C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

The Vale Dewis Cymru Wellbeing Roadshow
2016-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | : Vale of Glamorgan (venue to be confirmed), : Vale of Glamorgan (venue to be confirmed)
Dewis Cymru is a directory of services which is unlike any other, as adopted in Cardiff and the Vale in response to the implementation of the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It aims to give choice and control back to the citizens.
You are invited to show expression of interest in holding a stand at the Cardiff and Vale Dewis Cymru Wellbeing Roadshows.
We are holding two events, both 10am-12 noon on Tuesday 20th September in Cardiff and Thursday 22nd September in the Vale. (Locations to be confirmed, depending on number of responses).
As partners all working towards similar goals, we would like to give you the opportunity to share what you do, and for Dewis Cymru to share what IT can do for you.
Please RSVP to Sarah Capstick (sarah.c@c3sc.org.uk) by 21st July 2016 specifying whether you would like to attend the Cardiff or the Vale Roadshow.
C3SC will forward expressions of interest to the event organisers.

Managers Forum Meeting
2016-09-22 11:30 - 14:30 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium
This forum is a chance for managers in Cardiff’s social care sector to engage with the Cardiff Social Care Workforce Development Partnership to discuss the direction of the training and support on offer, to forge links with colleagues and to further your professional development.
Individual meetings will often examine specific topics (as well as regular items & suggestions from participants). During this meeting:
– Mared Llwyd and Llian Morris from the Care Council are going to provide an update on their priorities i.e. Positive Approach: Reducing restrictive practices in Social Care – CCSIW Bernard McDonald: Update and information on the Regulation and Inspection of Care services– UKHCA: Up-to-date information about the current issues facing Domiciliary Care Workers – Yvonne Apsitis– “Virtual College” looking at e:learning a blended learning approach – Kevin Garlik
To book, please email SCWDP@Cardiff.gov.uk

Effective Communication with People with a Learning Disability
2016-09-23 | Swansea, Swansea
The Learning Disability Wales course will do this by working with delegates on the concepts and techniques which underpin and make possible effective communication with people with a learning disability
Over the course of the day, delegates are invited to draw on their own experiences of communicating with peole with a learning disability. Video film, activities and exercises allow participants to explore the various communication techniques and to discuss and reflect upon ways of incorporating them into their work.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.

The Donor Experience
2016-09-23 10:30 - 15:30 | : Chapter Arts Centre – Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE, : Chapter Arts Centre - Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE
An Institute of Fundraising Cymru event – with Richard Spencer – The Commission on Donor Experience
The Commission on the Donor Experience has one simple ideal – to place donors at the heart of fundraising.
Together we will improve fundraising in the UK by appealing to the feelings, thoughts and desires of donors as well as emphasising the needs of the charity. We will identify best practice and capture examples of it in order that these should become shared and common practice.
This session is the opportunity for Welsh Fundraisers to get involved in shaping the agenda. It is one of a series taking place around the UK. It will be interactive and will:

distil and define our best understanding of what donors want and how they feel
identify practical actions which fundraisers can take to ensure donors stay at the heart of their fundraising

£60 per session (£50 for Individual Members)
Book online
Refreshments from 10am

Gov Camp Cymru '16
2016-09-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Gov Camp Cymru, the one day unconference for people working in or with public services in Wales, is back for the third year running in 2016.It will take place in the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay on Saturday 24th September 2016.
What is a GovCamp and why would I want to attend?
A Govcamp is an event, also known as an unconference, where the attendees lead the programme – there’s no agenda until the start of the day when people make suggestions for what they’d like to talk about. Gov Camp Cymru will bring together around 120 delegates to discuss, create and innovate around public service development and delivery in Wales. It is open to anyone, public/private/whatever sector, whether this stuff is your work, or you’re just passionate about it.

Government or public service employee – People currently working in these sectors, whether you are representing your employer or attending as an individual

Elected Politician – Politicians at any level

Private sector or freelancers – People who are currently freelancing, or working in the private sector.

Everyone else – If you don’t think you fall into any of the categories above, then you are still welcome. As a citizen or resident of Wales, public services affect you, and your opinion and views matter. All are welcome at GovCampCymru so please do come along and join in.

Find out more and book online

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
2016-09-26 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand recent changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the need to demonstrate that care arrangements are lawful and correctly authorised.
This course will enable staff to continue to follow the original intentions of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act: that people with diminished ability to make decisions should participate as fully as possible, be able to make important choices where able and that substituted decision making should be both person-centred and fully accountable.
Designed forManagers and staff in organisations running care homes and supported living schemes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum disorders, particularly staff responsible for:

making support arrangements and producing care plans
liaising with involved professionals and commissioners of services
producing agency policies

This course is also suitable for advocacy staff and others who a need to know about the changes to the law.
Find out more on the Learning Disability Wales website.

Mental Health First Aid training
2016-09-26 - 2016-09-27 | Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE
Cardiff Council is running this two-day course for formal and informal carers working in mental health care and support. The course is applicable to community, day and residential carers. QCF assessors / tutors in Health and Social Care can use the course as CPD.
This is a two-day introduction to Mental Health First Aid will cover the following modules:
– Covering the impact of mental health in Wales via an overview of recent legislation, such as Together for Mental Health (2012), Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Talk to me 2 (the national action plan to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales) and the impact of the Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014. Drawing on the principles behind this legislation the module will examine the values and attitudes around mental health treatment and recovery as well as the safeguarding expectations for citizens in Wales.
– Build an understanding of the classification of psychiatric conditions, drawing from the established Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV and the WHO International Classification of Disease Volume 9. This module will highlight the relationship between the most common types of psychiatric disorder and identify the key symptoms within each category.
– Develop intervention skills in mental health first aid – this module will instil practical skills in initial engagement, active listening and effective responding. Risk-assessment and the balance between directive and non-directive intervention are also covered, as are referral methods and resources.
– Working with psychiatric conditions – the module will look in detail at the presentation and recognition of anxiety and depression, in addition to first aid responses to panic attacks and expressions of suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
– Working with Substance Misuse – the module will look in detail at the presentation and recognition of psychosis and substance misuse. Participants will consider causation and prognosis while reviewing the impact of treatment programmes.
Learning outcomes are mapped to the knowledge components of the Mental Health Units 618 / 619 in the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Participants will gain an attendance certificate mapped to the relevant QCF units and learning outcomes. A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session. Refreshments will be provided during any breaks.
Facilitator: Train on the Tracks.
To book your place, please email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk

Understanding Eating Disorders in Men
2016-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | : The Wallich, 8 Clare Road, Cardiff CF11 6QL, : The Wallich, 8 Clare Road, Cardiff CF11 6QL
Men Get Eating Disorders Too’s key workshop ‘Understanding Eating Disorders in Men’ is delivered to professionals to encourage excellent professional practice by tackling the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders. The charity aims to give professionals a better understanding of eating disorders in men so professionals can become more responsive to men’s needs and recognise the barriers sufferers feel they face when approaching treatment and recovery.
The workshop will:

Explore some of the myths & misconceptions often associated with male eating disorders.
Look at eating disorders, definitions, contributing factors and other associated conditions.
Provide an insight into the issues men face getting help and looking at real experiences from men who have suffered themselves.
Examine the barriers men face in accessing services and looking at ways professionals and services can overcome these barriers to provide gender inclusive service provision.

This workshop is both informative and interactive leaving ample opportunity to discuss the points raised in the workshop.
Professionals from across all sectors are invited to attend the workshops including education, health and social care, mental health and counselling. The workshop is also suitable for others in a supporting role including students volunteers and carers.
Delegate rate costs are as follows:

Professionals working in voluntary organisations and charities: £65 per place
Professionals working in statutory organisations or independent organisation or independently practice: £145 per place.

For further information and to download a booking form please go to http://mengetedstoo.co.uk/blog/training-and-events-calendar or email sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk

C3SC Training: Introduction to Tendering
2016-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
We regret that this training course has been postponed until further notice
Understanding the commissioning process is vitally important for third sector organisations who are interested in delivering public services. But the world of commissioning and procurement can at times seem daunting and complex.
This training course aims to explain and clarify the process of commissioning and to help you understand the implications of commissioning and tendering for your organisation.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Understand the commissioning process for social care services
Assess the areas where third sector providers can be involved
Understand tendering, and how it fits within the commissioning cycle

“Spent the day training @C3SC – learning all about the tendering process. Really good stuff!” (via Twitter)
Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Family Fun Day at St Fagans
2016-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | : St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff CF5 6XB, : St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff CF5 6XB
The Alzheimer’s Society and St Fagans would like to invite you and your family to join them for a fun day out at St Fagans.
Activities:

Crafts – Blacksmith, Clog Maker, Flour Maker, Woollen Mill
Outdoor games
Reminiscence, Memory Boxes, Pottery
Tea Dance

FREE entry and FREE parking.
Further details please contact Alzheimer’s Society on (029) 2043 4960.

What is European funding? An introduction to the European Structural and Investment funds
2016-09-27 14:00 - 15:00
This session is suitable for those with little or no knowledge of the European Structural and Investment Funds in Wales. It will be delivered by the Third Sector European Team (3SET). The webinar will take place on 27 September, 2-3pm.
The primary outcome for this session is for participants to gain an understanding of the European Structural and Investment Fund’s key principles and the associated terminology.
The session will provide an overview of: • The types of European funding available to third sector organisations in Wales • How to access the European Structural and Investment Funds in Wales • The support available to third sector organisations from 3SET
The webinar will be an interactive session with the opportunity to ask questions throughout. We also welcome questions in advance, please send these via email using 3set@wcva.org.uk
If you are unable to watch the webinar live it will be recorded and available on the WCVA website in the days following. If you would like to participate in this session please complete the attached booking form and return to training@wcva.org.uk by Friday 23 September 2016.

Care & Repair Cymru Conference ‘Stronger Together’
2016-09-28 | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
Health, social care and housing all face major challenges delivering services to an aging population across Wales. But by working together the services we deliver can be improved, well-timed and appropriate to the needs of our clients, our patients and customers.
Join Care and Repair Cymru and the great lineup of speakers for a day of debate, discussion and networking on how we can become Stronger Together.
Booking forms and the programme are available on the Care and Repair Cymru website.
Speakers include:

Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for Social Services and Public Health
Jo Carruthers, Director of Academi Wales
Sarah Rochira, The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Dr. John Palmer, Cwm Taf UHB
Robin Staines, Head of Public Protection & Housing, Carmarthenshire CC
Rachel Rowlands, Chief Executive, Age Connects Morgannwg
and more…

Interactive workshops include:

Building Effective Relationships with Zoe Sweet, Academi Wales
Waking the Sleeping Dragon with Rachel Minchinton, George Thomas Hospice
Understanding Compulsive Hoarding with Claire Dahill
and more…

Social Services & Well-being (Wales) Act – Training my Organisation
2016-09-28 | Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff, Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff
Introducing “What does the Act mean for me?” A learning and Development Resource for the Direct Care Workforce
This Cardiff Council training is for provider managers, third sector organisations and commissioned care services.

To introduce a development resource for the direct care workforce (www.ccwales.org.uk/learning-resources-1/principles-in-practice).

To prepare managers to deliver the resource within their own teams/organisation by giving course attendees a chance to undertake activities and view resources.

The resource enables those who are delivering care and support to understand the key principles of the Act and how they link to the Codes of Professional Practice.

A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session.
To book, please email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
Times: 10am – 12.30pm or 1.30-4pm

Wellbeing 4U launch
2016-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | : Tiger Bay Suite, Culture and Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW, : Tiger Bay Suite, Culture and Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW
You are invited to the launch of Wellbeing 4U.
Wellbeing 4U is a community wellbeing service delivered by Thrive, the team that manages specialist accommodation and support services for United Welsh.
It delivers public health priorities through social intervention, focussing on increasing physical activity, improving diet, immunisation and screening uptake, and helping to reduce harmful habits such as substance misuse, heavy alcohol consumption and smoking.
Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP dionne.jayne@unitedwelsh.com

C3SC Training: Community Engagement
2016-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
Community development involves the active participation of individuals in their own community. This course will help you to consider the barriers to participation that people may face, and look at ways to overcome these. You will also examine skills needed for effective facilitation of participation.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Consider power relationships in communities and their impact on community members
Look at the varying levels of participation in community work, and when each is appropriate
Identify barriers and incentives to participation, including strategies for overcoming the barriers
Look at our own speaking and listening skills

Ideal for: voluntary sector representatives involved in encouraging participation by community members in community groups
Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

How does the Welsh language work for young people?
2016-09-29 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Welsh Government is calling on the support of professionals like you to help them engage young people in the next Real Conversation about the real and perceived opportunities and/or barriers to using the Welsh language in the world of work.
The event is a fantastic opportunity for young people to meet local employers and business leaders to discuss current opportunities to use the language to gain employment. It will also provide an opportunity for young people to speak directly with decision makers to understand what employers expect from young people and what language skills they are really looking for to help their business be successful.
Customers appreciate being able to receive all types of services in their own language and this often translates into increased loyalty to a particular company or business.
Organisations in Wales such as councils and hospitals, need people with Welsh language skills, as they must provide English and Welsh services to the people of Wales.
If you work with young people who have Welsh language skills, please bring a group to this event so that they can hear how they can help all types of business or companies with their knowledge and skills. Similarly, if you work with young people who are keen to start learning Welsh, they too will have an interest in this conversation so they can be persuaded of the career advantages of being bilingual.
The Welsh Government has a vision of one million people speaking Welsh by 2050. Young people will play a crucial role in helping the Government to fulfil this vision, and Welsh Government wants to ensure that they are equipped with the skills and attitude to fulfil their potential, whatever future career choices they make. Welsh Government can only do that by hearing young people’s views first hand.
Welsh Government is looking to engage young people aged between 14-25 from a range of backgrounds.
You are invited to bring along a group of young people to participate in this event.
To discuss group bookings, please email realconversation@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Should your charity be in the Cloud?
2016-09-29 | : WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
Thinking of moving to the Cloud but not sure what it involves?

Aims

If you’re wondering what Cloud Computing is, what the pros and cons of switching to it are and whether it is right for your organisation – join WCVA to understand more.

Content

Overview of how the strategic use of technology can help charities improve their effectiveness:

Explaining what Cloud Technology is and involves
Advantages and disadvantages for charities
When and How to make the journey to the Cloud
Insider Tips – to help you become more informed buyer and user of ICT Services

Non-technical explanation of what you need to know to decide what type of cloud solution is right for your organisation

Learning outcomes

Understand what Cloud Computing means and involves
Have an overview of how effective it could be for their organisation
Appreciate the issues around implementation and support
Know who they can turn to for advice & understand what questions/issues to ask of suppliers

Who this course is for

Charities and Not for profit organisations. Role Functions: Varied and will be dependent upon size of charity
Book via the WCVA website.

Cardiff Third Sector Equality and Human Rights Network meeting
2016-09-29 10:00 - 23:30 | : C3SC office, 3rd floor, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC office, 3rd floor, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC), in partnership with Race Equality First (REF), invites you to the very first meeting of the newly developed Cardiff Third Sector Equality and Human Rights Network.
The aim of this meeting will be to form a steering group of potential network members who have an interest in moving the proposed network forward. We can accommodate a maximum of 15 people and we are looking to make sure that all the different strands of equality and human rights are represented. The meeting will consider the potential aims and activities for the network and plan for its launch.
The meeting is open to Cardiff third sector organisations working in the equality and human rights field whether in service design or delivery, advocacy or support groups, or regulators or Commissioners.
Come along to discuss how the proposed Cardiff Third Sector Equality and Human Rights Network could help improve services in your local area.
Find out more about the Cardiff Third Sector Equality and Human Rights Network here.
If you are interested attending, please email Thoria Mohamed at thoria.m@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Annual General Meeting
2016-09-29 12:00 - 13:00

Preventing homelessness good practice seminar 2016
2016-09-30 | Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea, Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea
This Shelter Cymru good practice seminar will highlight the very best in homelessness prevention from across Wales and Europe.

Be the first to hear the results of the first major piece of research into customers’ experiences of homelessness services since the Housing (Wales) Act
Learn new strategies for engaging with tenants to avoid rent arrears
Hear about progressive European approaches
Influence Shelter Cymru’s homelessness research agenda

Keynote speaker: Senior Specialist Peter Fredriksson, Ministry of the Environment, Finland speaking about how Housing First has been implemented in Finland
Jahanara Hussain, Head of Community Investment at Hyde Housing, presenting innovative approaches to rent arrears prevention Fee £50 per delegate
Book online

Diploma in Fundraising
2016-10-03 | Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL
Institute of Fundraising Cymru training course on Mon/Tue 3-4 October 2016 & Wed/Thur 30 Nov-1 Dec 2016
Find out more about the Diploma in Fundraising.
This qualification contains significant elements of management and strategy and is designed for those whose roles are concerned with these areas. As a guide you should have a minimum of three years fundraising experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity and have management experience. Read more

Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting
2016-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 | : Baltic House (Harbour Room), Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : Baltic House (Harbour Room), Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
As the Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network (CCYPFN) has not been meeting regularly for some time, this meeting aims to re-establish the Network, its areas of interest or priority for the year ahead, and determine how the Network should function in order to provide the most effective support to members.
We would like to take the opportunity to welcome and to thank Jackie Vining, Assistant Director at Barnardo’s Cymru, for agreeing to chair the Network for the year ahead. Jackie is keen for Network members to have opportunity to be involved in this role.
Light refreshments will be provided.
AGENDA
1. Welcome & Introductions (Jackie Vining)2. Apologies (Jackie Vining)3. Responding to Welfare Reform (Leah Whitty)4. Adverse Childhood Experiences (Sarah Capstick)5. Annual Council Reporting Framework 2016-17 (Kim Brown)
BREAK
6. Network Terms of Reference (Jackie Vining)7. How we want to CCYPFN to function (Jackie Vining)8. CCYPFN Priorities for 2016/17 (Jackie Vining)9. Any Other Business10. Thanks and networking
To book your place or find out more about joining the CCYPFN, please email Rhys Taylor at rhys.t@c3sc.org.uk
Please arrive at 1.45pm.

Legacy Day
2016-10-04 10:00 - 15:30
An Institute of Cymru event – with Richard Radcliffe FInstF Cert
1 in 3 charity stakeholders are considering a gift in their Will – all you have to do is tell them this is one way of giving. And this legacies day will give you all the answers.

How is media attention on charities affecting lifetime and legacy giving?
The changing world of legacy giving and is legacy giving in Wales different to the rest of the UK? Lots of statistics and interesting facts.
Getting everyone internally to buy-in to your campaign
Creating more creative campaigns to get prospects to take notice of legacy giving
What works and what doesn’t: a debate on how to integrate legacy communications into all your communications and some brand news examples and ideas.
Cultivation and stewardship – do we really know what prospects want?

£60 (Includes lunch and refreshments) (£50 for Individual Members)
Book online
Refreshments from 9.30am

C3SC Training: Monitoring and Evaluating
2016-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
We regret that this course has been postponed until further notice.
The session will look at why organisations need to monitor and evaluate their work, who needs this information and how to put an evaluation framework in place which will help you report on your organisation’s achievements.
Attending this course will enable you to understand:

What can be measured
The different methods of measurement
How to design a simple monitoring and evaluation system

Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Certificate in Fundraising
2016-10-05 | Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL
Institute of Fundraising training course taking place on: Wed/Thurs 5-6 October 2016 and Mon/Tues 28-29 November 2016
This qualification is designed for practitioners responsible for the front line implementation of fundraising activities. As a guide you should have a minimum of one year to three years fundraising experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity. Read more
Find out more about the Certificate in Fundraising.

Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1
2016-10-05 | Cardiff, Cardiff
You can make a real difference to people by giving them information in a form they can understand and relate to.
This Learning Disability Wales training course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability. You will then be able to produce leaflets, letters, minutes from meetings, agendas, reports and posters. During the course you will get the chance to try out ideas with the new skills and knowledge you learn on the day.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.
Accreditation (optional)
This course is accredited by Agored Cymru and counts as one unit at level one on the Qualification and Credits Framework. You can have your work assessed by the tutor, successful learners will be awarded a Credit for their learning.

“Keeping Our Children Safe” Training for Designated Person for Child Protection
2016-10-05 - 2016-10-06 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Two-day Children in Wales course
All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that all organisations concerned with children should work towards what’s best for each child. The Designated Person for Child Protection has a vital role within organisations helping to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place and that necessary action is taken when concerns about a child are raised. This course is aimed at people acting in the ‘Designated Person’ role working in a variety of organisations including schools, children’s daycare and residential settings, also services providing support to children and families in the voluntary and private sector.
Find out more and book your place on the Children in Wales website.
Time: 9.30am to 4pm

Introduction to Autism Spectrum conditions - Children and young people
2016-10-06 | Cardiff, Cardiff
One-day Learning Disability Wales course to develop your understanding of autism spectrum conditions in children and young people.
This course is targeted at anyone who comes into contact with children who are on the autism spectrum. It will help those who wish to develop their understanding of children on the autism spectrum.
The workshop will introduce practical approaches alongside theoretical principles. This course is interactive with opportunities for discussion and questions.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.

Renew Wales Annual Conference, Wrexham
2016-10-06 | : Glyndwr University, Wrexham, : Glyndwr University, Wrexham
Communities delivering for Future Generations
Thursday 6 October 2016
The event is now open for booking on Eventbrite and is free for community groups: Renew Wales Conference attendance or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://rwc2016_general-attendance.eventbrite.co.uk
For more details on the conference, please visit the website page Annual Conference 2016
If you would like to exhibit at this event then please complete your booking at Renew Conference 2016 – Exhibitor or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://rwc2016_exhibitor-registration.eventbrite.co.uk
If you have a question about this event then please contact us on info@renewwales.org.uk or telephone 02920 190260.

South East Wales Participation Network event
2016-10-06 09:30 - 13:00 | WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
The theme of this Participation Cymru event is ‘Participating through the arts’.
Are you interested in widening your engagement activities and exploring new approaches for participatory decision making?
These events will be an opportunity for people and projects to share their creative approaches to engagement; also for other engagement practitioners to share their perspectives on related issues of co-design, co-production and participation.
These regional participation networks are suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement. This network event is also suitable for artists and academics who are interested in socially engaged practices and public participation.

Thursday 6th October – Cardiff
Tuesday 11th October – Rhyl
Thursday 13th October – Llanelli (TBC)

Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The events are suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an interest in practical participatory work, including consultation officers, trustees, volunteers, development workers and managers.
These practitioner networks are lively, participatory workshops which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other.
They provide an invaluable opportunity to:

Meet other practitioners in your area
Share good practice
Share ideas
Problem solve
Develop participatory skills
Acquire new skills

Register for this free event.
