Children and families

This practical training programme will equip service and project leads with the tools and skills they need to evaluate the impact of their service or intervention in a meaningful way. It is suitable for those who need to understand the basics of evaluation, and those who need to enhance their skills in analysing and reporting data to be able to tell their story. The programme is split into 3 sessions, and you can choose to attend online or in person - you can attend an individual session or all 3 depending on your knowledge and experience.

Trans Pride NI Event Celebrating Gender Diversity and Transgender People On the 31st of May and 1st of June 2019 history will be made, when the first multi-event Trans Pride NI Festival takes place, celebrating gender diversity and transgender people at events in Belfast city centre. Themed “Celebrating Gender Diversity” this year’s festivities will include a vibrant and colourful march, discussions and an art exhibition on what it is like to be Trans, Intersex or Non-binary. 

Tell us what you would like to see and do

Trans Pride NI Organisational Meeting The Robinson Room in Alan’s Causeway Cafe, Donegall Road, Belfast 7th April, 12pm

This programme has been designed to explore the development and maintenance of psychological trauma within the Northern Ireland context of the ‘Troubles’.  Students will be provided with an overview of sociological and psychological theories of the impact of trauma on the family system, looking at the influence of trauma on attachment styles and exploring the evidence base for systemic work and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  This programme would be of interest to those working with traumatised individuals and families and those working within conflict and post-conflict contexts.

Pick up a spade and plant some trees at Glas-na-Bradan Wood

New exhibition frames young perspectives on life with type 1 diabetes

Join the Money Guiders NI Network and the Ulster University for a workshop to learn how they support money conversations and offer guidance. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ulster-university-signposting-to-student… or email [email protected]

Are you interested in working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities? Are you passionate about tackling discrimination and social injustice? Would you like to obtain a professionally endorsed degree in Community Development? Sign up now for the 10 week online Unblocking Potential Programme to start an amazing journey which will transform your life and the lives of people in oppressed communities!

Have you often thought you would like to go to university, but don't have the qualifications? Perhaps you had negative experiences of school and lack confidence in your ability to learn? This online course, running over the summer, will help you to overcome the barriers to your learning and enable you to develop skills needed for learning at university.

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Sign up to the Unblocking Potential Programme to find your path back into education! This Ulster University access course will be delivered in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities. The 6 week course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.

Have you often thought you would like to go to university, but don't have the qualifications? Perhaps you had negative experiences of school and lack confidence in your ability to learn? This online course, running on Thurs evenings from 7-9pm will help you to overcome the barriers to your learning and enable you to develop skills needed for learning at university.

Understand what is meant by the ‘PDA Profile’ within autism, and how this may present. Explore a range of key strategies you can use in your professional role to support an individual within the PDA profile of autism. For more information, please contact our training team by calling: 028 9040 1729 (Option 4) or email: [email protected]

In the month of May, we have 6 Patient Advocacy workshops designed to teach you more about the healthcare system in Northern Ireland. Spots are still available for the following dates, so register today! All workshops will be held on Zoom. Thursday, May 5th at 4pm Wednesday, May 11th at 7pm Thursday, May 12th at 4pm Friday, May 20th at 1pm Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm Monday, May 30th at 1pm

This two-hour, online course is aimed for all healthcare professionals who want to support autistic patients within their role.

This training course will provide a complete introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and the likely impacts of this new system on tenants and homeowners. For more information https://www.housingrights.org.uk/event/universal-credit-and-housing-1

This 90-minute nutshell course will refresh, inform and update learners on Universal Credit calculations and will include detail on the following: How to perform manual calculations How to build entitlement to SDP transitional amounts within the calculation How to forecast transitional protection Tricky points to look out for (like carers/LCW clashes and “permitted works”)

Welfare reform poses a number of challenges, in particular for those in temporary accommodation waiting to move into the private rented sector. This course equips trainees with the necessary knowledge to assist in UC claims. To find out more: https://www.housingrights.org.uk/event/universal-credit-becoming-rent-r…

A one-day workshop of hands-on practical exercises to support you in demonstrating the impact of your service on children, families & communities.

A one-day workshop of hands-on practical exercises to support you in demonstrating the impact of your service on children, families & communities.