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The NSPCC in Northern Ireland has launched its ‘All Babies Count’ campaign to highlight the vulnerability of babies and to call for better and earlier support for new parents.

It's November - which means it's 'Movember'! The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is calling all Mo Bros to grow and groom their moustache or beard to raise awareness and funds to help men and their families affected by cancer in Northern Ireland.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is using Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November to highlight the signs and symptoms of the disease which kills almost 900 local people each year and is Northern Ireland’s biggest cancer killer.

Do you know someone effected by stroke or who has made a difference in the area of stroke? Then nominate them for a Northern Ireland Stroke Award now!!

For those people in ‘at risk’ groups, flu can cause serious illness and result in a stay in hospital, or even death. Even if you currently feel fit and healthy, you may be at increased risk of flu and should receive the free vaccine. It is also important

NIFHA is glad to learn the DSD proposes to seek permission from DFP for housing associations to redeem public loans taken out under an earlier financial regime. The intention would be to replace them by private loans carrying lower rates.

Do you know an outstanding lady who could be the next “Woman of the Year”? The countdown is on to nominate a leading lady in your life for the Woman of the Year Awards in association with Dixon’s of Coleraine.

An update on the move to AbilityNet. Rumination on the involvement of OT's in ICT. A brief report on the Business in the Community Connect-Ability exhibition. Hopes about finding a volunteer in Omagh.

NICCY launches its ‘Barriers to Effective Government Delivery for Children in Northern Ireland’ report.

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Perfect Platform to Showcase Social Entrepreneur Successes

Social entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland are making the most of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), with help from UnLtd.

Young people across Northern Ireland have the opportunity to ‘get in the picture’ this month as The Coca-Cola Cinemagic Festival, funded by Northern Ireland Screen supported by DCAL, opens in Belfast on 16th November and runs for 17 days!

A one day workshop for community workers that will provide an introduction to global learning and how it can be applied in community settings.

The phones4change appeal is a major mobile phone recycling scheme being rolled out across Northern Ireland, in schools and businesses alike, to support The Comber Foundation which works to improve lives of disabled children and young people in Romania

FREE TRAINING FOR OLDER PEOPLE GROUPS /GROUPS WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE - Simple Effective Group Finance Systems (to help keep you safe)

Is your Group involved in the promotion of wellbeing and positive mental health? If so, this course is for you! Book by 30th November and avail of the special discount!! Only 10 places available - so don't delay!!

Local Firstsource workers have been donating their spare change in aid of ChildLine for this year’s Bring a Pound to Work Day.

The Big Lottery Fund is holding a briefing event for NI organisations eligible to apply to its UK-wide Millennium Now programme. To see if you're eligible to attend go to the Registration page on our website www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/millenniumnow

A Volunteer Recognition and Celebration Reception was held in Belfast City Hall to acknowledge volunteers involved in the British Transplant Games which took place during the Summer.

"I found every aspect of the conference relevant and could not have asked for anything
more with regards to the topics that were discussed."

The Northern Ireland Housing Council awards each year recognise the valuable contribution made to our society by those professionals working in housing.

Workshops providing the opportunity for participants to influence the emerging model of community planning in Belfast and to hear first hand how the voluntary and community sectors in Scotland have influenced and been affected by community planning

A seminar to review work done across Derry/Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh over the past 18 months to tackle ‘Hidden Harm’ - the effect of parental alcohol misuse on children and families - took place in the Waterfoot Hotel last week.

William Stringer from Moneymore and Ciaran Weir from Lurgan are two of 25 young people from across the UK set to put across their views at this week's international cyberspace conference in London.

UnLtd comes to Fermanagh to discuss awards available to youth and those aged over 50. Workshop lunch event on 23 Nov and individual meetings available throughout 23 and 24 Nov. UnLtd is keen to make contact with individuals, groups, youth and over 50s.

Barnardo's NI recently launched its Young People's Partnership in Armagh which offers mental health and education support and aims to help vulnerable young people integrate and play a more positive role in their communities.