Spunout.ie Courses in DLR -
Southside Community Training Network will be running two more workshops in collaboration with Spunout.ie this autumn:
- Nov 20th 2018 10am-1pm at Mounttown Community Facility: ‘Online Safety’. Read more here.
- Nov 27th 2018 10am-1pm at Shanganagh Park House: 'How to Engage With Young People Online'. Read more here.
These courses are aimed at professionals and volunteers working in DLR to support young people.
If you are interested in any of these courses please contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison at lisa.sieger@sspship.ie for more information. Find out more about SpunOut.ie here.
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Upcoming Training with the SCTN and the DLR Public Participation Network
Southside Community Training Network and DLR Public Participation Network are currently collaborating to offer a number of training sessions to community organisations in DLR this autumn. The last two sessions for this term will cover grant writing & fundraising:
Nov 27th 2018 / 2 Sessions: Grant Writing & Fundraising /
Morning session: Samuel Beckett Civic Centre 10am-1pm / Evening session: Mounttown Community Facility 7pm-10pm / Read more here
If you would like to find out more about these sessions please feel free to contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison on 087 737 0372 or email lisa.sieger@sspship.ie. To be eligible for a place with the SCTN you need to be working for a local community group / organisation with a social inclusion focus in DLR. If your group is located in DLR, but has a different focus, please contact Laura Howe from the DLR PPN at laura@dlrppn.ie to check if you can book a place through the PPN.
DLR PPN will be offering a few additional training sessions this autumn. Please check the DLR PPN website to find out more.
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Southside Community Training Network - Spring Term
We are currently in the process of planning for our Southside Community Training Network Spring programme. We previously published a training survey, but if you still have suggestions for training topics and / or training areas for us, please get in touch directly with Lisa Sieger-Jamison, the SCTN co-ordinator, at lisa.sieger@sspship.ie. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Other Southside Partnership Courses and Events
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Women Transforming Communities Conference
As part of the Women and Leadership programme the Southside Partnership Women's Programme and women4women network want to invite you to a Conference on Women Transforming Communities. Hear from 4 inspiring women who made positive changes in their communities. The conference includes lunch and an afternoon workshop. Wed 14 November 2018 from 09:30 – 14:30, Royal Marine Hotel. For more information and to register Click Here.
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SafeTALK Training
SafeTALK is a half-day training programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Following a safeTALK workshop you will be more willing and able to perform an important helping role for persons with thoughts of suicide.How does safeTALK help prevent suicide? SafeTALK suicide alert helpers are trained to:
• Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid signs of suicide
• Identify people who have thoughts of suicide
• Apply the TALK steps to connect a person with suicidal thoughts to people and agencies that can help.
This training is suitable for everyone over 18 years of age who wants to help prevent suicide and become suicide alert. Date: 29th November 2018 / Time: 9.30am—1pm Venue: Southside Partnership , Blackrock Please contact Lisa at Southside Community Training Network on 087 737 0372 or email lisa.sieger@sspship.ie.
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Pathfinder
This FREE Pathfinder Training helps you to take a fresh look at your potential and the changes you would like to make for the future. The 3 workshops cover: Building self confidence, identifying skills
deciding on the change/s you would like to make, creating a plan for moving forward and looking at challenges you may face and how to overcome them. The next PATHFINDERS PROGRAMME will be running in January 2019. For more information and / or to book your place please contact Helena O’Neill in Southside Partnership on 01 70 60 100 / 087 672 8670 or email helena.oneill@sspship.ie.
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Chair Zumba Dance Class
Chair Zumba Dance Class starting 13th November 2018 7pm—8pm in the Scouts Den. Coolevin, Ballybrack. No charge (You must book a place). It is accessible and fun for everyone. Contact: Sandra
Southside Partnership - Holly House, Phone: (01) 2722020 / 2722613
Mobile: 0862192172 sandra.king@sspship.ie
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The Women's Voice Group
The Women's Voice Group is a new group for any women who live in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown area. We would like to give women a space so that they can come together and imagine a better community for themselves, their families and their environment. For more information please phone Alison on 01-442 1004 or 087 1482172.
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Applying for Jobs Online Workshop
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Southside Partnership will be running 2-hour workshops on Applying For Jobs Online 2-hour workshops. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. For more information on eligibility for this FREE training please contact: Gareth Watters (Employment Advisor) at Southside Partnership DLR at Gareth.watters@sspship.ie or 087 703 4281.
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Migrant Women In Focus
WEMIN is a new programme for migrant and refugee women and, in some aspects, also for Irish women. It is run by the Southside Partnership Women’s Programme and is supported by women4women network dlr. It will empower women to play an active role in their community. Find out more here.
For more information and to register your interest please contact Rafika on 087 720 3665 or 01 442 1004.
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Training & Events offered by other Organisations
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"Save the Date" for the launch of "Just Maintaining the Status Quo?", The Experiences of Long-term Participants in Methadone Maintenance Treatment
This event will be taking place on December 10th 2018 in the Assembly Hall in Dun Laoghaire from 10am-12pm.
If you wish to be included on the invitation list, you should contact Marie, at. 01-7060125 or email mariek@dlrdrugtaskforce.ie
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Open Days for the local Education & Training Board (ETB) Colleges and third level institutes & universities.
OPEN DAYS IN ETB COLLEGES
Blackrock Further Education Institute: www.bfei.ie January 15 2019 Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Sallynoggin College of Further Education: www.scfe.ie November 21 2018 Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute: www.dfei.ie November 21 2018 Wednesday 10am - 4pm
THIRD LEVEL OPEN DAYS
Institute Art Design & Technology: www.iadt.ie Friday 23 & Saturday 24 November 2018 10am – 4pm
UCD: www.ucd.ie Saturday 3 November 2018 10am – 4pm
Trinity Collage Dublin TCD: www.bfei.ie Saturday 10 November 2018 9.30am - 3.30pm
Dublin City University DCU: www.dcu.ie Friday & Saturday 16 & 17 November 2018 10am - 3pm
Dublin Institute of Technology DIT: www.dit.ie Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December 2018 9am – 2pm
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PRISM DLR Autism Support Group
Meeting Schedule – November 2018
The support groups & coffee mornings are a safe place where parents are given the space to chat, listen, and be heard and supported by others who 'get it'. Knowledge and information sharing amongst families is so important and powerful
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AONTAS STAR Awards 2019 - Nominations Now Open
Celebrating the positive contribution that adult learning initiatives make to adult learners, local communities and wider society in Ireland. We are delighted to announce that nominations for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2019 are now open and we’ve already had a great response.
Categories
For 2019, nominations are invited under four categories - Adult Learning Initiatives that Support:
• Health and Wellbeing
• Third Level Access and Engagement
• Social Inclusion
• Sustainable Employment
Nominate today at: www.adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, 7th December 2018, at 5pm. Winners will be announced at the STAR Awards ceremony on Monday, 4th March 2019
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DDLETB Training Centre Loughlinstown
Would you like to brush up on your skills and return to education part- time? Would you like to gain a nationally recognised certificate? DDLETB Training Centre Loughlinstown provides a range of part-time QQI accredited and non-accredited courses.
- The courses take place during the day and on some evenings.
- Groups are small and the atmosphere is friendly and supportive.
- You can learn at your own pace with experienced adult education staff.
- Courses are free to eligible participants
For more information Click Here or call 01 204 3605 or 01 204 3676 DDLETB Training Centre Loughlinstown, Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
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Alternative Pathways to UCD Day 2018
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning are hosting a day so attendees can explore different flexible options to become a UCD student with a QQI-FET (FETAC) qualification, through the part-time Access Courses, as a mature student, or as a part-time open learning student. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore options to gain a place at university, meet current students, ask questions about programmes of studies and attend taster sessions on different subjects. Thursday 22nd November 2018 between 10am and 3pm in UCD Access & Lifelong Learning Centre, Level 1 James Joyce Library Building, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4. interested should be registered by Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 5pm. For more information Click Here
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College Awareness Week 2018
College Awareness Week is Ireland’s national celebration of the benefits of a post-secondary education, aimed at students, parents and the public. Carry out an event which aims to help your students become college-ready it runs form 19th-24th November.
Getting involved is easy:
1) Download free activity sheets and resources from www.collegeaware.ie
2) Register your event on our website
3) Organise an event/ activity during the week
4) Receive free merchandise while supplies last
For more information Click Here or go to www.collageaware.ie
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Understanding Youth Mental Health Training
This 1-day workshop is designed for those who work or volunteer with young people.
Understanding youth mental health (1 day) covers
- What is Jigsaw?
- What is mental health and how does it develop?
- Adolescence and emerging adulthood
- The current landscape of youth mental health
- Signs of mental health difficulty and safety
- Local supports and services
The workshop will take place on 5th December 2018 from 9.30am – 4pm at DCU. Places are limited. If you would like to book a place or need more information please contact Charlene O’Neill, Jigsaw Dublin City on 085 254 1153 or email Charlene.oneill@jigsaw.ie
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Non Violence Resistance (NVR) Programme
This is a free 8-week programme which will commence in Ballyogan FRC on Thursday 22nd November 2018 at 10am-12pm. This short programme empowers parents and carers by providing practical support to regain authority within their home and challenge the very specific issue of child to parent violence.
If interested please contact
Petra Eaglesfield Ballyogan FRC
Mob: 0861018206 or Tel: (01)2943870 Email: yppballyogan@gmail.com.
Ann Nolan : TUSLA Churchtown
Mob: 0877742825
Email: ann.nolan@tusla.ie
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Introduction to Computers for Over 55's Course
New part-time course Introduction to Computers for Over Fifty Fives starting in January 2019. This course will run for 5 weeks on Tuesdays rom 2-4pm. Introduction to Computers will include:
• HOW TO SKYPE
• SET UP A FACE BOOK ACCOUNT
• EMAILS
• INTERNET SAFETY
• HOW TO SHOP ON LINE
For more information please phone Carolann Duggan 01 204 3676
This course is Free. Your Social Welfare payments will not be affected.
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Computers for Job Searching Course
New part-time morning course starting November 2018 in Loughlinstown
DDLETB ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE Learn how to: Search for jobs online, register with job sites, create CV’s and cover letters, build confidence with email, explore social media. For more details phone 01 204 3605 or 204 3676. Free to eligible participants. Your Social Welfare payments will not be affected (subject to DSP approval).
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Woodlands for Health
Woodlands For Health is an 8-Week FREE walking programme to encourage mental wellbeing through physical activity in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. Weekly guided social walks in a woodland setting will be taking place on Wednesdays from 11am – 2pm during October and November. Free transport provided to the locations.
For more information or to register contact Brian O’Donnell or Gwen O’Looney on 01 271 9502 or sportspartnership@dlecoco.ie
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FREE Computer Classes
There will be free computer classes taking place in the Adult Education Services Dundrum. These classes are free for anyone on a social welfare payment, with a medical card or to anyone who has not completed a leaving certificate. The courses will start in November and January.
- Tuesday mornings for beginners 10am – 12am, 20th November 2018 for 5 weeks & 8th January 2019 for 10 weeks,
- Thursday afternoons, Improvers 1.30 pm – 3.30pm, 22nd November 2018 for 5 weeks & 10th January for 10 weeks
To book or for more information contact the Adult Education Service on 01 2989283 or email dundrum@adulteducation.ie
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Hilview Resource Centre Winter Newsletter
Hilview Resource Centre just released their Winter Newsletter with information about services and upcoming events. Please click Here.
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ETB Adult Education
Adult Education Service Dun Laoghaire just released their latest September Newsletter with information about services and upcoming training. Please click Here.
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DLR PPN E-Zine
DLR Public Participation Network just released their latest e-zine with information on upcoming community events, relevant training and funding. Have a look here.
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