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Empowering Every Story Through Inclusive, Purpose-Driven, Circular Economy Work Models & Micro-Projects

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• Career • Portfolio • Business

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Whether you're dreaming from your desk or sketching ideas on the back of a napkin—your vision deserves a chance.
Deals Colony was built by everyday people turning everyday barriers into breakthroughs. Now it’s your turn. We’ve raised thousands across 60+ niches by following passion—not instructions.

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A personal invitation from Monika, our Founder, to team-up with Deals Colony and unlock your pathway to impact, dignity, and lasting change.

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Career • Portfolio • Business

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Start your 3‑month journey with Deals Colony — an Australian multicultural social enterprise delivering zero‑waste, circular economy projects and flexible career pathways. We welcome migrants, parents, NDIS participants, students, career‑changers, and purpose‑driven professionals seeking confidence, cultural connection, and job opportunities. Begin with a free career assessment and onboarding, then take on one small trial project to develop your first portfolio and step into income opportunities at your own pace. This is a gateway for people whose lives don’t fit traditional jobs — and who want flexible work. Trial projects unlock paid opportunities, with each project running for 6 weeks at just 2 hours per week. Training is provided in small, interactive Zoom groups on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Duration: 3 Months, flexible 2 hour/week (Excluded School Holidays)

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Unsure whether you want to start a business, build a flexible career, or simply take on short‑term projects to stay engaged, connected to your roots, or grow your portfolio? We’re here to help. Book your free Idea Assessment — we’ll help you shape your vision, estimate costs, and fulfil your current needs. Use your SPECIALGIFT2025 code before it expires. Duration: 2 hours

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Join our 2‑year zero‑waste pilot program designed for individuals, organisations, and changemakers who want to create income, reduce waste, and deliver sustainable impact. Members receive two years of visibility across our Circular Economy Network, plus access to workshops, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities that help you grow while reducing costs and carbon footprints. As part of this pilot, we collect impact data and ESG insights to support organisations that need to meet sustainability requirements — including councils, community organisations, social enterprises, SMEs working with government, and businesses applying for grants or tenders that require environmental reporting. By teaming up with Deals Colony, you unlock two powerful pathways: 1) Business Wellness Program: Co‑launch up to 40 projects in 12 months using our platform for free. Access strategy blueprints, mentoring, and build a purpose‑driven portfolio at your own pace. 2) Pro Bono & Low Bono Pathways: Access free training, mentoring, and one paid project opportunity funded by partners and sponsors through circular economy funds. Training is delivered sustainably via Zoom or community spaces in small, interactive groups with flexible scheduling. Duration: Membership is valid for 2 years and includes our team‑up deal: the Business Wellness Program, giving you 1 year of co‑launch opportunities with an optional 2‑hour/week commitment.

EOI: Circular Economy Network Membership

Turn Hobby Into A Business

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Avoid common mistakes & start earning from what you love. The #1 Mini Course for Dreamers! Learn how to turn your passion into profit and spark entrepreneurship—step-by-step. Duration: 6 Weeks, Flexible 2 hour/week

Launch Hobby or Side Business

Another helpful resource to assist you to prepare for starting a business is business.gov.au

Why Join Deals Colony’s Flexible Passion-Led Pathways

✅ Build real-world portfolios—no job or business needed

✅ Volunteer, paid, or skill-building collaborations

✅ Circular delivery · Purpose-led outcomes

✅ No hiring—just purpose-aligned collaboration

✅ 50+ contributors: students, creatives, micro-businesses

✅ Flexible, low-risk model—professional results without employment complexity

✅ Passion over profit · Fulfilment over salary · Impact over income

✅ Every project delivered with care, clarity & accountability

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Turn Skills Into Income

Our Framework: Theory of Change in Action

A simple way to show how small ideas grow into real income, confidence and community impact.

Learn practical strategies you can use right away.

Ideas, Hobbies, Skills, Lived Experience & Passions → Co-Created Trial Projects → MVPs & Side Hustles → Capacity-Building, Storytelling, Circular & Barter-Inspired Collaboration → Community Wellbeing, Inclusive Social Innovation & Future Readiness

By combining purpose with practical tools, we reduce skill and emotional waste, boost wellbeing and financial inclusion, and activate untapped potential in every home.

Duration: Flexible 2 hour/week

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Our Uniquely Structured Team Model Works

I walked away from a full-time IT job to create this movement. Why? Because too many people had brilliant ideas but had:

🚫 No support 🚫 No confidence 🚫 No money to invest

So, I created a platform where they could test and launch with support.

At Deals Colony, we offer:

✔️ Mentoring ✔️ Tools & Training ✔️ A Flexible Remote Work Setup ✔️ Team Support & Accountability.

Duration: Flexible 2 hour/week

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Our Core Values - Nothing Wasted. Everything Reimagined.

1. Repurpose, Reuse, Innovate: No Skills, Stories or Resources Wasted.

2. Follow Your Heart: We encourage everyone to lead with passion and purpose—trusting their instincts and values as they create, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful change.

3. Empower Voices with Respect: Every voice matters. We create safe spaces where people can speak up with confidence, listen with empathy, and uplift each other with kindness.

4. Challenge Yourself to Grow: Step beyond your comfort zone. Whether it’s learning something new, taking initiative, or embracing feedback—we believe growth starts with courage and curiosity.

5. Be Collaborative: We thrive on teamwork. By respecting each other’s ideas and working together openly, we create stronger, more inclusive outcomes for our community.

6. Take Responsibility: We own our actions—celebrating the wins, learning from the stumbles, and holding ourselves accountable with integrity and heart.

7. Work Hard, Party Hard: We believe in balance. Bring your best, show up with energy, and celebrate each milestone—big or small—with joy and gratitude.

Duration: Flexible 2 hour/week

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One Brand, Many Stories

From Hobby to Impact — The Story Behind Deals Colony

From Homegrown Ideas to Global Impact

Award-Winning Youth Initiative Happy Hobby Hour Junior

What started as a one-day school market store—sparked by a love for deal-hunting and a desire to earn flexibly—has grown into 50+ passion-led brands, co-created with families, friends, collaborators, students, and seniors across Australia. Founder Monika K, once navigating a structured IT career, used hobbies, skills and life experiences to build Deals Colony’s unique model: a digital-first, barter-inspired, and inclusive platform that helps others do the same—turning passions into projects, and ideas into income.

It all started during COVID. Our founder Monika launched a simple one-page “COVID Project” with wellbeing tips and Zoom sessions. 50+ people connected in just weeks, Featured in a community magazine (Neighbourhood Watch Australasia - NHWA), sparked live chats, new ideas, and online income. Those grassroots efforts laid the foundation for what you see today—a thriving platform that has supported: 1,000+ individuals across generations, 1000+ passion projects, 40+ profile-matched real-world experiences in one year, 30+ community collaborations.

One of our proudest achievements. Happy Hobby Hour Junior (HHHJ), co-created by Monika, her son and his friends during lockdown. What began as a screen-time alternative for kids, is now an award-winning youth initiative. 2024 Pine Rivers Small Business Award Winner, 500+ Youth Empowered Globally, 50+ Supporters, 300+ Families & Educators, $5,000 Raised for Sick Kids, Delivered in schools, camps & charities, Created income, passion-led careers and purpose for mums, elders, youth, and collaborators, Now Registered Social Enterprise, 2024.