KAHUKURA
SPECIALISED SUPPORT

Our Kahukura service is dedicated to building the financial resilience of clients through comprehensive, wrap-around support. BFC Plus, a core element of our service, is specifically tailored for New Zealanders facing severe financial hardship and multiple disadvantages. This service is focused on household finances, not business or commercial matters.

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BFC Plus is designed for those who require intensive support, including individuals who are:

• Experiencing multiple crises, such as severe financial hardship

• Struggling to cope with sudden life changes

• Engaging with multiple services like Oranga Tamariki, family violence services, or English language support

• Vulnerable to financial abuse or exploitation

• In need of some form of money management

 

Clients in this group often:

• Have limited or no financial literacy

• Frequently use Work and Income hardship grants

• Are commonly referred to BFC services due to repeated hardship grant requests

      Additionally, they may face social, economic, and health challenges such as:

• Isolation or lack of access to whānau or community resources

• Addiction issues (drugs, alcohol, gambling)

• Long-term unemployment or reliance on benefits

• Unstable living conditions or transience

• Family violence

• Lack of basic amenities

• Chronic health issues or disabilities

• Mental health challenges

• Lack of transport

• A history of incarceration

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These clients have an immediate need for holistic support to address the multiple crises they are facing, and Kahukura is here to provide that essential guidance and assistance.