Something special is cooking at CatholicCare, as four women bake, brew and perfect their traditional cultural recipes ahead of this weekend’s Multicultural Market.
“It is all coming together, and you can just feel the excitement between them,” Multicultural Programs Senior Employment Facilitator Natalie Booley said.
“It is really amazing to watch them develop, and the most enjoyable part is the market day – seeing them in action.”
The women will launch their own mobile food service businesses at the market, after completing the ten-week Multicultural Start-Ups Project which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.
The initiative supports clients of refugee and migrant background in navigating the requirements of starting a small business in Tasmania.
“This project provides tangible employment outcomes for participants and also facilitates a range of social and emotional benefits,” Natalie explained.
“Previous participants reported feeling more confident in navigating systems, and a greater understanding of their obligations as business owners. They also reported improved social connections and opportunities for peer collaboration, which they otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to form.”
With the second round now ready to launch, Natalie said food businesses had been an easy choice.
“The intakes are based on the needs we see within our client groups,” she said.
“There are a lot of people within our cohorts that are particularly interested in having small businesses with a food focus. Many are very entrepreneurial and excellent cooks!”
The course includes workshops and training sessions covering topics such as starting a small business, taking the business online, and financial management. Participants are also supported with navigating and applying for relevant food safety certifications, permits, and registrations.
“It is purposefully kept to a small group so we can provide our participants with the intensive wrap-around support they need, and cater to their individual needs,” Natalie said.
“We are setting them up to have this as a long-term, meaningful stream of income.”
At the market, Selam Tekele will launch Taste of Senafe, offering Eritrean artisan juices and smoothies alongside traditional Eritrean ginger coffee.
Abebea Berakhi will launch Mama Abebea, specialising in injera – a traditional Eritrean cuisine of sour bread with different toppings and sides such as chicken curry, vegetables, and pickles.
Fadia Alasaad will be making Middle Eastern finger food including falafel and savoury pastries at her business, Kaza Miza, while Basema Touma will be tempting customers with Middle Eastern sweets from Basema’s Kitchen.
“All of our participants have ideas for expanding their businesses, and they make a range of foods, but at this market they will offer a smaller range to complement each other, rather than compete with each other” Natalie said.
“There was excellent community support for the last market, and I think food is always something that brings people together. It is great to see people from all different backgrounds coming together to support them.”
- The Multicultural Start-Ups Market will be held this Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, from 10am to 2pm at 284 Elizabeth St, North Hobart - All welcome!
- Find out more about this initiative.
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Something special is cooking at CatholicCare, as four women bake, brew and perfect their traditional cultural recipes ahead of this weekend’s Multicultural Market.
“It is all coming together, and you can just feel the excitement between them,” Multicultural Programs Senior Employment Facilitator Natalie Booley said.
“It is really amazing to watch them develop, and the most enjoyable part is the market day – seeing them in action.”
The women will launch their own mobile food service businesses at the market, after completing the ten-week Multicultural Start-Ups Project which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.
The initiative supports clients of refugee and migrant background in navigating the requirements of starting a small business in Tasmania.
“This project provides tangible employment outcomes for participants and also facilitates a range of social and emotional benefits,” Natalie explained.
“Previous participants reported feeling more confident in navigating systems, and a greater understanding of their obligations as business owners. They also reported improved social connections and opportunities for peer collaboration, which they otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to form.”
With the second round now ready to launch, Natalie said food businesses had been an easy choice.
“The intakes are based on the needs we see within our client groups,” she said.
“There are a lot of people within our cohorts that are particularly interested in having small businesses with a food focus. Many are very entrepreneurial and excellent cooks!”
The course includes workshops and training sessions covering topics such as starting a small business, taking the business online, and financial management. Participants are also supported with navigating and applying for relevant food safety certifications, permits, and registrations.
“It is purposefully kept to a small group so we can provide our participants with the intensive wrap-around support they need, and cater to their individual needs,” Natalie said.
“We are setting them up to have this as a long-term, meaningful stream of income.”
At the market, Selam Tekele will launch Taste of Senafe, offering Eritrean artisan juices and smoothies alongside traditional Eritrean ginger coffee.
Abebea Berakhi will launch Mama Abebea, specialising in injera – a traditional Eritrean cuisine of sour bread with different toppings and sides such as chicken curry, vegetables, and pickles.
Fadia Alasaad will be making Middle Eastern finger food including falafel and savoury pastries at her business, Kaza Miza, while Basema Touma will be tempting customers with Middle Eastern sweets from Basema’s Kitchen.
“All of our participants have ideas for expanding their businesses, and they make a range of foods, but at this market they will offer a smaller range to complement each other, rather than compete with each other” Natalie said.
“There was excellent community support for the last market, and I think food is always something that brings people together. It is great to see people from all different backgrounds coming together to support them.”
- The Multicultural Start-Ups Market will be held this Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, from 10am to 2pm at 284 Elizabeth St, North Hobart - All welcome!
- Find out more about this initiative.
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