A statement from Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, ahead of a recall of the Northern Ireland Assembly today. "To eradicate racism, we need a concerted response across society, with clear direction, commitment, and action. We will only succeed in tackling racism and achieve

CGNI staff and board joined trade unionists and colleagues from across the third sector at Stormont this morning in a stand against racism. TeamNI represents everyone - One Community, One Team.

Delighted to be amongst the huge crowd of VCS organisations and trade unions standing up for inclusion and celebrating our diverse community. Look out for your older friends & neighbours who are from minority communities who may be feeling vulnerable. Racism has no place in NI!

This morning we stood against racism in all its forms with organisations from right across the voluntary and community sector. Thank you to NICVA for their leadership in organising the event today

To those who believe that immigrants and asylum seekers are the cause of their own hardship. They are not. Your anger is misdirected. Lack of investment in public services and housing by the last UK Government are the cause.

Delighted to be at the first BASW Independents committee meeting tonight! An enthusiastic and committed bunch who will make a great impact I'm sure. Led by the new chair Orlaith McGibbon

It's fantastic for the BASW NI staff team to spend time with BASW's Head of Professional Development, Jane Shears, discussing the many ways BASW works to assist members develop their skills and supports them as they support others.

Are you a social worker who's looking for a change of pace? Join our small team dedicated to advancing workers’ rights and social work! Learn more about the National Organiser & Union Contact Manager role on our website: swu-union.org.uk/work-with-swu Apply by 5pm on 19 August 2024

🌍 BASW Northern Ireland has an associate membership just for IASW members! Have access to additional CPD, promote social justice & influence social work delivery w/ associate membership. Together, we make a stronger impact. #SocialJustice #Influence Join them today: rb.gy/db8fsj

Beyond the noise, what the media coverage surrounding the Kirstie Allsopp story misses is how social work actually works. The social worker in this case didn’t do anything wrong, they followed the law and the guidance. Read our full response 🔗 basw.co.uk/articles/basw-…

At our next CoP we’ll be joined by guest speaker Rosalyn Millar, a PhD candidate from Queen's University Belfast 🎓. Her research focuses on domestic abuse & society’s understanding of coercive control & it’s impacts. To find out more & to register, please visit basw.co.uk/events/basw-no…

Looking forward to sharing our research!

All our members are invited to join us online for our annual meeting on 4 October at 9.30am. We'll hear from our past Chair Orlaith McGibbon about the year in review & our new Chair Professor Davy Hayes on the future direction of BASW NI. Register at basw.co.uk/events/basw-no…

On 18 September we'll be joined by Professor Paula McFadden & Emerita Professor Mary McColgan at our online CoP. They will present on their research & analysis of children’s & older people's social work staffing levels in NI. Find out more & register ⬇️ basw.co.uk/events/basw-no…

Looking forward to this event. Details below!

At this online event celebrating #WorldMentalHealthDay we’ll be joined by speakers including the incredible Lisa Morrison & Jill Hemmington (Dr). We’ll also have a presentation by Siobhán O'Neill (she/her), Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Champion. More info/register at⬇️ basw.co.uk/events/4-natio…

Thanks for the invite and see you there!

BASW Northern Ireland Jill Hemmington (Dr) Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) BASW BASW Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 SASW Looking forward to this Carolyn😊

Join us at our next Community of Practice with guest speaker Rosalyn Millar, a PhD candidate from Queen's University Belfast 🎓. Rosalyn’s research focuses on domestic abuse & society’s understanding of coercive control & it’s impacts. Find out more & register⬇️ basw.co.uk/events/basw-no…