• Confidence at Public Events

    Swansea Swansea

    his 2-day WCVA Participation Cymru course focuses on presentation skills and dealing with difficult situations and behaviours. Participants will learn how to prepare for a public event, how to give an effective presentation, conveying the information the audience wants to know using appropriate communication styles, and explores techniques for dealing with challenging issues and situations....

  • Autism Awareness

    Glamorgan Archives, Leckwith (map available on booking) Glamorgan Archives, Leckwith (map available on booking)

    This Cardiff Council module is targeted at anyone who support/come into contact with adults on the autism spectrum and help to develop understanding of the condition. This course is designed for practitioners new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of...

  • Funding advice session

    This is a partnership event between the Arts Council of Wales, Cult Cymru and Tocyn. CULT Cymru is a partnership between the unions BECTU, Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild, it provides training, networking opportunities, advice and support to people in the creative industries. Staff will be available throughout the day to discuss...

  • 2016-2018 Substance Misuse Delivery Plan Stakeholder Workshop

    CP2, Cardiff CP2, Cardiff

    The 2013-2015 delivery plan to drive forward the Welsh Government strategy to tackle substance misuse “Working Together to Reduce Harm” is set to be completed this year, therefore plans are now underway to develop the next 3-year plan. In order to ensure engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders in the development of this plan,...

  • Mood, memory and stigma in epilepsy

    Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4HQ Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4HQ

    Organised by Epilepsy Action, this is an interactive event for anyone living with epilepsy who has experienced problems with their mood, memory and stigma. Get advice and tips on how to better manage your memory Find out about the links between your mood and memory Learn practical ways to improve your mood and memory Share...

  • Evidencing the need

    Cardiff Cardiff

    The aim of this WCVA course is to enable participants to develop a needs analysis for their area, community or project that will stand up to scrutiny and be useful for project planning and evaluation. This course will: Introduce the background to needs analysis and its role in project development and evaluation, including the impact...

  • Experiencing Dementia

    Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff

    Target group: Staff in social care roles – residential and domiciliary care support workers. Managers/senior staff are welcome on this course but there is a course on the 22nd of April specifically for managers and senior staff. Every training course Re-Live design and deliver is experiential. This dynamic and practical way of learning allows trainees...

  • Introduction to Autism Spectrum conditions – Children and young people

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This is a 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....

  • Planning for success – project closure and beyond

    Cardiff Cardiff

    The aim of this WCVA course is to help organisations close down a project and plan for the future once funding has ended. Are you responsible for project planning once current funding has come to an end? This interactive workshop helps you to close down your project and plan for the future. The sessions will...

  • Public engagement: theory and practice

    The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH

    3-day Participation Cymru training course: Wednesday 22 April, Thursday 23 April and Wednesday 3 June This comprehensive, three-day accredited course is aimed at providing a greater awareness and understanding of participative engagement. Participants will gain a range of skills as well as build confidence in engaging with citizens and the community. Find out more and...

  • Experiencing Dementia

    Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff

    Target group: Managers and senior staff working in social care. Every training course Re-Live design and deliver is experiential. This dynamic and practical way of learning allows trainees to hold on to information, acquire new skills and build confidence. Evidence shows that experiential training is more likely to bring about a deeper change in attitudes,...

  • Become our Expert Witness

    Senedd, Cardiff Bay Senedd, Cardiff Bay

    Chwarae Teg and National Assembly for Wales want to increase the number of women who give evidence to Assembly Committees.They particularly appeal to women from the minority groups: BME, LGBT, transgender, women with disabilities, young women. These sessions will demonstrate good practice in terms of submitting written and oral evidence to committee inquiries and help...