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Western Area FYI – Issue 19 – June 2025

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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.

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Download Issue 19

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

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 149 – Southern Area FYI – 29th May 2025

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Welcome to Issue 149 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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Image with text promoting Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI (For Your Information)

Download Issue 149

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / very low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

We have also included our School Uniform Toolkit again on Page 3 – A free practical resource for use by any group who want to set up and run a recycling scheme in their area.  

Stay connected!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

MYBnk FREE Live Webinar Lesson

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MyBnk is hosting a FREE live webinar lesson to give teens the tools to stay safe in today’s digital world. Join us for The Big Money Ready Lesson on Thursday 26th June!

This 45-minute interactive session will cover:

Online scams

Phishing

In-game scams

Shopping scams

By the end of the lesson, learners will know some of the different types of online scams, be able to recognise key features of online scams, and know actions that can be taken if they have been scammed or are worried they have been scammed.

Event Details:
What: The Big Money Ready Lesson – Financial Scams & Digital Safety
When: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Who it’s for: Secondary schools, youth organisations, and young people aged 11–18
Cost: Completely FREE

Our goal is simple: help the next generation become money smart and scam safe. Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, parent, or someone who supports young people — this is an opportunity to equip them with knowledge that truly protects.

Signup and more info here: https://www.mybnk.org/big-money-lesson/

Issue 148 – Southern Area FYI – 15th May 2025

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Welcome to Issue 148 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Image with text promoting Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI (For Your Information)

Image with text promoting Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI (For Your Information)

Download Issue 148

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

On Page 3 you will see a call to submit any summer activities you are planning and want to promote for children, young people and families. This makes it easier for parents, carers and practitioners to access this important information. Please also include any local activities you are aware of, as well as free/very low costs resources.

We have included our School Uniform Recycling Toolkit on Page 4. This is a free practical resource for use by any group who want to set up and run a recycling scheme in their area. To find out more about this and learn how we can help support you, please contact us at the usual address. 

It is Mental Health Awareness Week. You will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Stay connected! 

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI Issue 18 – May 2025

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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.

Download Issue 18

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