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Scoop
17-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Thrive Whaikaha: Empowering Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
Thrive Whaikaha, an innovative program designed to empower individuals with disabilities to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, is set to begin again in July 2025. This free, bespoke, and empowering programme aims to break down barriers and provide tailored guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs who live with a disability. A Programme Tailored for Success Thrive Whaikaha offers participants an opportunity to develop a business idea from scratch. Whether they are just starting out, have prior experience, or are purely interested in entrepreneurship, the program provides the tools and support necessary to turn ideas into reality. Key details include: A free weekly workshop to help participants build and refine their business ideas. Held at 28 Taupo Quay, a fully accessible location, with free lunch provided at all sessions. Starting Wednesday July 9th, 2025. 'This initiative is focused on enabling individuals with disabilities to overcome challenges and take control of their own economic futures.' says James Paul at Thrive Whanganui. "This course and the staff who deliver the material empower individuals to regain independence through self-employment, so they can feel fulfilled and contribute to society. The staff were highly considerate of everyone's needs, motivational, and resourceful. This initiative brings us HOPE for a better future." - Thrive Whaikaha August participant. Thrive Whaikaha is a bespoke programme designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities in Aotearoa. With a focus on inclusion, innovation, and real-world impact, the programme is committed to breaking down systemic exclusive barriers and creating opportunities for all.
Perth Now
01-06-2025
- Perth Now
Devastated family speak after mother shot dead by husband leaving little girl an orphan
The devastated family of a mother shot dead by her husband in a murder-suicide have broken their silence as they rally to support her orphaned daughter. Krystel and James Paul, both 41, were found dead in separate rooms inside their Verbena Dr home in Mount Sheridan, Cairns, on Tuesday night. The married couple's nine-year-old daughter had fled the home to sound the alarm, banging at a neighbour's door. Krystel's sister Jasmin Bolt said, as the young girl braces for a future without her parents, they wanted to set up a GoFundMe to support her. 'We're trying to navigate through this hard time and I need to make sure (her daughter) is financially secure for her future,' Bolt said. Police believe James shot his wife before taking his own life. On Friday a friend of Krystel's said the Queensland mother had been planning on leaving her husband before she was killed. 'She'd packed her and her daughter's belongings in the boot and was literally about to leave,' the friend told prominent domestic violence advocate Sherele Moody. Krystel and James Paul. The couple were not known to police. Credit: Instagram Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the couple's sudden deaths, with Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier saying they did not have a history of domestic violence or mental health issues. 'It's always possible that things go on behind closed doors that family, friends and police are not aware of,' she said. 'But our investigations have indicated to date that there is no indication that there was any domestic violence within that relationship.' The couple was not known to police. Multiple firearms were found in the home, all registered to the husband. According to police, the child had been 'alerted to the incident occurring' before seeking help from family members and neighbours. 'That triple zero call occurred as a result of another family member calling us,' Bell said. Police said the girl and family members are being given ongoing support. 'This is not only a tragic occurrence for friends and family, it also significantly impacts the whole of the community,' Bell said. An investigation is ongoing. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men's Referral Service, 1300 766 491. If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.
The Australian
31-05-2025
- General
- The Australian
Krystel Paul's sister raises money for her niece
The sister of a mother who was allegedly killed by her husband in a suspected murder suicide is raising money to support the couple's child, now in her care following the tragedy. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul, both aged 41, were found after emergency services were called to a Cairns home about 7.15pm on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check. When officers arrived at the Mount Sheridan home on Verbena Dr they found both bodies with gunshot wounds. Those close to Ms Paul said she was allegedly planning to leave her husband, The Cairns Post reported. Mr Paul was reportedly a registered gun owner who kept multiple firearms at the home. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul were found on Tuesday evening following a welfare check. Picture: Instagram. Ms Paul's sister, Jasmin Bolt, has set up a fundraiser to support the couple's child, who had sought help from a neighbour on Tuesday evening. More than $10,000 has been raised on the Go Fund Me page, with Ms Bolt writing she would be looking after he niece, along with her mother, following her sister's death. 'I need to make sure (her niece) is financially secure for her future, to help with schooling moving forward,' Ms Bolt wrote on the fundraiser. 'Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.' Cairns' Police Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier told media the couple's nine-year old daughter had gone to neighbour Danna Lancini's home to seek help on Tuesday evening. 'We provided an immediate response due to the concerns of the welfare of the occupants of that house, and unfortunately upon arrival, both male and female were located deceased,' Acting Inspector Bell said. Ms Lancini said the young girl told her 'dad sent me here because (my mum) is dead', the Cairns Post reported. '(Her dad) told her to run to (my) house and then ring her grandma and tell her that the mum's dead,' Ms Lancini said. 'I didn't believe it …(but) he must've rung the ambulance because when I looked out, the police was there. 'It happened all at one … the daughter was in shock, and the police didn't really say anything.'
Daily Telegraph
31-05-2025
- General
- Daily Telegraph
Krystel Paul's sister raises money for her niece
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The sister of a mother who was allegedly killed by her husband in a suspected murder suicide is raising money to support the couple's child, now in her care following the tragedy. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul, both aged 41, were found after emergency services were called to a Cairns home about 7.15pm on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check. When officers arrived at the Mount Sheridan home on Verbena Dr they found both bodies with gunshot wounds. Those close to Ms Paul said she was allegedly planning to leave her husband, The Cairns Post reported. Mr Paul was reportedly a registered gun owner who kept multiple firearms at the home. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul were found on Tuesday evening following a welfare check. Picture: Instagram. Ms Paul's sister, Jasmin Bolt, has set up a fundraiser to support the couple's child, who had sought help from a neighbour on Tuesday evening. More than $10,000 has been raised on the Go Fund Me page, with Ms Bolt writing she would be looking after he niece, along with her mother, following her sister's death. 'I need to make sure (her niece) is financially secure for her future, to help with schooling moving forward,' Ms Bolt wrote on the fundraiser. 'Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.' Cairns' Police Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier told media the couple's nine-year old daughter had gone to neighbour Danna Lancini's home to seek help on Tuesday evening. 'We provided an immediate response due to the concerns of the welfare of the occupants of that house, and unfortunately upon arrival, both male and female were located deceased,' Acting Inspector Bell said. Ms Lancini said the young girl told her 'dad sent me here because (my mum) is dead', the Cairns Post reported. '(Her dad) told her to run to (my) house and then ring her grandma and tell her that the mum's dead,' Ms Lancini said. 'I didn't believe it …(but) he must've rung the ambulance because when I looked out, the police was there. 'It happened all at one … the daughter was in shock, and the police didn't really say anything.' Originally published as Sister's move for niece after young mum allegedly killed by partner in suspected murder-suicide
News.com.au
31-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Sister's move for niece after young mum allegedly killed by partner in suspected murder-suicide
The sister of a mother who was allegedly killed by her husband in a suspected murder suicide is raising money to support the couple's child, now in her care following the tragedy. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul, both aged 41, were found after emergency services were called to a Cairns home about 7.15pm on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check. When officers arrived at the Mount Sheridan home on Verbena Dr they found both bodies with gunshot wounds. Those close to Ms Paul said she was allegedly planning to leave her husband, The Cairns Post reported. Mr Paul was reportedly a registered gun owner who kept multiple firearms at the home. Ms Paul's sister, Jasmin Bolt, has set up a fundraiser to support the couple's child, who had sought help from a neighbour on Tuesday evening. More than $10,000 has been raised on the Go Fund Me page, with Ms Bolt writing she would be looking after he niece, along with her mother, following her sister's death. 'I need to make sure (her niece) is financially secure for her future, to help with schooling moving forward,' Ms Bolt wrote on the fundraiser. 'Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.' Cairns' Police Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier told media the couple's nine-year old daughter had gone to neighbour Danna Lancini's home to seek help on Tuesday evening. 'We provided an immediate response due to the concerns of the welfare of the occupants of that house, and unfortunately upon arrival, both male and female were located deceased,' Acting Inspector Bell said. Ms Lancini said the young girl told her 'dad sent me here because (my mum) is dead', the Cairns Post reported. '(Her dad) told her to run to (my) house and then ring her grandma and tell her that the mum's dead,' Ms Lancini said. 'I didn't believe it …(but) he must've rung the ambulance because when I looked out, the police was there. 'It happened all at one … the daughter was in shock, and the police didn't really say anything.'
