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

A Young Person’s Vision for Youth Work in NI – Omagh Youth Centre

An interactive & fun youth-led event to hear from young people about what you want for the future of youth work.

Saturday 9th November in Omagh Youth Centre from 10:30-2pm with pizza to finish

This event is for 13-25 year olds, to hear directly from them about their their ideas for the future of youth work in Northern Ireland.

The Department of Education has started a review of youth work policy. As young people are key stakeholders in youth work, we are putting their voices at the centre of the policy development.

With the help of a Young Person’s Reference Group we are running multiple events on the theme of ‘A Young Person’s Vision for Youth Work in NI’. This event will take place in Omagh, with others having taken place in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.

Join us at Omagh Youth Centre to have your say! The event has been designed by young people and will use youth work methods to achieve a balance of fun and engaging activities. There will be spot prizes throughout the day and we will finish with pizza for lunch.

Whether you’ve been involved in youth work before or are new to it, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a discussion that will shape the future of youth work for years to come!

Eventbrite link to register 

Western Area FYI – Issue 11

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Welcome to the packed 10th issue of FYI your monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.

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

Western Area FYI – Issue 10

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Welcome to the packed 10th issue of FYI your monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention/ prevention.

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

Western Area Autism Support Cafes

We are inviting adults, parents and carers of children and young people, who have:

  • ·         an autism diagnosis
  • ·         are awaiting an assessment
  • ·         are displaying early indicators ( suggesting their child may be Neurodiverse),

to attend our Autism Support Cafés with local support groups, information stalls and short workshops.

Download the 2024/25 Autism Cafe Booklet

These events are in partnership with statutory services and community and voluntary organisations who can support families on their autism journey.

Our aim is to bring together adults, parents, carers and organisations, to provide support and information on services available. We are hoping that those who attend will help us shape our plans for future events across the WHSCT, provide feedback, ideas and suggestions. This input will be extremely valuable in the co-design of our future Café’s.

  •  Tea & Coffee provided
  • Booking is not required. 

Any further questions or if your organisation would like to host a stall please email ClaireA.Hamilton@westerntrust.hscni.net