Community Exchange

This is the Activelink Community Exchange noticeboard.

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Suicide or Survive: Free Online Supporters Programme

SOS is offering places on the next a Supporters Programme. This 8-hour programme will be held over 2 sessions – Wednesday 6th November and Wednesday 13th November. This programme is for people supporting someone on a personal basis and not from a professional basis.

Online

HUGG: Volunteering Opportunities

We will hold a LIVE Volunteering Information Session. Our information sessions provide a brief background on HUGG, and details on everything involved in volunteering with HUGG.

Nationwide / Online / Zoom

Wendy Crampton: BodyBreath Workshops

Do you work in the not-for-profit sector and need to reduce stress and learn to relax? Are you seeking to re-connect more to yourself and your emotions & feelings? Are you looking for a new way to self-care and healing? BodyBreath One Day Experiential Workshops starting 19th October 2024.

Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Budget 2025 does little to tackle inequalities in the education sector

This year’s Budget does not go far enough in supporting the most marginalised in our communities. That’s according to Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBs), the national representative body of 16 ETBs. ETBs support, monitor, and deliver youth services across the country.

Nationwide

How to Engage Diverse Communities in Health Research - A Patient's Perspective

This 3-hour interactive workshop will highlight the critical importance of involving, engaging and empowering diverse communities to participate in health research. It will be delivered through practical and interactive activities to engage participants in active learning and discussions.

Galway

Impact of choir initiative shines through in powerful documentary

A choir for Ukrainians living in Ireland, set up by Local Development Companies (LDCs) across the country, has led to 90% of its members feeling a greater sense of belonging in Ireland. That’s according to a survey by Empower.

Nationwide

UNICEF Ireland: Paddington's Postcards

Sign up for a monthly donation and as a bear-sized thank you, Paddington will send a child in your life a postal pack which contains postcards from around the world (and so much more!) every month for 12 months. With each package, they’ll explore a different country with Paddington and learn more about the life of a child who lives there.

Nationwide

Brahma Kumaris: What’s on… October 2024

Brahma Kumaris Ireland offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognises the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths. All our events / courses are free of charge as a community service.

Dublin / Hybrid

The Wheel: Access Europe Showcase 2024 (In-Person Event)

Since launching in November 2020, our Access Europe support service has helped numerous Irish civil society organisations explore and unlock EU funding opportunities. We are delighted to celebrate the next phase of this free essential service thanks to our funders, the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Drumcondra, Dublin 3

Empowering Youth Voices

Join PPI Ignite Network @ University of Galway and D1 now in this online seminar on Friday 18th October, at 2:30-4:00pm showcasing international examples of PPI excellence in the realm of health research for young people and young adults.

Online / Zoom

HMI Annual Conference 2024

”Positively leading through complex change in health and social care” - The conference offers a developmental opportunity for managers in the health services to meet and engage with colleagues. Certificates of Attendance available for CPD purposes (5 CPD points).

Dublin 4

Living with Loss - A Bereavement Information Evening for the Public

This is a free, hybrid event hosted by the Dublin North Bereavement Network for people who have been bereaved through any circumstance. For those unable to attend the event in person, this event will be live streamed via Zoom. Registration is required.

Dublin 15 / Online

Breaking Down Barriers: Sex and Gender in Chronic Pain

Don’t miss this groundbreaking hybrid event on October 11, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 PM, where leading experts will explore emerging data on how sex and gender impact chronic pain. Hosted by the University of Galway, Chronic Pain Ireland, and the Centre for Pain Research.

Galway & Online

Fostering Community - Acedemia Partnerships in the US and Ireland

Participants of this lunchtime seminar will hear stories from the Medical University of South Carolina's Clinical & Translational Research Institute and University of Galway on their collaboration and roll out of the Community Engaged Scholars Programme (CESP) in the US and Ireland.

Online / Zoom

Free Executive Coaching Sessions for Professionals

My name is Kevin Conway. I am currently pursuing a Professional Diploma in Business & Executive Coaching at Smurfit Business School UCD. I'm pleased to offer complimentary executive coaching sessions as part of my Diploma requirements.

Dublin

Dublin Human Rights and Arts Festival: Where are women organising?

NWC is inviting you to join us for an event as part of the upcoming Dublin Human Rights & Arts Festival. Discussion will capture how & where women are leading in the current struggles for housing, workers’ rights, anti-racism and reproductive rights.

Online

ARC Cancer Support Centres: Torch of Hope

Our much loved Torch of Hope brings hundreds of people affected by cancer together for an afternoon of fun, reflection, laughter, tears, and great memories. The essence of the Torch of Hope is that it gives families, friends and communities an opportunity to support cancer survivors and honour lost loved ones.

Dublin / Nationwide

Fusion Training & Development: Ongoing courses in Group Facilitation, Train the Trainer & Conflict Management

Fusion Training offer QQI certified programmes in Facilitation, Train the Trainer, Conflict Management and Wellbeing & Flourishing. They also offer bespoke training. Courses are delivered by Gerard Fitzpatrick, author of the acclaimed books Crossing the Threshold (Fusion Press, 2020) and Effective Group Leadership (Orpen Press, 2016).

Nationwide