This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for those new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of autism as a spectrum disorder will be explored along with biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of the condition. Find out more online.
Through information sessions and group work, delegates will learn about different types of occupancy agreement and where they can be found - how tenancies vary between council, housing association and private sector - the rights occupiers have to keep their home, and their responsibilities to their landlord - right to repair in rented accommodation -...
Celebrating the opening of Asylum Justice Light refreshments will be served. A warm welcome is extended to all.
At a time when more than 3.5 million children in the UK face poverty and social exclusion, the UK Alliance for Investing In Children is pushing for full implementation of the European Commission Recommendation “Investing in Children – Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage” within the UK. This Children in Wales event will highlight areas of...
Joint Action towards the Implementation of the European Commission Recommendation on Child Poverty & Wellbeing Sharing Information Across the UK Keynote speaker: Baroness Gillian Shephard - Deputy Chair of the UK Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission Target Audience: Policy, planning and strategy leads in the Public Sector, Voluntary & Community organisations from Wales, Scotland,...
A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAimsTo provide a basic introduction to mental health and distressTo improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distressTo reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of:The basics of mental distress, common signs and symptoms and causesGood mental health and what supports...
WCVA, in partnership with Race Council Cymru, Swansea YMCA and SOVA, will host three events for organisations working with BME communities, to raise awareness of the priorities for the European Social Fund (ESF) for 2014-2020 and potential opportunities for project delivery. 9:30-13:30 – 16 December 2014 at WCVA’s offices in Cardiff – read the...
Fully booked This course is for anyone in the voluntary sector who takes part in committee meetings. The course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be effective in chairing meetings. By the end of the session, you will be able to: · Identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge...
Two-day Diverse Cymru course MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic...
We regret that this course has been cancelled. This essential course looks at how to create an effective strategy to target individual giving, including pay roll giving, fundraising, monthly donations and funding drives. This course provides advice around the legal aspects and charitable reporting requirements associated with individual giving. Ideal for: Those organisations who wish...
A one-day Diverse Cymru training courseThis course aims to give participants a better understanding of the mental health needs of young people from a variety of perspectives, to promote confidence in being able to respond to their needs. Why attend?To gain an awareness and understanding of mental health issues which affect adolescents and young people.To identify...
A great opportunity to find out about HLF’s funding for Listed Places of Worship that require urgent structural repairs.Get tips on how to make a good application, how to achieve HLF’s outcomes and how the funding can be used to encourage more people to use your place of worship. Included in the Workshop:- An outline...
