Our Mission
Empowering Lives Through Floristry and Acts of Kindness.
Mission
Making a Difference
Our goal is simple: to hire people experiencing homelessness without exploiting those in need.
At SLAK Flowers, we strive to break the cycle of homelessness by providing stable employment opportunities, training, and a supportive community. We believe in creating a future where everyone has the chance to shine, regardless of their past.
Our Mission Defined
Spreading loving acts of kindness can take on many forms, from something as paramount as providing life changing opportunities, to the simple act of gifting a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
SLAK to…. Possibilities
- We offer people who are experiencing homelessness the possibility to enroll as a two week intern, allowing a window to review SLAK flowers is a mutual fit.
- Following two weeks of learning and engagement with the training team, a job offer will be made.
- We won’t make assumptions, nor get caught up in the past. Together we will focus on the future.
- No possibility comes without challenges, no opportunity is always easy. We offer unfettered support in the role, at whatever pace is required.
- We believe in the ‘Yes, and’ mindset. Achieved through creativity, curiosity and concepts of learning. We don’t want to just create work possibilities, but possibilities of happiness and joy, of success and community. Our classes and training will support this mindset from day one.
SLAK to… Change
- Confidence is a change brought about by time and training. We are as invested in developing confidence in using skills, as we are in developing the skills themselves.
- Change can be overwhelming and our structured training program allows for this. There is no one size fits all approach to developing skills.
- Change isn’t just about work, it’s about the workplace. Through supportive groups of motivated people, we aim to ensure everyone stands on their own two feet.
- Creativity, courage and connection are life learning pursuits and working for SLAK flowers is an inspiring way to keep that commitment.
SLAK to … Transformation
Training and development are nothing without reward and we believe all workplaces should celebrate the wins of all sizes. Incentives and perks are provided as in any job role.
SLAK to… Trends
Through partnerships and open discussions outside the flower studio, we aim to educate and enlighten other businesses to supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, and invite them to let go of any unfounded stigmas to provide more second chances.
SLAK to… Leadership
- The purpose of any job role must be more than that specific role, and thus our training won’t simply focus on the creative skills of floristry, but also grow other skills that can develop into leadership roles.
- A stable income, new skills and regaining independence are essential parts of SLAK, but setting up our team to flourish beyond our business is key. We want to ensure our team members leave ready for future careers.
SLAK to… Growth
- Personal development, confidence and passions are staple to SLAK. Finding personal purposes and standing proud on our own feet are essential to forward progression. We aim to inspire our team members to achieve this within their one year contract.
- Seeking potential partnerships with TAFE (technical and further education) for short courses.
SLAK to… Game changers
Once a member of the SLAK family, always a member of the SLAK family. When our time together ends we know it won’t be goodbye, it’s simply time for another game changer to step into the world and shine. Equipped, empowered, and embarking on their own mission to spread loving acts of kindness.
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Support a Florist Making a Real Difference
We are not a charity. We believe in dignity, self-worth, and hard-earned opportunities. By investing in our team members, we can make real, lasting changes. Join us in making a difference, one person and one story at a time.
