At Family Voice Hub we host a variety of regular events to support parents raising a child or young person with disabilities and siblings with a brother or sister with disabilities.
See below flyers for details!
Interested? Get in touch with our Hub Co-Ordinator Sharon Quinn by emailing Sharon.autonomie@gmail.com
Young people are in for a treat with the Halloween Bash at Ardnavally Outdoor Activity Centre, Belfast on Saturday 2 November 2019, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Party games include Pass The Spooky Parcel, Scary Musical Chairs and more!
Join us for the End of Programme Barbecue on Friday 28 June 2019 at Ardnavalley Scout Activity Centre from 6.30 pm - 10 pm.
Join us and celebrate as another year of What Next? and Freedom2Choose programmes come to a successful end.
All of the family are welcome to come along!
We are delighted to announce that, on Friday 5th April, Autonomie will be hosting Strictly Our Achievements Celebration.
A night of celebration marking the achievement of the young people involved in Autonomie’s services including the What next? Project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
As part of Freedom2Choose programme, young people will get a chance to visit Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory on Saturday 20 October 2018.
For up to date times please contact us by telephone on 02895918051 or by email at autonomieorg@gmail.com
The What Next? Programme is suitable for young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between 16 and 25.
When: Every Thursday and Friday, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast.
For more information and to register please speak to a member of our team by telephone on 028 95918051, alternatively email us at hello@autonomie.org.uk
On Saturday 10 November 2018, members will meet at Finaghy Youth and Resource Centre to collaborate and give their views.
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
For up to date information please contact us by telephone on 02895918051 or by email at autonomieorg@gmail.com
On Saturday 20 October 2018, participants will get the chance to visit Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory. Please speak to a member of our team for up-to-date details including start and finish times.
On Saturday 13 October 2018, participants will get the chance to learn about the benefits of fitness and sport as well as enjoy team games.
The What Next? Programme is suitable for young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between 16 and 25.
When: Every Thursday and Friday, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast.
For more information and to register please speak to a member of our team by telephone on 028 95918051, alternatively email us at hello@autonomie.org.uk
On Saturday 6 October 2018, participants will get the chance to experience ten pin bowling at Odyssey Bowl, Belfast.
The What Next? Programme is suitable for young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between 16 and 25.
When: Every Thursday and Friday, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast.
For more information and to register please speak to a member of our team by telephone on 028 95918051, alternatively email us at hello@autonomie.org.uk
On Saturday 29 September 2018, participants will get the chance to learn about 'Looking after ourselves' in a fun and practical way.
On Saturday 22 September 2018, participants will get the chance to learn about 'Health Living' in a fun and practical way as part of Autonomie’s ‘Good Mental Health’ themed Freedom2Choose Programme.
We are holding a committee meeting on 12 September 2018.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all members for their continued support and dedication.
Our new What Next? activities programme in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund is back this week on Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th of August - and every Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) Belfast. Register now!
A fun-packed Week 2 of Summer Scheme 2018 runs from Monday 6th of August to Friday 10th of August 2018.
Participants can try their hand at sushi making, get active at Belfast Activity Centre, have a go at baking with Hannah and even have a go making Urban artwork with a Tim McCarthy masterclass.
FUN-PACKED ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME REVEALED FOR THE AUTONOMIE SUMMER SCHEME 2018
The Autonomie Summer Scheme is a fun-packed two weeks of adventure, games, and activities. Get creative and design your own Summer Scheme T-Shirt! Try your hand at ten-pin bowling, cook up a storm with our sushi making class, and even take a boat trip on the River Lagan.
Young people aged 16 -to -25 years-old living with physical disability and allied additional needs.
Autonomie is delighted to launch the What Next? Programme with the first session due to take place on Wednesday 4 July 2018. Suitable for young people aged between 16 and 25 living with physical disabilities/mild/moderate learning disabilities this activities programme will offer participants a chance to develop life skills, have new experiences, build friendships.
Designed to promote positive mental health, What Next? delivers fun-packed activities every Wednesday and Thursday at Finaghy Youth Centre, Belfast, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
On Wednesday 4 July, Drakes Music will facilitate a creative music workshop at Finaghy Youth Centre. Everyone will get the opportunity to express themselves using a variety of computer interfacing technology and musical instruments regardless of ability.
To further details on our What Next? Programme, or to register your interest, please contact Autonomie's Services Manager Lynne Morrison either by email at autonomieorg@gmail.com or by telephone on 028 95918051.
Our current Freedom2Choose programme will finish on Saturday 30th June with a Youth Forum.
Called 'Young People's Voice', this new forum will provide young people with a chance to share feedback on the recent Freedom2Choose Programme, as well as offer young people a chance to help plan and develop future programme activities for our What Next? and Freedom2Choose Programmes.
Autonomie will be holding our AGM on Wednesday 27th June at Lilac 2018 at Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) at 5.30 pm.
As part of our 'Boundaries and Limitations' themed programme, participants will visit Newcastle. Ice cream, candy floss and all things seaside await our arrival on Saturday 23 June 2018.
Places are strictly limited. To find out more, including update-to-date times and to reserve your place, please contact our Freedom2Choose Programme Coordinator Lynne Morrison by telephone on 028 95918051 or by email at hello@autonomie.org.uk
As part of our 'Boundaries and Limitations' programme theme, participants will take part in a Vinyl Printing workshop. A Father's Day activity, this workshop will focus on choosing what is appropriate to print for a parent/carer.
Autonomie is delighted to host Mums' Pamper Evening on Friday 15 June. As part of Carers Week 2018, the event aims to promote relaxation and offers guests relaxation techniques using essential oils and tips on Self Care.
Refreshments will be available for each guest.
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, Friday 15 June, Lilac House, 4 Sandhurst Road, Belfast, BT7 1PW
This event is part of Autonomie's Family Support Services.
On Friday 15 June, young male service users can enjoy an evening out at the Odyssey Complex, Belfast.
Places are strictly limited. To find out more and to reserve your place, please contact our Freedom2Choose Programme Coordinator Lynne Morrison by telephone on 028 95918051 or by email at hello@autonomie.org.uk
All members are asked to make a voluntary donation of £3 for this event.
On Saturday 9 June zoologist, Catherine Bennett is bringing her Animal Jungle Show to Autonomie and participants will look at what animals live solitary lives and what animals like to lie with others - and what happens when you mix this up
This will be followed by 'Make your own Pizza'!
As part of our programme themed 'Personal Boundaries and Limitations'. Young people will get a chance to have a ten pin bowling experience at the busy Odyssey Bowl, Belfast.
This practical and fun activity will give participants a chance to develop awareness of appropriate behaviours towards a range of people, including showing respect for each player by sitting in designated places and showing respect for each player by giving them space to play.
Our work is underpinned by listening and robust research. We listen to many voices. We hear directly from young people and it's important too that we hear from their families.
We would like to extend an invite to carers and parents to join us for a Parent Forum meeting on Saturday 26 May starting at 2.00 pm.
Further details will be available soon.
On Saturday 26 May, we are hosting a Youth Forum Activities session.
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm.
Further information will be available soon.
