News

New Helpline Volunteer Preparation courses scheduled

Parents Advice Centre (PAC) relies upon its dedicated team of volunteers throughout Northern Ireland to provide telephone and face-to-face support to people coping with family difficulties. Without these individuals the service could not be maintained.  New Helpline Volunteers are always needed and we have now scheduled preparation courses for Belfast and Derry commencing October 2008.  Please click here for further information.

Kick Start 2007 Report

The Men's Project is pleased to announce that a report on Kick Start 2007 is now available for free downloading.  This report give details on a seven month package of training and support to enhance work with fathers in Northern Ireland ...

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NEW In-Branch Parenting Course - 'Handling Teenagers'

A 6-week course, starting in Belfast on Tuesday 27th May, from 7-9pm - please click here * (PDF) for more information.  * Fully Booked *

NEW Free In-Branch Parenting Course - 'Positive Parenting for those Parenting Apart'

A 6-week course, starting in Belfast on Thursday 27th March, from 7-9pm - please click here* (PDF) for more information.  * Fully Booked *

FREE Parenting Education Courses for January - May 2008

The Parenting Project has produced their latest newsletter detailing the FREE in-branch parenting education courses they will be running between January and May 2008. These courses are being run in the Dungannon and Belfast branches and include Handling Teens, Parents' Anger Management, Parenting Apart, and Managing Children's Challenging Behaviour. Please click here to find out more about these courses for parents or those in a parenting role.  * Fully Booked *

Men in Northern Ireland (MiNI) Factsheets

The Men's Project is pleased to announce that three of their five statistical fact sheets, which look at specific aspects of being male in our community, have been updated. These "Men in Northern Ireland" (MINI) factsheets were prepared by the ARK team within Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster. They can be downloaded (in Portable Document Format) at www.mensproject.org/facts

Our Big Adventure Scrapbook

Trisha McQueen from The Men's Project has produced a new resource for fathers called 'Our Big Adventure'. This gives loads of practical ideas on how dads can spend a great day with their children and turn even simple activities into a 'big adventure'. This resource is available for free downloading at: www.mensproject.org/adventure

Success for Parents Advice Centre at the Foyle Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to our Derry volunteers who took second place in their category at the Foyle Volunteer Awards on 6th December 2007!   The Foyle Volunteer Awards are organised annually by the Northwest Volunteer Centre, and aim to highlight and promote the variety and diversity of volunteer activity in Derry City and Strabane and District Council areas. Parents Advice Centre (PAC) is delighted to have received this recognition, and would like to thank all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication. If you are interested in volunteering for PAC please click here for more information.

Extension of Helpline Opening Hours

Parents Advice Centre (PAC) is delighted to announce the extension of their freephone helpline (0808 8010 722) opening hours. From Monday 5th November 2007 the extended hours will be as follows: