See below details for two exciting events coming up in September for voluntary youth work providers!
This is an opportunity to get involved in conversations on the future of the voluntary youth work sector in NI. You can sign up by scanning the QR code below;
Short course on Early Adversity and Developmental Trauma with Ulster University School of Psychology.
Contact Dr. Dominic McSherry; d.mcsherry@ulster.ac.uk for more information.
Springboard are currently recruiting young people for new Programmes:
Flyer – Journeys consists of 4 distinct programmes, each tailored to specific needs, aimed at young people aged between 16 – 24 years from across the Greater Belfast area, depending on what programme they choose. Journeys provides young people the opportunity to create positive change both for themselves and their communities. There are four key themes that underpin Journeys which are Personal development, Good Relations, Citizenship and Employability.
Flyer – YouthStart provides participants aged 16 – 30 assistance to work out their career aspirations and steer through their employability and career pathway.The programme supports individual development to build confidence, overcome barriers and understand their tailored career development ‘map’. The programme can be tailored around the individual through 1-1 support, group work and training to meet specific needs.
Flyer – HeadStart is a Skills for life and work programme working with 16-23* year olds (criteria applies). The programme operates over one year, 4 days per week starting in September. Young people can gain Level 1 in Youth Work or Level 1 in Business Administration as well as Essential Skills in Maths, English and ICT. Young people will also build key personal and employability skills through work placements.
Flyer – Ignite is a fun based learning programme for 14-17 years olds to get involved in relationship building, social action projects, personal development and confidence building, residentials, new experiences and celebration event.
Participants from both the Journeys and HeadStart programmes can benefit from:
Monday 10th June marks the beginning of Infant Mental Health Week. The theme this year is ‘Speak up for babies’
The April edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/42911/fsh-newsletter-april24.pdf
(Please Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device. Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).
Welcome to the April edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter. As usual, you’ll find lots of information on services and events in your area and useful resources. We also have an interview with Lisa Grant, the co-ordinator for the Craigavon, Portadown and Banbridge Family Support Hub. Lisa isn’t one for the limelight so I really appreciate her taking the time to speak with me and agreeing to be our featured co-ordinator. We’re always looking at ways to improve and expand our Newsletter so if you have any ideas or suggestions please get in contact, all feedback is greatly appreciated.
It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability, mental health and wellbeing advice, Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!
Previous editions of the newsletter are available at http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs under Family Support Newsletter section.
