Two-day Diverse Cymru courseMHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic...
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3 events,Course aims: To give learners a good understanding of how Government and politics works in Wales. The course will provide an overview of the roles of the National Assembly and Welsh Government, and how decisions are made. Learning outcomes: By attending this course you will be able to understand to a high level: The roles...
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A one-day Children in Wales course A non-sensationalist approach that looks at the evidence and examines the risks and benefits of internet use, as well as looking at the practical ways to help parents and workers to support young people to stay safe online. The course is divided into two parts. The first looks at... |
2 events,A three-day WCVA training course This course aims to enable participants to gain a greater understanding of what partnership working is and what makes it effective. It aims to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge around effective partnership working and promoting collaboration. You will learn how to work in partnership with organisations, groups and... Morning - 9.30am to 12.30pm or Afternoon - 1.00pm to 4.00pm Turn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help, using their website at www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.For anyone offering advice and support in an intermediary role, Turn2us also has... |
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We're delighted to invite you to C3SC's AGM and Third Sector Networking Exhibition at Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith on Thursday 29th January from 12-3pm. Here’s the programme for the event: 12 noon: Arrival and Registration 12.15-1.00pm: Networking Lunch and Third Sector Exhibition See below for details of stalls. 1.00-1.30pm: Formal AGM With Richard Edwards (Chair,... |
1 event,BAWSO's Older People’s conference is being held in Cardiff on 30th January 2015. The BME Older People’s project, which is funded by the Welsh Government, was set up in Cardiff in 2012 to provide optimal support and advocacy to BME older people in the community. The project also aims to improve the lives of BME... |
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5 events,This very practical Diverse Cymru course is intended to help people who facilitate meetings, involvement events, discussion or focus groups, seminars or workshops to create the conditions that will enable people to contribute and find the whole experience rewarding. Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website. Two-day course - the second day is on 10 February.Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) is for everybody. It is particularly relevant for those who work with adolescents and may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress. Course Aims: YMHFA (Wales) aims to help participants:• Preserve life where a young person... Limited number of fully funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no experience with CBT or those who wish to refresh their knowledge. By the end of the course, participants will be able to define the basic principles... The aim of this WCVA course is to improve the understanding of organisations of the key issues to consider before beginning to fundraise. By attending this course you will be able to: Understand what is meant by fundraising and the different sources of fundraised income Understand the legal requirements and best practice in relation to...
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Target group: Adult Services Team managers; Social Workers and anyone with Case Management / Care Co-ordinator responsibility; managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the Council run, Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher using the E-learning... |
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This course is for anyone who wishes to develop their sport leadership skills. It is designed to develop generic leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of sports and/or recreational situations as well as contributing to the personal development of the learner. The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is a practical qualification...
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Delivered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, this session will explain what is involved in writing an effective Personal Statement for you to apply to university. As part of your application, the Personal Statement is a very important part of this process. You will be shown how to get it right using examples of good and bad...
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A free event to look at the potential of a unique advertising platform where Agripa will seek to partners CSR and Councils to charities to look at potential advertising opportunities. An opportunity to see in action the transferable system in place and pitch for a free advertising campaign designed with your charity message in mind. |
4 events,This Learning Disability Wales training course aims to help those that work with people with a learning disability play a role in helping those they support live their life to the full and be included. Delegates will have the opportunity to develop their communication skills, and learn about a range of communication concepts and techniques... This one-day Children in Wales course is aimed at both practitioners and their managers who are interested in ensuring that their services are engaging positively with fathers. Participants will consider who are “significant males” and why should we engage with them? The course will explore a number of self-assessment tools which can aid an organisation... A Diverse Cymru training course Why attend?This course acts as an introduction to the Equality Impact Assessment process. It gives you both the legal background to carrying out equality impact assessments and uses case studies to give you practical examples of how to carry out an EIA.Who should attend?This course is suitable for anyone with a... The aim of this training course is to introduce participants to the key principles of impact assessment and enable them to use the Volunteering Impact Assessment Toolkit to carry out an impact assessment of volunteering in their own organisation or project. Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website. |
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3 events,A half-day Diverse Cymru course According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, (2014) ‘Bullying is bad for employees and their organisations. Not only does it cost the UK in the region of 80 million lost days, it also accounts for at least half the occurrences of work-related stress. For the employee exposed to bullying,... This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. By the end of the course you should be able to: Explain the differences between Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV Examine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted Analyse the... Limited number of fully funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. At a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. This course is aimed at people who... |
7 events,A NewLink Wales training course There’s a vast amount of evidence showing that a good care plan can significantly improve outcomes for people who have substance misuse problems. However, many practitioners and service users have become disillusioned with this process and often see it as a tokenistic paperwork exercise. It doesn’t have to be! Through... This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. By the end of the course you should be able to: Explain the differences between Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV Examine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted Analyse the... Two-day Diverse Cymru course MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform...
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An Institute of Fundraising event "National Charity Partnerships are not the only way to receive support from business. Companies of all sizes across Wales have lots to gain from working with us in the third sector, and as great fundraisers, it’s up to us to show them how to make the most of this opportunity....
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A half-day Children in Wales course The aim of this course is to raise awareness of cultural, ethnic and religious identities when considering child protection issues within asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families. It will also increase the understanding of particular safeguarding risks within families and communities and increase confidence in addressing safeguarding issues with... |
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Free event Many established and emerging online tools are completely free to set up and use so it's an excellent way to engage and be productive without breaking the bank - but which tools do you find the most effective for your organisation's engagement work? In the Participation Cymru's regional participation network in February we...
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This course explores ways to work with your community more effectively. Many organisations seek to work closely with communities to improve local services and opportunities. Sometimes it can be difficult to get community members involved. During this session you will discover how to overcome barriers to participation – creating strong, inclusive campaigns and services. You...
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The student finance entitlement of new students will vary depending on individual situations. If you are thinking about becoming a full-time or part-time student, Cardiff Metropolitan University can offer advice on the financial support that you may be entitled to, where you need to go to apply for it, how to apply and when you... |
7 events,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.... This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people working in services that see individuals who drink excessively and are therefore at risk of alcohol related brain injuries. It will explore the necessary skills to recognise potential or established Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI), to be able to work with individuals with this condition and make... Limited number of fully funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan At a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. This course is aimed at people with... For all councils, housing associations, police and other organisations working in the community. This specialist training is being delivered by the Dogs Trust and is for employees who deal with dogs or their owners on a regular basis. Day One time: 10am to 4.30pm (lunch and refreshments provided) Day Two time: 10am to 1pm (refreshments...
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A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding training - hosted by Cardiff Council AFTA Thought Training ‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’ 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...
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Run by Crosshands Training, this practical one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who has to deal with difficult people in the workplace. It could be clients, partners, staff, management or colleagues or simply people who complain when their expectations are not met and whose behaviour becomes aggressive and demanding. In those situations we need to...
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Continuing on from a series of successful meetings, Cardiff Council has arranged another session for activity co-ordinators and those with an interest in activities to come along and share good practice & resources. Email Jayne Farr at SCWDP@Cardiff.gov.uk for a booking form. |
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The Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network events provide a great opportunity to meet with other people in this field - to share ideas and good practice, and to keep abreast of latest news and developments. Guest speaker: Simon Morris, Cardiff Council Third sector 'hot spot': Cardiff Women's Aid - Steph Healey |
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Join National Dance Company Wales at the Dance House to meet their dancers in a fun interactive session designed with families in mind. Ideal for children aged 7+, your child can dance on stage with the dancers, ask questions and learn excerpts from the Company’s current repertoire. As part of this experience, you also get... |
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This one-day Child Poverty Action Group course examines how the new benefit will work and the likely effect on claimants. Topics covered include: the aims of universal credit; when and how it will be introduced; which benefits it will replace and which will remain; who will be able to claim it; how it will be...
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The anti-poverty and social justice campaigning group World Development Movement (WDM) Cardiff is relaunching as Global Justice Cardiff. The relaunch gives the organisation the opportunity to reinvigorate their local campaigning work. WDM has worked on issues of poverty and injustice for over 40 years. In its new incarnation as Global Justice Now, the organisation will... |
2 events,Half-day session run by Cardiff Council There are two half-day sessions to choose from: Morning - 9.30am to 12.30pm Afternoon - 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Participants should aim to arrive up to 15 minutes before the session in order to register and avail themselves of refreshments). Target group: Care assistants/support workers, supervisors and managers working in...
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This full-day Child Poverty Action Group course for advisers will examine the replacement of disability living allowance (DLA) for adults by a new ‘personal independence payment’ (PIP) from April 2013. Fully updated the course includes the final version of the PIP assessment regulations published in November 2012. PIP will replace DLA for working age clients from ... |
1 event,A Diverse Cymru training courseWhy attend?It will assist you to:recognise when you need to make reasonable adjustmentsbe confident in your interactions with disabled staff and customers when considering reasonable adjustmentsunderstand which adjustments may be reasonableWho should attend?This course is suitable for anyone with a management, human resources or occupational health role, trade union representatives, disabled... |
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2 events,A one-day Children in Wales course This introductory course will provide a comprehensive background to the key principles and intentions of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, whilst also focusing on the main policy issues and the impact upon children, young people and their families. The Act, which came into force in April... Share, Learn and Link Find out more about this event by following this link. 20 funded places available. |
7 events,WCVA's seminar double header delivered by Watts Gregory LLP aimed at charity trustees. Come in the morning and stay for lunch; come for lunch and attend the afternoon session, or just make a day of it - the choice is yours! Find out more and book your place for the morning and/or afternoon session(s). This WCVA course aims to take the mystery out of fundraising from companies and equip delegates with a simple and effective tool kit to enable them to secure support from companies of any size. This entry level session will introduce delegates to the key processes involved in sponsorship and corporate donations, and will provide concrete... Capita Conferences is holding its annual conference on 24th February. With expert speakers from theThe Early Intervention Foundation, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner South Wales and Barnardo’s Cymru, this essential event will help you to ensure you are intervening at the timeliest moment in a family’s life. Capita is offering a special discount... This popular evidence based approach has been around for nearly 30 years and been taken up by a wide range of practitioners in health and social care fields. The NewLink Wales course will provide a clear understanding of the goals, concepts, processes and skills of Motivational Interviewing, along with a chance to practice the skills...
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A morning to help shape future Welsh Government guidance on Construction and Demolition Waste. Your input will help the Welsh Government to develop practical and useful publicly-available resources for the Welsh construction industry. Instead of making regulations on Site Waste Management Plans, the Welsh Government is looking to develop guidance that will help businesses in...
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This event is part of NIACE Cymru’s Festival of Dangerous Ideas, which is encouraging people to come up with new ideas for promoting learning at all ages but with a focus on adult learning in Wales. We are delighted to announce, that as part of the Festival, we will be reviving the Annual Raymond Williams... |
6 events,Facilitated by Cardiff Mind and organised by Cardiff Council, this one-day course is for staff and volunteers working in social care. The learning outcomes of the course are: Participants will be able to identify the differences between mental health and mental illness Participants will be able to recognise signs and symptoms of mental illnesses Participants... A 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...
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The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) is working with the Government Equalities Office to run a UK wide road show of Meet a Mentor events designed specifically to support women business owners. Meet A Mentor is an event with a difference. You don’t attend to find a new client or supplier, (although both are...
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Are we serious about children's rights? Sponsored by Julie Morgan AM (Chair) The physical punishment of children is the only form of inter-personal violence that remains legal in the UK. Forty-four states have already enacted legislation to change this. In 2002 the National Assembly and Welsh Government voted in favour of changing the law to...
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Changing Gear is a Big Lottery funded project and aims to work with: - People with mental health issues - Women from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds - People with any long term health condition - Older People The project aims to work with people to achieve the health and wellbeing goals that matter... |
6 events,Facilitated by Cardiff Mind and organised by Cardiff Council, this one-day course is for staff and volunteers working in social care. The learning outcomes of the course are: Participants will be able to identify the differences between mental health and mental illness Participants will be able to recognise signs and symptoms of mental illnesses Participants... An opportunity to get your organisation up to scratch on its employment law and safeguarding responsibilities. This session, jointly delivered by Hugh James Solicitors and WCVA’s specialist Criminal Records Unit, will blend theory with practical case examples to give those with management responsibilities the knowledge and skills to nip potential staffing issues in the bud... Are you interested in improving quality in third sector organisations in Wales? Do you want to strengthen governance, deliver better services for users, improve operating practices and better demonstrate outcomes in your third sector organisation? Then join NCVO at one of their briefing events to find out more about PQASSO and opportunities to get involved... This Shelter Cymru course will outline the options available to support ex-offenders in finding accommodation following their release from prison in light of the changes resulting from the new Housing Act, which takes effect from April 2015. Attend the course and gain the knowledge you will require in order to assist ex-prisoners. Related courses: Introduction...
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Food and Behaviour Research is respected throughout the world for the quality of its events and speaker engagement, and has for many years delivered ground-breaking content, often coinciding with the delivery of latest research and opinion. Behaviour and learning difficulties are an ever-increasing problem in the UK and other developed countries. Conditions like ADHD, Dyslexia and... |
2 events,A one-day Diverse Cymru training courseThis course aims to give participants a better understanding of the mental health needs of young people from a variety of perspectives, to promote confidence in being able to respond to their needs. Why attend?To gain an awareness and understanding of mental health issues which affect adolescents and young people.To identify...
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How will the introduction of universal credit affect people trying to manage their finances? This Shelter Cymru seminar will take delegates through the structure of universal credit and discuss how staff and organisations and tenants are going to prepare for this change. Valuable feedback from the Shotton Pilot project will be discussed and any practical... |
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