Our stories
Our Recovery and Families services are confidential and the privacy and safety of the people we partner are our highest priority. This section will cover our programmes and groups and our journey as we expereince them together.
All Pou Whakaaro services are now operating from 1 Bracken Street, Whakatane.
Pou Whakaaro provides support to people with disabilities, mental health issues, and/or addictions to achieve their goals, gain independence and inclusion within their chosen community.
START YOUR OWN MICRO BUSINESS
HOW TO START
The team at Pou Whakaaro have created a programme to support people into starting their own small business.
Micro Business is an innovative community initiative giving people the opportunity to work at their own pace, master a skill, develop confidence, contribute to the community and get paid for it!
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If you find you are constantly struggling with barriers into the workforce such as a disability or experience of a mental health issue, starting your own Micro Business is a great way for you to:
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Identify your skills and passion
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Learn business skills
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Establish plans and goals
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Develop a product or service
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Grow in confidence while earning money!
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If you are interested in starting your own Micro Business and would like to participate in our Micro business programme below, then please contact Shellie Goldsmith at Pou Whakaaro to see if you meet our criteria.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have the following Micro Business opportunities available:
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Beeswax wraps
- Gardening label packs
- Bath & Body products
- Doggy treats & toys
- Up-cycled objects
- Herb infused oils
- Buntings, bibs & bandanas (sewing project)
If none of these appeal to you, we would love to hear your own ideas.
Contact the Microbusiness Coordinator for more information.
MICRO BUSINESS PROGRAMME
01/ Module One
My strengths
Finding my strengths through living life well.
06/ Module Six
Money Money Money
Budgeting, costing and fundraising.
04/ Module Four
Getting down to business
Business planning, what's involved in starting up a business.
09/ Module Nine
Safety first
Health and Safety.
04/ Module Four
Getting down to business
Business planning, what's involved in starting up a business.
05/ Module Five
Getting over it
Goal setting, setting business goals.
02/ Module Two
What's my passion?
Discovering my passion, passion is interest.
07/ Module Seven
Singing your own praises
Marketing: features and benefits.
08/ Module Eight
On record
Keeping financial records, profit and loss.
03/ Module Three
What's the problem?
Turning problems into opportunities through problem solving.
09/ Module Nine
Safety first
Health and Safety.
10/ Module Ten
Customer service
Customer service, business ethics, communication and attitude.