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Issue 167 – Southern Area FYI – 4 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 167 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

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There are various Awareness Weeks taking place across June, so you will find lots of information contained in today’s newsletter about events, workshops and opportunities relating to (amongst others): Volunteers’ Week, Child Safety Week, Carers’ Week, Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, Loneliness Awareness Week, Men’s Health Week, and NI Alcohol Awareness Week.

Also, see Page 5 for further details on how to send us your submissions for the final ‘Summer Is Coming’ special edition this month.

Please be sure to share any relevant details with parents/carers and colleagues with whom you work, to help us spread the word about all the great opportunities which are available in the Southern Trust Area.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

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Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.

Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.

Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book

Mindset leaflet 

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

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Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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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 / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so 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.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Online Event for Practitioners-Thursday 11th June

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Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

Promotional poster for “Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Practitioner’s Event.” The image shows an adult holding an infant close at face level on the left side. On the right, event details are displayed with teal and soft pastel design elements. The theme is “Attunement.” The event is an online session taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The keynote speaker is Mary Coughlin, listed with qualifications and as founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. The poster includes Health and Social Care (HSC) branding and a “Register Here” button at the bottom.

The Child Development Interventions Coordinators from across Northern Ireland are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families in respective Trust areas to a free online event in recognition of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

This session aims to raise awareness of this year’s theme, Attunement, and to explore its importance in supporting infant mental health.

Event details:
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams (Webinar)

Please share with your teams/contacts

Advance booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please use the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infant-mental-health-awareness-week-event-theme-attunement-tickets-1988084042890?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Issue 165 – Southern Area FYI – 23 April 2026

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Welcome to Issue 165 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

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We hope that everyone is back & feeling refreshed after the recent Easter break. It seems that local services & organisations have hit the ground running, as we have a wide range of training opportunities, workshops, events, parenting programmes & activities included in what is another jam-packed edition of our newsletter!

On the next page 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 / low-cost resources.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area