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Issue 137 – Southern Area FYI – 21st November 2024

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Welcome to Issue 137 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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The run up to Christmas hasn’t eased the workload of key services and organisations supporting children, young people and families. A lot of colleagues we have spoken with are under more pressure to support families at this time of the year with practical and emotional support. Please have a look through this edition of ‘FYI’ and, if there is anything that may be of use to you, your colleagues or families with whom you work, then be sure to pass on this vital information.

Our next edition, and the last issue of 2024, will be on Thursday 5th December, so please make sure any submissions for inclusion are with us by Tuesday 3rd December.

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)

ABC Council Community Support Hubs

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A number of ‘Community Support Hubs’ offering confidential help, support and advice for residents across the Council area, as well as a warm welcome and cup of tea, will open up to the public in November.

Organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these Community Support Hubs will give residents an opportunity to meet with key support organisations who will give advice and guidance around matters relating to housing, food, fuel, universal credit, advice provision and more.

The Hubs will also offer information on home safety, waste management, training and employability, health and wellbeing, as well as signposting to the correct support organisations to ensure people can access the right help for their circumstances.

The Community Support Hub information is now live on the Council website and can be previewed on the link below:

Drop-in Community Support Hubs – where everyone is welcome – Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Please download the following Community Support Hub flyers for information on venues and dates:

The QR code on the flyer will take you directly to our Council website.

The first Community Support Hub took place in Lurgan Town Hall on Tuesday 12th November 2024. 

Mindwise Parenting Workshop – Fermanagh

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Image with text, two people and a QR code promoting Mindwise parenting workshop We are excited to invite you to a Parent Workshop and Information Session for our new program, Beyond Bricks Wellness, on Wednesday, November 27th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Fermanagh House.

This workshop will introduce Beyond Bricks Wellness, a pilot program designed to support children aged 5–12 who are experiencing emotional health and well-being challenges. Through play-based approaches, we aim to foster a trusting environment where children can understand their emotions and develop resilience skills for now and in the future.

Recognising the essential role of parents in this journey, we are also committed to supporting parents’ well-being.

This session will provide valuable insights on supporting your child’s emotional growth, along with resources for enhancing your own well-being as caregivers. Additionally, we welcome your feedback to help shape and improve our programs.

Western Area FYI – Issue 12 – November 2024

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Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact:

Dr Priscilla Magee – Mobile  07880723076     priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117
paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

Issue 136 – Southern Area FYI – 7th November 2024

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Welcome to Issue 136 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

 Download Issue 136 – FYI – 7th November 2024

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More activities, opportunities, training and awareness for you to have a look at in the Southern Area. Please feel free to click on the links provided to find out more and register.

For anyone who attends our Locality Planning Groups, please complete the survey on Page 3 to give your feedback on how you would like to see next year’s meetings. For those who do not attend these meetings, contact us to find out what they are and what they do, and, most importantly, what benefit they can be to you.

See you again in a fortnight!

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)