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The Handmade Production Programme provides opportunities for individuals to develop practical production skills, participate in income-generating activities, and contribute to the creation of marketable handmade products.
The programme combines skills development, supported production opportunities, product innovation, and market access to help participants build confidence, develop livelihoods, and improve economic participation.
It also provides Work for Life opportunities for individuals who may not yet be ready for employment, enterprise development, or formal training programmes.
What We Offer
What We Offer
Production Skills Training
Production Skills Training
Participants can develop a variety of practical handmade production skills, including:
• Sewing and machine sewing
• Crochet and knitting
• Beading and jewellery making
• Soft toy production
• Slow stitching and embroidery
• Paper crafts
• Upcycled products
• Ceramics
• Tufting and textile products
• Other handmade production skills
Market Access and Sales
Market Access and Sales
We help participants access markets for their products through:
• Market days
• Retail partnerships
• Tourism opportunities
• Exhibitions and events
• Online promotion and sales opportunities
• Bulk orders and special projects
Work for Life
Work for Life
Work for Life provides supported participation opportunities for individuals who face barriers to employment, enterprise development, or formal training.
Participants contribute according to their abilities while developing confidence, routine, social connection, skills, and purpose.
Activities may include:
• Product preparation
• Cutting and sorting materials
• Stuffing products
• Packaging
• Quality control support
• Simple production activities
• Production assistance roles
Product Development and Innovation
Product Development and Innovation
The programme encourages creativity and continuous learning through:
• Product design workshops
• Product innovation
• Development of new product lines
• Indigenous and locally inspired products
• Market testing and feedback
Production Opportunities
Production Opportunities
Participants may contribute to the production of handmade products for sale through local and external markets.
Activities may include:
• Team-based production
• Product manufacturing
• Product finishing
• Packaging and preparation
• Quality control
Production Groups and Cooperatives
Production Groups and Cooperatives
We support the development of production groups and cooperative initiatives that create opportunities for collaboration, income generation, and mutual support.
Support may include:
• Production groups
• Women's production groups
• Cooperative development
• Leadership development
• Group mentoring
Who Can Access This Programme?
Who Can Access This Programme?
This programme is open to:
Individuals seeking practical production skills
Women seeking income-generating opportunities
Development Clients requiring supported participation opportunities
Elderly participants
Individuals facing barriers to employment
Aspiring producers and artisans
Individuals interested in creative and handmade products
Annual Activities
Annual Activities
Approximately 20 production skills courses annually
Ongoing Work for Life opportunities
Product development workshops
Production activities across multiple product lines
Market access and sales opportunities
Support for production groups and cooperative initiatives
Production of handmade products for local and external markets
Your Production Pathway
Your Production Pathway
Development Helpdesk
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Production Skills Training
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Work for Life or Production Participation
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Product Development and Production
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Market Access and Sales
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Income Generation and Livelihood Opportunities
Participants may remain involved in production activities or progress into employment, enterprise development, or cooperative opportunities.
Why Handmade Production?
Why Handmade Production?
Handmade Production provides more than skills training. It creates opportunities for people to participate, contribute, learn, earn income, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
For many participants, it serves as a bridge between vulnerability and greater independence, helping them develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to pursue broader livelihood opportunities.
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