Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI)

International overdose awareness day event, Friday 28th August, Belfast City Hall.

The event will provide an opportunity to come together to reflect, and support individuals, families and communities. It’s also an opportunity to recognise the great work of so many who are working daily to improve people’s lives.

Find out more and book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-overdose-awareness-event-tickets-1992345651476

Places available 🎓

This one-day workshop offers caring professionals an opportunity to assess and address the impact of their work on their emotional wellbeing. This introduction is an overview of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma and offers opportunities to explore strategies to minimise the risk of personal impact when supporting those who experience trauma.

Visit our website for further information and to book this course https://buff.ly/EsqJ9Ux

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Together for Families – online information sessions

The Together for Families team are hosting a number of information sessions for organisations interested in applying for funding to deliver enhanced family support services as part of Together for Families.

These sessions are aimed at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations with extensive experience of supporting families in NI who have complex needs.

Online sessions will be followed by further in-person market engagement sessions.

Further information below 👇

ℹ️ The Together for Families Team is hosting online information sessions on funding applications.

👪 They are aimed at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise orgs with experience of supporting families in NI with complex needs.

🔗 Find out more: health-ni.gov.uk/publications/together-families-information-sessions-webinar

Parentline NI is having a fantastic morning at Ashton’s Family Information and Funday - north Belfast.

Bringing together families and sharing smiles!

Thanks to our Parent Support Officer Kate who is hosting our PLNI stall 🫶

Ashton Community Trust

⏰ Last chance for massage and yoga in 2026!

If you've been thinking about becoming a Baby Massage or Baby Yoga Instructor, now is the time to book.

Delivered in partnership with Settled Petals, these are the final instructor training courses of 2026, and new dates won't be available until 2027.

⚠️Baby Massage Instructor Training starts next week, making this your last opportunity to secure a place.

Both courses are accredited by FEDANT and successful graduates are eligible to join their register on completing the course (optional). Students will become Certified Baby Yoga / Massage Instructors on completion of the course and on completion of relevant assignments.

Course dates:
Baby Massage: 6–7 August 2026 (starts next week)
Baby Yoga: 1–2 October 2026

Save when you book both together – discounted rates available when both courses are booked together.

Whether you're looking to expand your services or begin a new professional journey supporting families, don't miss your final opportunity to train this year.

Book Baby Massage: https://buff.ly/5i8kmE7
Book Baby Yoga: https://buff.ly/6jxpg1o

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New on our website 📢

CiNI's Chief Executive, Natalie Whelehan, shares her reflections on the inaugural meeting of the new All-Party Group (APG) on Children and Young People.

MLAs and Members heard directly from senior Department of Health officials about Together for Families, an ambitious programme of investment and reform to strengthen family support across Northern Ireland.

For organisations across the children's sector, this wasn't simply a policy discussion - it was an opportunity to help shape how this important programme is delivered.

Read the full blog here 👉 https://buff.ly/sIyIvpy

Keep up to date with the the All Party Group 👉 https://buff.ly/vsmMhvm

💚 Introducing the new Cancer & Wellbeing Choir 💚

A welcoming space for people living with cancer, their families, carers, friends and supporters to come together through the joy of singing. No auditions, no pressure, just friendship, connection and music. Led by Anne McCambridge, this is an opportunity to build confidence, support wellbeing, meet new people and enjoy a sense of community and belonging. No singing experience is required, just come along and join in.

Tea, coffee, scones and biscuits will be available on arrival from 10am. Please bring your own lunch, or there is a local shop nearby if you prefer. 💚

Get in touch today to find out more and be part of something special.

Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan in Northern Ireland Southern Health and Social Care Trust Western Health and Social Care Trust Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Northern Ireland Social Care Council

📣Exciting news - thrilled that our Parentline NI Your Guide to Parenting Podcast has been shortlisted for the 2026 British Podcast Awards.

Congratulations to all others shortlisted.

🎙You can listen to the podcast here https://www.buzzsprout.com/861409

🎉 Exciting news!
Parentline NI's podcast, Your Guide to Parenting, has been shortlisted for the 2026 British Podcast Awards in the Parenting category! 🏆

Congratulations to all the other finalists—we're honoured to be shortlisted alongside you!

You can listen to the podcast at the link in our bio.

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