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...
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2 events,Share, Learn and Link Find out more about this event by following this link. 20 funded places available. |
7 events,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... 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). 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... 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... 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...
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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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1 event,A Diverse Cymru training courseWhy 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... |
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The Good Practice Exchange at the Wales Audit Office is running a seminar that may be of interest to the Health and Social Care Facilitators and wider people / organisations involved with health and well-being in the voluntary sector. The event is looking at how organisations can provide better services and better outcomes by working... |
3 events,This Participation Cymru seminar explores how to establish a successful network, with practical ideas, tips and participatory methods for setting up a new network, and for refreshing and re-focussing an existing network. Find out more and book your place via the Participation Cymru website.
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The Renting Homes Bill will completely overhaul tenancies for all rented homes in Wales in both the private and social sectors. Due to be introduced to the Assembly in early 2015, the Bill will create a new legal system for tenancies based on principles of equality, simplicity and fairness. This Shelter Cymru half-day briefing session...
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FULLY BOOKED C3SC has partnered with First Rate Training to provide this much requested course for staff, volunteers and trustees alike. The training is suitable for people who have been nominated as 'appointed persons' within the workplace and covers a wide range of essential topics – enabling delegates to act swiftly and make a real... |
5 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 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...
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The Shelter Cymru course highlights the linked problems of increased levels of drug use amongst people who are homeless, the associated risks this poses, and the barriers to services for people in this situation. Participants will gain an understanding of the links between homelessness and drug use and how to address key risk factors for...
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Are you thinking of setting up a business? Are you interested in learning how to patent and protect your own brand/logo? Then join The Mentor Ring at their free workshop, where a representative of the IPO (Intellectual Property Office) will happily offer advice, guidance and answer any of your queries or questions. Light refreshments provided.
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Join WCVA and the British Institute of Human Rights in Cardiff for the next instalment of BIHR's evening events to discuss some of the most commonly reported human rights stories, as they go Beneath the Headlines. We will look at some of the big issues that continue to feature in reporting as well as recent... |
5 events,Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm OR 2.00pm to 4.00pm Dimensions Cymru is working with the Houses of Parliament to hold a free workshop in Cardiff to explain the process of politics and how to vote. These workshops are open to people with learning disabilities, autism and their supporters. Love Your Vote aims to raise awareness of voting...
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WCVA is launching the plan with the Welsh Language Commissioner at a free breakfast seminar at WCVA's offices in Cardiff. The Welsh Language Commissioner's new plan for businesses and third sector organisations aims to develop and increase their use of the Welsh language, and includes a new website full of information about the benefits of...
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NEA Cymru invites you to attend their spring Fuel Poverty Forum in Cardiff. The forums (there's one in North Wales too) have grown from strength to strength and are the recognised Welsh network in which to raise awareness of fuel poverty and to discuss solutions to the problem. Why attend?Spring’s focus will be on pre-payment...
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course is aimed at managers and practitioners working with children in a wide variety of settings, including day nurseries, play schemes and afterschool clubs. It will allow participants to explore and understand the legislative and policy framework that supports the inclusion of disabled children. This interactive training day... |
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Brought to you by Women Making a Difference, the Welsh Women’s Summit is an annual event bringing together diverse women and key decision-makers, to discuss issues facing under-represented groups in communities and public life in Wales. Offering women in Wales a change to get their voices heard, the event is being held as part of... |
2 events,The SafeTALK T4T is a two-day course that allows you to develop knowledge and competencies in preparing for and presenting SafeTALK training to participants.Find out more on the Mind website (scroll down the page).
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The Assembly is working at improving the diversity of its workforce, especially among Black minority ethnic (BME) members of staff who are underrepresented in its workforce. In order to achieve this we would like to make the application process to the Assembly accessible and easier to understand to a wider group of people.We are hosting... |
6 events,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 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,... 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...
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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...
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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... |
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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...
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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...
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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... |
5 events,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 (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... 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...
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A seminar to share good practice and plan ahead Speakers to include: Meri Huws - Welsh Language Commissioner Sara Powys - Time to Change Wales Estyn Llaw officers, IAITH: the Welsh centre for language A chance to hear from service users, find out about good practice, share experiences and start planning for the future. A... |
2 events,Find out more about this free event on the Learning Disability Wales website. |
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3 events,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...
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Hosted by Race Council Cymru, the theme of the conference is 'Promoting Ethnic Minority Inclusion in Wales'. Keynote speakers: - Dame Rosemary Butler AM - Presiding Officer, National Assembly for Wales - Lesley Griffiths AM - Minister for Equalities and Tackling Poverty - Professor Emma Ogbonna - Cardiff University Business School - Mr Ian Johnston...
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A half-day Children in Wales workshop This three-hour workshop is aimed at anyone working with children, young people and families who would like to improve their understanding and skills in enabling participation. The course will enable learners to: Define children and young people's participation and how it relates to children's rights under the United Nations... |
4 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... The aim of this Participation Cymru training course is to equip participants with the skills required to write effective and relevant questions for surveys and other engagement activities. ContentWhat makes a good question? This course will show you how to write effective questions which give you the information you want to know. You will learn...
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By Dr Yusuf Rangoonwala Lunch provided. Travel cost will be reimbursed. To book your place, please contact The Mentor Ring by emailing sujatha.thaladi@MentorRing.org.uk
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In recent years the political, economic and social climate in which volunteering by older adults occurs has changed significantly, with the onset of an economic downturn, concern about pensions, a change in the public policy context for volunteering following a change of government, and the abolition of default retirement age. The notion of ‘unretirement’ is... |
5 events,A FREE event for anyone involved with public procurement and tendering, Procurex Live will enhance your understanding and knowledge of the latest developments, initiatives and legislative changes taking place within today's ever-changing marketplace. The event is relevant for the third sector, especially those involved in buying or supplying any goods or services. Find out more... The aim of this WCVA course is to give the confidence and skills needed to find and approach major donors for very large gifts. By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the motivations of a wide range of major donors Understand how to identify and research prospective donors Create a realistic cultivation... 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 workers, health, social care, equality organisations and anyone whose role may enable raising awareness of hate crime or dealing with victims of it. Aims To promote awareness of hate crime, how to...
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This one-day training course is run by Cardiff Council. Target group: All staff working in social care with an interest in or need for a basic understanding of Asperger’s. To be taken on an emotive journey through the world of hidden impairments. Designed for people to gain a basic understanding of what learning difficulties and...
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“This is not my destiny” Reflecting on responses to Forced Marriage in England and Wales Free conference hosted by Rights of Women and Imkaan in partnership with BAWSO Book now - full details on the Rights of Women website BOOKING: download and complete an application form from the Rights of Women website and return to... |
3 events,This is a very interactive workshop which enables participants to discuss issues concerning Equality and Diversity, and learn from each other as well as from the workshop facilitator. The Diverse Cymru course will enable participants to: Understand what we mean by diversity and what equality and diversity mean in practice Understand more about diversity in...
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Cardiff Council SCWDP is planning to hold a discussion group for managers at the Novotel Hotel. They are inviting you to attend to explore how SCWDP resources are used equitably and how SCWDP can help and support you in your responsibility to ensure your workforce remains confident and competent.During this meeting there will be a...
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Most people working in the front line have experienced a range of difficult client situations. Race Equality First and AdviceUK are working together to offer this practical one-day course to look at some of these and how we can deal with them. Dealing with difficult clients is a skill. This course helps you to develop... |
3 events,Diverse Cymru's conference on the barriers disabled people is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend, but they particularly encourage disabled people to come and speak up on Diverse Cymru's four key issues: Health/Social Care, Employment, Education and Access. To attend, please register online: breakingthebarriers.eventbrite.co.uk or call Annie on 029 2036 8888 for...
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This conference is an opportunity for counsellors and those working with children and young people to extend and develop their knowledge and skills. There is a programme of workshops, keynote speakers and networking opportunities during the day.There are contracted leading professionals to deliver workshops and share their experience of working with children and young people...
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Sadly, even democratic and peaceful societies are not immune to prejudice and violence. With the anti-immigration views expressed by some media and politicians in the lead up to the elections, there is growing hostility and discrimination towards many communities. Come and celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with Race Equality First... |
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3 events,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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Motivational Interviewing Build motivation with transferable skills – facilitate positive health gains and social change for your service users followed by Workshops on Improving Flu Awareness in the community Public Health Wales recognises the Third Sector as a doorway to communities in Wales and would like to support the Third Sector to improve flu awareness...
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The next Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network (CVCN) will be held at the Council Chambers in the main building of Cardiff University in Cathays. The CVCN is a joint network run by VCS Cardiff and C3SC. The event will include a talk from Cardiff University's new School of Social Analytics Involving Students in Real World Research... |
5 events,The new Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant will be introduced from January 2016. In advance of the launch of the full bidding round after Easter, Welsh Government will be holding an information workshop on Tuesday 24 March in central Cardiff. The workshop will provide information on the context for the new grant, general feedback... The aim of this WCVA course is to give the confidence and skills needed to set up a basic capital appeal. If you have some experience of revenue fundraising and want to set up a capital appeal that will stretch your skills, then this course will be ideal. Aimed at practitioners, the day will cover...
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in...
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InterLink's Taff Ely Funding & Advice Event is taking place on Tuesday 24th March and will include: Talks by local groups on fundraising locally 1:1 sessions and stalls with funders such as the Big Lottery, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Environment Wales, Keep Wales Tidy and many more … please book a session Funding Community Food Growing... |
4 events,Research has shown that parents with a learning disability are significantly more likely to have their children taken into care or placed for adoption than other parents. Parents with learning disabilities often experience their views and voices not being heard, this can be of critical importance to them and their children during care proceedings. This... 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...
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A one-day Children in Wales course Why do some young people cope with difficulties more easily than others? What factors really make a difference to how we deal with adversity? What can practitioners do to make a difference? This one-day course explores how you can develop an approach that builds on strengths to help young...
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FREE entry. Refreshments provided. What's on? - Expert talks on a variety of health issues - Health-related displays and stalls - Language support provided - Come along and receive a FREE fruit and veg bag donated by Marie Curie |
5 events,A Diverse Cymru one-day training courseThis very practical 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.Why attend?Have you ever left a meeting or event wishing more people had spoken... 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... The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill builds upon the Government of Wales Act and the sustainable development scheme One Wales One Planet. It has the potential to affect the way that public bodies interact with the voluntary sector. It is a further step to embedding sustainable development principles as the Welsh way of doing things.... Aims To promote awareness of hate crime, how to address it and enable you to raise awareness in the workplace and in the community Learning Outcomes This ½ day course costs £70 per attendee and includes refreshments, all course materials and a certificate of attendance. Visit Diverse Cymru's website to find out more.
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AFTA Thought Training - ‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’ - A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding 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... |
4 events,A Diverse Cymru training courseLearning OutcomesBy the end of the workshop you will be able to:Define sexual orientationUnderstand why it is important to use appropriate and non-offensive terminology relating to sexual orientationAssess the impact of stereotypes, prejudice and discriminationChallenge common myths and misconceptions about LGB peopleRecognise the legal rights of LGB people in employment and... Half-day training with Diverse CymruThe aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the workshop you will be able to:Understand the... This Welsh Women's Aid conference will consider recent developments in preventing violence against women and supporting survivors, and explore how we can more effectively work together to prevent such violence from escalating and from happening in the first place. Speakers include: Prof Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women. Day 1 - Cardiff...
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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 councils,... |
2 events,Migraine Action, the national advisory and support charity for adults and children affected by migraine, is coming to Cardiff to host an event for those with the condition and to help their friends and family learn more. The day aims to give practical tips for proactively managing migraine, with topics covered including headache and migraine... |
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Wales Audit Office (WAO) and Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) invite you to a Consultation Workshop for Third Sector Organisations in Cardiff on the WAO’s All Wales Local Government Improvement Study: Independence of Older People. Does your organisation work to support older people live independently? If so, we’d like to invite you to participate in... |
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Interested in Politics? Want to hear your MP or prospective candidate debate local or national issues? YMCA is holding a general election special 'Question Time' event on Tuesday 31st March 2015 in our YMCA theatre. Attendance is FREE. However due to limited numbers, book your seat by emailing enquiries@cardiffymca.co.uk or calling 029 2046 5250.All the... |
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