Encouraging people to make a list before going shopping to organise the priority of items ensures money is spent more wisely. Other courses cover first aid, anger management, self esteem and assertiveness skills - teaching people to say no and to respect those who say no. In the future they would like to set up a Woman's Day course and other health and wellness courses. They go away to Raurimu for two weeks and take part in team building exercises and adventure activities such as caving, mountain walking, river rafting and abseiling. The experience teaches them that there is strength in a team.
Participants learn the value of networking and keeping in contact with people.
The Salvation Army works with other agencies throughout Rotorua and wherever possible they point people in the direction of Family Help, Budget Advice, WINZ, their church groups, AA or Oasis Gambling to receive specific help and advice. They take great pride in being able to help those who are really needy when they are in need and then to enable them to help themselves. Captain Jill Knight says that Rotorua is a wonderful place to live. There are excellent supportive agencies, businesses and individuals who give money and resources willingly. The generosity of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust is tremendous.