Our Services

To create opportunities that are meaningful and purposeful for people with diverse capabilities and assist them with leading a good life, in everyday places, as others do at similar stages of life. We will achieve this by enabling them to participate in and make a positive contribution to their communities

Business Enterprise

Our purpose is to empower individuals with diverse capabilities to achieve independence through meaningful employment and community support. We focus on potential, providing steeping stones to employment and ensuring each client is paid fairly. By collaborating with stakeholders and leveraging community resources, we foster a sense of belonging, and support independent living. Enriching the community, while making lives better.

Aims of our service

To create employment opportunities that are meaningful and purposeful for people with diverse capabilities.

Sustainable employment that develops self-worth and self esteem and enhances each individuals mana.

Supported Employment

We provide the necessary support to help individuals access open employment, offering them the stepping stones they need to succeed.

Stepping Stones

At Stepping Stones, we offer two key services: vocational services and supported employment contracts. Through our supported employment program, we are committed to securing meaningful employment for our clients, ensuring they work a minimum of five hours per week and earn at least the minimum wage.

In alignment with Atāwhai’s trust deed, we support individuals with intellectual or learning disabilities, providing them with a crucial stepping stone towards greater independence and inclusion in the workforce. Being part of Atāwhai allows us to build strong connections with our clients, the community, local employers, and our dedicated team.

Our support extends beyond job placement—we assist clients throughout the entire employment process, from interview preparation to ongoing workplace support. By maintaining close relationships with both clients and employers, we ensure the best possible job fit, promoting long-term success.

We are always seeking more employers to partner with us in creating inclusive and supportive work environments. If you are an employer interested in making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Linda Alldridge
Stepping stones

We are always on the lookout for employers
who can provide employment opportunities.

Community Participation & Inclusion

Our individually tailored vocational services enable people to actively participate and contribute to their communities, making a difference in ways valued by all.

We aim to support individuals to:

We also play a role in helping to build:

Target Group and Eligibility Criteria

Target Group and Eligibility Criteria

For people who have an Intellectual Disability who need support to participate in and contribute to their communities. People eligible to participate in these services will:

Prior to any services commencing:

The client will be self referred or referred from another agency.

Application Process

They will be able to:

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