This Institute of Welsh Affairs course aims to give learners an understanding of how they can work effectively to influence the Welsh Government and the National Assembly in Wales. This course will equip learners with an advanced understanding of devolution, and help develop the skills to influence policy development and set up successful campaigns within...
The aim of this WCVA course is to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about whether and how to work with other third sector organisations to deliver services. Third sector organisations are increasingly being encouraged to work more collaboratively and form consortia. But working across organisational boundaries can bring difficulties...
The more we talk, the better it will be An update on Uncharted Territory research on violence against women.11:30am to 3:00pm or 5:00pm to 8:30pm Making it happen; have your say on violence and abuse against women and girls. Speakers: Naz Shah, women's rights campaigner South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner Representative (tbc) Anne Hubbard,...
It is estimated that there are thousands of Welsh Speaking children and young people in Wales who have additional learning needs or who are disabled and face challenges with day to day support services, socialising and education. Is this you? Or are you a professional working with disabled children and young people who speak Welsh. Are...
This NewLink Wales course is specifically for people who have undertaken a 2-day Motivational Interviewing course within the last 4 years and want to refresh and update their knowledge and skills. All too often practitioners attend a two day course and several months later they either forget all about it, or can’t quite remember what...
Launched by Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team, the aim of this new initiative is to encourage smokers to make their homes smoke free, thus helping to reduce the dangers of second hand smoke exposure to children and family members. The event will include: An introduction to the initiative What is expected of organisations taking...
FULLY BOOKED This course explores how to maximise fundraising opportunities by working with local communities and demonstrates the importance of taking a marketing approach to identify appropriate fundraising activities. The course also emphasises the importance of good practice in the management of volunteers, including planning fundraising activity, and recruiting, supporting and developing volunteers to achieve...
The theme of Women Connect First's International Women's Day event is 'Celebrating the Achievements of Women'. Women Connect First cordially invites you to their 2015 International Women’s Day celebration. They're expecting over 500 people to attend. You will also have the opportunity to display and advertise your work and activities by having stall for a...
A two-day Children in Wales course (the second day is Thursday 19 March 2015) This course is aimed at people who want to gain accreditation, whilst learning about the current challenges in child protection and how practitioners can work with others to increase the protective factors for children that they work with. The course is...
If you're already using social media to engage with the public but would like to know how to create more engaging content, improve your reach and discover some new ideas and free tools, this session is for you!Learning outcomesBy the end of the course participants will be able to: Build upon your existing social media...
On 3 February 2015 the Minister for Public Services, Leighton Andrews AM, published a White Paper which set out the Welsh Government's ambitious plans for the future of Local Government in Wales. The White Paper contains Welsh Government's proposals for local democracy, including the roles of elected members and senior officers, community governance and community...
A two-day Children in Wales course Our ability to work with others is, in part, dependent on the quality of support and supervision we receive. This course is designed for individuals who have responsibility for supervising other members of staff. Participants will be able to link together the identification of training and supervision needs, support...
