TradeStart Advisers are your local experts in international trade who are part of the national TradeStart network delivered in partnership with Austrade.
We provide free, tailored support to help small and medium-sized businesses navigate the complexities of exporting.
How TradeStart Advisers can help
- Expert guidance: Receive one-on-one advice from sector specialists who understand your industry and target markets
- Market access: Get help identifying the right international markets and understanding trade rules and regulations
- Capability building: Access training, mentoring, and tools to build your export readiness
- Government connections: Tap into both NSW and Australian Government programs and services through a single point of contact.
Export programs
- Export Capability Building Program: Workshops and tools to help you prepare for international markets
- Going Global Export Programs: Tailored support to enter or expand into specific global markets
- Going Global Trade Missions: Join outbound delegations to key markets, supported by expert preparation and in-market assistance.
Connect with a TradeStart Adviser
Gosford
TradeStart Adviser: Sharon Foster
Ourimbah NSW
E: sharon.foster@investment.nsw.gov.au
Nowra
TradeStart Adviser: Rory McAlester
Nowra NSW
E: rory.mcalester@investment.nsw.gov.au
Orange
TradeStart Adviser: Chris Dennis
Orange NSW
E: chris.dennis@investment.nsw.gov.au
Parramatta
TradeStart Adviser: Hanh Hoang
Parramatta NSW
E: hanh.hoang@investment.nsw.gov.au
Port Macquarie
TradeStart Adviser: Gabrielle Oriel
Port Macquarie NSW
E: gabrielle.oriel@investment.nsw.gov.au
Sydney
TradeStart Adviser: Helen Chen
Sydney NSW
E: helen.chen@investment.nsw.gov.au
TradeStart Adviser: Kutay Kesim
Sydney NSW
E: kutay.kesim@investment.nsw.gov.au
TradeStart Adviser: Sunny Kwon
Sydney NSW
E: sunny.kwon@investment.nsw.gov.au
TradeStart Adviser: Sarah Lee (Tech only)
Sydney NSW
E: sarah.lee@investment.nsw.gov.au
Wagga Wagga
TradeStart Adviser: Robert Lansdown
Wagga Wagga NSW
E: robert.Lansdown@investment.nsw.gov.au