Online modelling and portfolio coaching

Aspiring models and parents of teens, especially people in regional areas with no local classes, plus adults wanting camera confidence.

Course or monthly membership fees, paid one-on-one coaching sessions and portfolio reviews.

• Posing and presentation know-how
• Clear teaching over video
• Giving constructive written and spoken feedback
• Basic social media and online booking set-up

• Working with Children Check requirements if you coach under-18s, check your state or territory rules
• Online safety for young students, involve parents and use group or recorded sessions where sensible
• Never promise paid work or agency success, Australian Consumer Law applies to misleading claims
• Clear refund and payment terms, and register for GST if your turnover reaches the threshold
• Check you have the right to use any photos or music in your course material

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your camera and lighting, booking and video software, and how much you spend on marketing. Many people start with equipment they already own.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many students you take, your session prices and whether you offer one-on-one coaching. Revenue is not profit, and it can take time to build.

Check Working with Children Check requirements if you coach under-18s, and think about online safety by involving parents. Never promise paid work, as Australian Consumer Law applies. Set clear refund terms, check GST registration, and confirm you can use any photos or music.