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We support staff and volunteers in a range of ways including training, practical workshops, networking and shared learning opportunities.
We support the sector with events where members can come together and learn from others’ experience, as well as hosting events designed to educate more people about the issues surrounding homelessness in Northern Ireland.
As part of HAW25 East Belfast Mission and Street Soccer NI are hosting the 2025 Homelessness Awareness Week Cup. This is a six aside football tournament which is free for teams to enter Contact justin@streetsoccerni.org
As part of Homelessness Awareness Week, Ark Housing is delighted to host a special Ark Family Hour dedicated to challenging misconceptions and celebrating our community. We invite local families to join us for an afternoon of fun and connection! We are hosting this event to reinforce the message: ‘See the person’ - looking beyond the statistics […]
A festive evening of live music, quiz rounds, delicious pies and curries, and raffle prizes - all in support of Shelter NI’s work to combat homelessness and poor housing in Northern Ireland. Part of Homeless Awareness Week 2025. Join us 7:30pm till late, over 18's only. For more information contact: info@shelterni.org
A community Sleep Out to raise awareness and funds for Shelter NI. Join us in Strabane or host your own Sleep Out anywhere - garden, workplace, or local community. Join us 5pm to 5am, over 18's only. For more information contact: info@shelterni.org
The Mid Ulster Homelessness Local Area Group are raising donations for Depaul Castlehill, Dungannon and Hope Café, Magherafelt. Donations are being collected by staff at the Cookstown and Magherafelt Jobs and Benefits Offices, as well as the Cookstown Housing Executive Building. The donation drive will end on 5th December, and the Jobs and Benefits Office […]
South Down Homelessness Local Area Group will host a Homelessness Awareness Session in Lecale Trinity Grammar School, Downpatrick on 10th December 2025. The session will cover topics such as the causes and impacts of homelessness, lived experience of homelessness and details on the support services within the local area. There will be communications posts and […]
On Thursday 15 January, the NI Frontline Network will be holding an online workshop focused on neurodiversity awareness and support. Many staff working in homelessness services, as in many other walks of life, will be supporting individuals who are neurodiverse. This can pose challenges for both staff and people they are working to support in […]
21 January 2026 - Online via Microsoft Teams This full day online course explores how psychological trauma can impact the developing brain, in turn affecting later adult behavioural patterns and the ability to regulate emotion. The course will give a deeper understanding of trauma and why Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is essential when working with […]
On Tuesday 3 February, the NI Frontline Network will be holding an in-person workshop at The Mac in Belfast focused on effective communication to manage conflict. The course, which is delivered by Tides, blends theory with practical exercises and role-play to help frontline professionals navigate conflict in homelessness settings. Participants will explore de-escalation techniques, active […]
On Wednesday 4 February, the NI Frontline Network will be holding an in-person workshop at the Clooney Hall in Derry/Londonderry focused on effective communication to manage conflict. The course, which is delivered by Tides, blends theory with practical exercises and role-play to help frontline professionals navigate conflict in homelessness settings. Participants will explore de-escalation techniques, […]
On Wednesday 25 March, the NI Frontline Network will be holding a lunch and learn networking meetup in Derry/Londonderry. This will be an informal, in-person event where you can meet with other frontline staff working to support people experiencing homelessness. The meetup will have a focus on trauma informed practice. If you are an employed […]
Understanding and Management of Hoarding Date and Time - Thursday 26th March, 10am - 12:30pm This half-day online course provides a structured step by step process to tackle all types of hoarding from first visit, to bringing the accommodation back to an acceptable level within a realistic timescale. The course also provides an insight into […]
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