those in need; and
Support and advocate for the sector.
It’s our hope that through our work we can minimise the crisis and accelerate the recovery for all involved.
Unfortunately it is going to take many months and years for everyone to fully recover. It’s our intention to remain in operation for as long as it takes.
ASMEF is a NFP organisation.
Treasure
The reality of the situation sees most individuals requiring cash. As such, we ask you to donate what you can.
Every last bit helps and collectively we can and will achieve great things.
Talent
Those of you who can’t make a cash contribution, please consider any other in-kind support you may be willing to provide. This may include:
Professional services e.g. legal or accounting advice;
Creative services e.g. brand and marketing;
Operational support e.g. office space or admin support;
Advisory or mentoring services;
Volunteer services, to support with required activities.
Time
For the Fund to deliver on our mission, we require a collective, organised and urgent response.
If you can support with your time and effort, it will go a long way.
Small business and family enterprise in Australia represent the ‘engine room’ of the economy and the heart of our community. Small business accounts for between 97.4% and 98.4% of all businesses, depending on whether you define a small business based on number of employees or turnover.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, 2020