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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. 

Education Authority Regional Assessment of Need

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The purpose of the survey is to identify the needs and inequalities facing children and young people and vulnerable groups who experience poor educational, health or social outcomes. Our aim is to listen to and learn from children and young people and act on their views and opinions. Your feedback will inform future decision.

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The survey will close at 4pm on 22nd November 2024

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

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

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)

Family Fund Information and Support Events

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On Wednesday 6 November, Family Fund will be hosting an information and support event in Portadown, for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. Come and meet organisations and charities that can help, and find out more about access to Family Fund’s support services, grants and information.

Location: Millennium Court, 5-7 William Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3NX

Date and time: Wednesday 6 November, between 9.30am and 2pm

Register for event here: www.familyfund.org.uk/portadownnov24

 

Issue 135 – Southern Area FYI – 17 October 2024

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Welcome to Issue 135 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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Download Issue 135 

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

With the half-term breaking coming up, the next issue of ‘FYI’ will be circulated in three weeks time, on Thursday 7th November. (We’ll send out a reminder closer to the time!).

In the meantime, next Monday, 21st October, sees the start of Parenting Week. We have included, in this edition, a wide range of support and opportunities for parents, and encourage as many people to avail of these resources as possible.

 Have a listen to the fantastic Podcast on Page 34 on Anxiety-Based School Avoidance by Parentline NI, where they share some of the stories and experiences from parents and shine a light on this pertinent issue.

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)