• Understanding Hate Crime

    Lysaght Institute, Newport Lysaght Institute, Newport

    Why attend? Recognise hate crime Know what to do if you suspect a hate crime has been committed Identify strategies for dealing with it and improving reporting of attacks Who should attend? The Diverse Cymru workshop will be of interest to, for example, anyone who works within the justice system, community development, schools, colleges, advice...

  • POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) Level 2

    Howardian Centre, Hammond Way, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 9NB Howardian Centre, Hammond Way, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 9NB

    A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding training ‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’ - AFTA Thought Training The protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop. Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led to the abuse of...

  • Brain Development and Positive Parenting

    Helping parents to understand the part they play in building the baby brain A one-day Children in Wales course for anyone working with parents. Recent research in neuroscience has made it clear that baby brains are shaped and formed by what the adults around the baby are doing. Participants on this course will gain understanding of...

  • C3SC Training: Demystifying Commissioning

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    We regret that this course has been cancelled. This training course will clarify and unpack the process of commissioning. It will help you understand the implications of commissioning and tendering for your organisation. Attending this interactive training session will offer you: A comprehensive overview of the commissioning process for health and social care services An...

  • Tree of Hope event

    Living Room Cardiff Living Room Cardiff

    The Tree of Hope, located in Stafell Fyw Caerdydd – Living Room Cardiff, is launched at 6pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2014. The tree offers an opportunity to attach a star enclosing a message of hope as a way of celebrating freedom from addiction, honouring persons successfully achieving recovery, to dedicate rays of hope to...

  • Introductory Certificate in Fundraising

    Cartrefi Cymru, Waterton Cross Business Park, Bridgend CF31 3UL Cartrefi Cymru, Waterton Cross Business Park, Bridgend CF31 3UL

    The Introductory Certificate in Fundraising is the first stage in the Institute of Fundraising Professional Qualification Framework and will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of fundraising and the sector itself, the surrounding legal framework and introduce you to some fundamental fundraising tools and techniques. The course consists of four units:The Fundraising EnvironmentRole...

  • Introduction to Autism Spectrum Conditions – Adults

    Swansea Swansea

    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.  

  • Housing and the law for support workers

    Cardiff or Colwyn Bay Cardiff or Colwyn Bay

    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 -...

  • Asylum Justice

    City United Reformed Church, Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ City United Reformed Church, Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ

    Celebrating the opening of Asylum Justice Light refreshments will be served. A warm welcome is extended to all.

  • UK Conference – Investing in Children Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage

    Cardiff Cardiff

    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...

  • ‘Investing in Children Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage’ UK Conference

    Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff

    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,...

  • Mental Health Awareness

    Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff

     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...