This Diverse Cymru course helps you to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises; engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.Price: £120 per personVisit the Diverse Cymru website to find out more.
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Racism is widely recognised as anti-social, at least in most cases. However, there is plenty of evidence, in the everyday lives of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and in academic text, that racism against these people is still perceived as socially acceptable.This Diverse Cymru course costs £55 per person.Find out more on the Diverse Cymru...
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This taster session will provide an insight into Women Making a Difference's free Engendering Change course, which successfully develops women's confidence and ability to get their voices heard in their community. The full Engendering Change course will run over 6 Mondays from Monday 4th March to Monday 22nd April 2013 from 9.30-3pm. (No sessions on... |
5 events,The aim of this WCVA course is to provide an introduction to the project management process and to examine how you can best ensure project success through each of the stages of the project. By attending this course you will be able to: - Describe the project cycle - Understand some of the key concepts and...
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Free ½ Day Training Event for ProvidersIf you are involved or interested in becoming involved in tendering for contracts with BCBC Children’s Services, then this event is for you! Providers will learn about: - The BCBC Outcome Focussed Commissioning Model for children and young peopleBCBC Children’s Directorate have developed and are implementing a new and innovative...
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This course will help you to:• Distinguish issues that are ‘common ground’ from those that are being disputed• Have developed skills for presenting arguments factually and rationally, whilst acknowledging that the parties involved may have strong feelings about the situation• Understand the importance of moving from competitive win/lose outcomes to co-operative solutions
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Free ½ Day Event for ProvidersIf you are interested in tendering to provide advocacy services across Bridgend, Cardiff, Neath PT, Swansea and The Vale then this event is for you! The event will offer providers: - An overview of the Regional Advocacy Commissioning Project The project structure, its aims and objectives and the timescales for the... |
4 events,This ILM endorsed WCVA course provides opportunities for you to develop your supervisory skills and to enhance your confidence and ability to fulfil your line management responsibilities.This three-day course will focus on good practice in induction, supervision, appraisal, managing performance, staff support and team and individual development. The course will give opportunities for you to practise your supervision skills. The training... This one-day Learning Disability Wales course aims to look at and try to understand how transition can impact young people, and how you can incorporate PCP into your own practice. It looks to examine how the Real Opportunities Project works with young people, families and professionals to overcome some of the difficulties faced around transition.Through...
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This WCVA 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 the community. By the end of the course you will: - Understand the purpose of engagement - Identify stakeholders - Apply a range of tools for...
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This FREE training day is being run by Race Equality First. The training will introduce you to your rights under the Equality Act 2010. The training covers the following: - What is the Equality Act 2010? - Why do we need the Equality Act 2010? - Where are you protected by the Act? - What... |
4 events,Registered charities are invited to the next Vale Trustee Network meeting where there will be a talk about the implications of Lord Hodgson’s Review of the Charities Act 2006. The aim of this course is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to write, carry out and analyse effective surveys. This course covers identifying when it is appropriate to use a survey, writing effective questions, carrying out surveys and analysing the findings. By attending this course you will be able to: - Understand... With the support of Diverse Cymru, the Alzheimer’s Society are establishing a new Dementia café in Butetown, Cardiff. This will be a safe place for those in this community who are living with serious memory problems to meet others in a similar position and find out about other sources of support. Find out more here...
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This course will help you to:• Understand what incorporation means for a voluntary organisation• Explore the different incorporated structures• Know of the implications of setting up and running an incorporated organisation• Understand the process of incorporation• Understand the key components of a Memorandum and Articles of Association |
2 events,Raising funds for Pedal PowerCelebrate Saint David’s Day with traditional Welsh cawl (veggie option too) and a fun quiz. 7pm start. £10 pp. Teams of 4. Please book.
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Do you love the arts? Do you feel audiences don't get a voice? Do you feel like an outsider whose ideas are never taken seriously?Have you just started out and need support? Been in the profession for years and feel jaded? Is your community always left out of the discussions? Do you usually dread discussions... |
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This Participation Cymru seminar is one of a series which looks at what works when engaging with the equalities groups.Drawing on the experience of practitioners in Wales, and encouraging the group to share experience and learning, participants will leave feeling more confident and better able to engage with BME communities.Find out more on the Participation...
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Deciding to move your life to a foreign country (Peter can trace his English lineage back to 1600) simply because “you want to” is dangerous. Live life as an ex-pat and you might as well not bother; engross yourself into the culture and life of your new community and “you get the bother”. These immigrants... |
5 events,This Learning Disability Wales course will help you develop your skills in making written and printed information more accessible for people with learning disabilities. You will learn how to apply your skills to more complex documents.This course will include a recap on the principles of making information easy to read and understand and then take... An Open College Network (OCN) accredited course in promoting breast awareness for voluntary, community or health sector workers.This course provides you with the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver this crucial health message in the community. Interactive sessions will help you gain the skills to: - Understand and describe how to be breast aware -...
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Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair 2013 takes place on Wednesday 6 March from 9:30am to 3:00pm at City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND.Find out how to improve your health at this FREE event through:· Health information stands to help you think about your health needs· Health checks including blood pressure, diabetes risk, eye and...
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Date for your diary - more details to followA free, one-day workshop exploring how Global Learning and ESDGC can be integrated in Race Equality education and Community Cohesion work.This day will provide an introduction to Global Learning and ESDGC for organisations and individuals who are working in Race Equality and Community Cohesion. It will also...
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This FREE practitioner network is a lively, participatory workshop which provides an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other. The March event looks at information sharing and feedback. There will also be opportunities for you to network and hear about each other’s projects, plus an icebreaker and an evaluation exercise. The network is... |
4 events,The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to how payroll giving works and provide everything that you need to get started with promoting payroll giving to your supporters.Find out all you need to know about the course on the WCVA website. This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It aims to bring a broad understanding about substance misuse and the impact that it has on individuals. Voluntary Sector £140, Statutory Sector £150
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In partnership with BBC Wales, Media Trust is hosting a free networking opportunity for local charities on Thursday 7th March. The event is a 'Speedmatching' evening and they are inviting 10 local charities to meet with 10 media professionals. The event is a chance for you to meet potential volunteers that can help your organisation with your media and communications needs.... |
6 events,Come to discover all that Pedal Power Cycle Hire has to offer1/2 price general cycle hireMembers freeTime: 11am - 3pm - How cycling has changed lives - Our specialised bikes and trikes - Training and group activities - Join in our singing group - Story telling - Art workshop - Bike maintenance - Cycle tours... Cardiff Women’s Aid is holding an International Women’s Day Conference on Friday 8th March.Here's a list of speakers: Cardiff Council CEO: Jon HouseSouth Wales PCC: Alun MichaelAssistant Chief Constable Specialist Crime: Matt JukesCriminologist Cardiff Uni: Dr Amanda RobinsonEffective Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence: What Does the Evidence Say?Professor of Primary Health Bristol Uni: Gene FederDomestic... The YMCA SleepEasy 2013 aims to raise the awareness about homelessness and has two objectives: To enable YMCAs to continue to deliver opportunities for vulnerable people, and to ensure that homeless services continue to grow and meet demand. - One of the most basic human rights is to have somewhere safe and stable to live,...
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In association with WJECThe PISA results that rank Welsh school performance against other OECD countries will be published in December 2013, with the likelihood that Wales will still be slipping behind. Welsh performance in these tests has achieved a much higher profile in the past two years as a result of a series of speeches...
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To be delivered by Geoff Evans, Head of Quality Improvement for the Options GroupGeoff started his career as a social worker then moved to the National Autistic Society, where he worked for over 20 years. As well as his social work qualifications, Geoff has qualifications in Management, Training and Development, and Outdoor Education.His extensive experience... |
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A Diverse Cymru course - an introduction to the issues surrounding sexuality, equality and discrimination.Cost: £55 per personMore information on the Diverse Cymru website.
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NEW - This is a new addition to our training programmeThis course will help you to: - Understand what interests journalists and how to get them telling your story - Understand how to communicate your key messages through the media - Be able to adapt your style to suit different media - Be able to...
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The Welsh Ambulance Service is working in partnership with BAWSO and with support from other organisations, including Chwarae Teg, to hold an event as part of the world wide celebrations which are being held to mark International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is: Visible women: Empowering girls and women in Wales so our event is... |
6 events,This WCVA course aims to provide participants with an overview of LEAN methodology and other quality assurance tools and techniques that can be used to support an organisation making process improvements whilst still managing quality assurance. By attending this course you will be able to: - Improve your level of awareness of quality management, its benefits... This Diverse Cymru course helps you to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises; engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.Price: £120 per personVisit Diverse Cymru's website to find out more. This conference promises to be a very interactive and informative event. There will also be a free evening disco for all attendees. Youth in the Media is a year long research project that has been developed by the Participation Workers' Network for Wales in Children in Wales, to look at whether children and young people are represented fairly in the media.The project developed a programme of 4 workshops that has been facilitated in 5 different schools across...
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A Diverse Cymru workshop for those who wish to learn more about the nature of hate crime, what constitutes a hate crime and what can be done to prevent it.Price: £55 per personFind out more on the Diverse Cymru website.
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A Diverse Cymru courseResearch suggests that 1:5 will experience bullying at some point in their working lives. Many remain scarred from the experience, others may move from their job, most testify it resulted in ill health, distress and had an adverse impact on personal and family life and work.Price: £85 per personVisit the Diverse Cymru... |
5 events,A one-day Children in Wales courseThis course is aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people in their environment. The training... This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will enable delegates to consider and answer the question “Are the ways in which services are currently delivered making a positive impact on improving the quality of life of those who receive the service, or actually a barrier to improving quality of life outcomes?” The course includes · An understanding... Formal Advocacy - advocating for children and young people as part of a wider roleAgored Cymru – Level 3 (7 Credits)The Welsh Government’s Guidance to the Model for Delivering Advocacy Services for Children and Young People in Wales 2011 identifies a range of professionals who work with children and young people who are able to... |
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The next Menter Iontach Nua master class is being presented by Dame Mary Marsh, founding Director of the Clore Social Leadership Programme for aspiring social sector leaders, and former Chief Executive of the NSPCC, from 2000 to 2008, during a time of growth, challenge and development. Due to the kind sponsorship of Alun Ffred Jones...
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Time 2 Sleep - Sleep Awareness FREE Workshop Sleep Solutions have developed this workshop to raise awareness, skills and understanding around sleep difficulties specifically related to children and young people with additional support needs. The workshop runs in school hours and is open to both parents and practitioners to maximise the benefits from working and...
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Come along to a FREE event to find out more about: - Equipment available to help with your hearing and vision loss - Sensory services in your area: Action on Hearing Loss Cymru, Products, Audiology UHW, RNIB Cymru, Sense Cymru, Deafblind Cymru and many more - Have your hearing checked freeFor more information contact: Shelley... |
6 events,Spicy delights from the café to fire up those synapses! 7pm start. £10pp. Teams of 4. Please book.
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NEA Cymru, supported by Nationwide Energy Services and Scottish Power, is pleased to announce the forthcoming fuel poverty forum. The forum will focus on Fuel Debt, and secured speakers from CAB, Oxfam and Ofgem will be presenting on Financial Inclusion, welfare changes and their impact, and the obligations of suppliers in relation to Debt and Disconnection.
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Cardiff Third Sector Council presents: The Third Sector and Families First – Opportunities for joint working Conference (morning)Substance Misuse Consultation – the road ahead for Cardiff and Vale Conference (afternoon) The morning conference, The Third Sector and Families First – Opportunities for joint working, will offer you an opportunity to explore how Families First came to...
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A Diverse Cymru course - an introduction to ensure understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers specifically relating to disability.Price: £85 per personFind out more on the Diverse Cymru website. |
1 event,Make it a family day with a difference!Jump on your bikes and feel the wind in your hair as you enjoy the beautiful Welsh countryside along the mostly traffic-free Taff trail (nearly all downhill!). Then, back at Cardiff HQ, a warm welcome back and well-earned freshly prepared refreshments await you at the café. ONLY £6 per person... |
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4 events,This NewLink Wales course is a City & Guilds accredited course for those individuals who are new to teaching and group facilitation. The course aims to give learners an introduction into the skills and practices needed as a trainer. Voluntary Sector £155, Statutory Sector £165 This Diverse Cymru course helps you to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises; engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.Price: £120 per personFind out more on the Diverse Cymru website.
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Following success in Europe, collective energy switching schemes becoming popular in the UK. A range of organisations, including local authorities, political parties and community groups, is taking the lead and facilitating community energy switching and bulk buying schemes for local residents.This National Energy Action Cymru event is your opportunity to hear directly from organisations who...
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Sponsored by Eluned Parrott AMTo raise awareness surrounding the restrictions for BME women but also to promote and celebrate successful women who inspire, lead and affect change.Race Equality First, sponsored by Eluned Parrott AM, is holding this event to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The theme is ‘Visible women: Empowering girls and... |
5 events,Join the Cardiff Inter Faith Network's TourLearn about your neighbours by visiting different places of worship in multi-faith South Cardiff.Find out more here. Does your organisation work around improving safety within communities in Cardiff?Are you a volunteer or paid worker managing, supporting or providing activities based around community safety? If you've answered 'yes' to any of the above, then membership of the Cardiff Safer Communities Network is for you.During the event there will be a presentation on domestic abuse.To... |
2 events,This meeting has been postponed and a new date will follow shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please keep an eye on the network web page for the new date.Are you involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself. If so, please consider joining the Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network. Please contact...
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This conference is being hosted by The Voice. DAY CONFERENCEThe day conference will include keynote speakers and workshops and will cover areas and issues synonymous with women affected by drug and alcohol use, including:• Breaking the Cycle • Families • The impact of the Criminal Justice-System on Women • Domestic Violence • Recovery CapitalSpeakers include: Pam... |
5 events,Are you new to fundraising?If so, the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising course will help you develop a better understanding of fundraising tools and techniques. Find out why and how donors give and discover tools you can use to measure fundraising success.By the end of this course you will be able to: - Describe the fundraising... Memories Cafes have been running within the Alzheimer’s Society for a number of years. They provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed environment in which people affected by or concerned about dementia can meet with others in similar circumstances. It gives them an opportunity to discuss their concerns about the progression of the disease but also,...
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What is Beyond 2011?Beyond 2011 is the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) programme to consider possible approaches to meeting future user needs for small area and socio-demographic information in England and Wales. This is essentially reviewing what is currently produced by the Census and evaluating its use to help develop the approach needed. Why does this...
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A general child protection training course for anyone who comes into contact with children. It covers guidance, the different types of child abuse and the responsibilities with regard to reporting concerns. Here are the course objectives:• Discuss what constitutes child abuse and how to identify it• Identify child protection thresholds• Have an awareness of relevant...
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Cymorth Cymru and Learning Disability Wales would like to invite you to attend the Launch of the Real Tenancy Test at the Cymorth Cymru Annual Conference 2013.The Real Tenancy Test is based on the principle that all people with a learning disability, and others who reside as tenants in supported living settings, should be able... |
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Nurturing Resilience for Children and Families: What are the Protective Factors?The Round Table will provide the opportunity to consider how to tackle vulnerabilities through supporting and strengthening children, young people and families.Children in Wales' Annual Round Table Conference will focus on how to mediate against the negative impact of poverty and disadvantage for children and families... |
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Discover all sorts of delights and treasures from Pedal Power's wide variety of stalls and makers. Pedal Power Café will be popping up with tasty morsels. |
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With the support of Capita Symonds, Cardiff Business Partnership, Heads of the Valleys Development Company, Cardiff Business School, Powell Dobson Urbanists, Jones Lang LaSalle and Wardell ArmstrongThis conference explores the practical challenges facing policy-makers in making a reality of proposals for creating a successful Metro for south-eastern Wales. It comes two years after the IWA...
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As part of International Women's Day, BAWSO, in association with Cardiff & Vale College, Cathays High School, Cardiff High School, Henna Foundation, Bangladeshi Reference Group and Sklp Samaj Cardiff, presents:‘The Forced Marriage Play’ - Empowering Women and GirlsMain Speaker: Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Finance and Leader of the HouseThere will also be an opportunity... |
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As part of the Safer Future Communities Project, WCVA is organising free training: An introduction to tendering Funding streams for community safety in Wales are changing and grant funding is becoming more challenging to secure. Third sector organisations increasingly need to diversify their income sources by incorporating strategies and techniques to achieve a sustainable funding base. Tendering...
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Do you have a public sector workforce aged 16 – 69? This seminar will help you successfully manage across generations and deliver better public or third sector improvement. Purpose of SeminarWales Audit Office is hosting a seminar with Viv Du Feu, Partner at Capital Law, Cardiff, as part of its continued commitment to sharing innovative...
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This is an introductory level course for support staff, care workers, volunteers and family who are supporting older people who may have dementia. During this course you will cover areas such as: - The ageing process - Why do we age? - What is Dementia? - Types of Dementia? - Stages of the process of Dementia... |
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Sustain our Language, Culture & HeritageAll welcome- Somali Women’s contributions to above - Recitation from well-known Somali Poet- Presentation by Galool Home of Somali Education- Representatives from Cardiff Central Library (Languages) - Somali Books and Traditional items on display- Pampering Sessions & Refreshments available- Agencies Stalls with information & much more
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In collaboration with PROMHS, Hafal would like to present: An information session on the benefit changes for service users and carers.The Welfare Reform Act received Royal Ascent in March 2012 and a number of changes to the benefit system are already in motion. However, come April 2013 it is said the changes expected are likely... |
4 events,A conference to increase awareness of social justice - examining best practice in developing sustainable community - university partnerships and community-based learning to facilitate regeneration.Price: £70 (including lunch and refreshments) The aim of this WCVA Participation Cymru course is to outline different methodologies for the practical implementation of Time 4 Young People. Content: Person to agency timebanking has become a well evidenced and recognised resource in Wales within a relatively short time frame. The New Economics Foundation in "The New Wealth of Time: How Timebanking helps... This NewLink Wales course is designed for practitioners who are working with individuals who are in an abusive relationship and have the added complexity of substance misuse.Voluntary Sector £125, Statutory Sector £135 Llamau, Wales’ leading homeless charity, is pleased to invite you to our first EASTER PARTY for grown ups, hosted by Barocco Cardiff.Tickets £5 each in advance.Compering the event - Comedian Chris Chopping: "He makes this comedy lark look easy" - South Wales EchoLive Music from Tomos Lewis: “Tomos Lewis, mines lilting folk melodies similar to... |
1 event,Never has there been a time before, when the UK welfare benefit system was so confusing and complicated, with so many radical changes being proposed and implimented.This Train on the Tracks one-day introductory course has been designed to enable delegates to recognise and understand the purpose of the most commonly claimed benefits, focusing on jobseekers... |
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