Working For Change
Domestic Violence Network
Our administrator Linda is an active member of the Western Region Community Response to Domestic Violence Network. The network is made up of representatives from Family Resource Centres in Mayo and Galway, Mayo Women’s Support Services (women's refuge in Castlebar) and COPE Waterside House (women's refuge in Galway).
The objectives of the Network are influenced by Women’s Aid, Waterside House and Mayo Women’s Support Services. The three main aspects of the role are:
Our administrator Linda is an active member of the Western Region Community Response to Domestic Violence Network. The network is made up of representatives from Family Resource Centres in Mayo and Galway, Mayo Women’s Support Services (women's refuge in Castlebar) and COPE Waterside House (women's refuge in Galway).
The objectives of the Network are influenced by Women’s Aid, Waterside House and Mayo Women’s Support Services. The three main aspects of the role are:
- To raise awareness, particularly during the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women, which takes place from 25th November to 10th December every year
- Referral to front line services
- Supporting front line services
- Addressing the issues from a client-centered perspective
- Developing a human rights approach to the work
- Addressing the different needs of urban and rural clients
'Relationship Checklist' poster designed and distributed throughout Mayo & Galway as part of our 16 Days of Action Campaign 2015
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Balloon Release & Lilies Ritual to mark the 16 Days of Action 2015
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LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Network
Westport Family & Community Resource Centre plays an active part in the Regional LGBT Network. As a Network we organise events to raise awareness around LGBT issues e.g displays in local libraries around IDAHO Day (International Day Against Homophobia), Pride Week (June), and Social Inclusion Week (October).
We also provide information and advice on National and Regional LGBT support groups.
We also provide information and advice on National and Regional LGBT support groups.
Mayo Community Platform
The Mayo Community Platform is a dynamic community network, which is committed to working collectively to address issues of poverty and inequality in Mayo. The Platform was formed in 2007 with the support of the Combat Poverty Agency, and it represents Family Resource Centres, Community Development Projects, Mayo Women’s Support Services, Mayo Intercultural Action and Mayo Travellers Support Group. The Platform seeks to have a critical voice on local and regional decision-making structures with responsibility for equality, social inclusion & community development.
Mayo Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG)
The Mayo Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG) is one of the elements of the County Development Board. This body contains representation from all the local agencies, both statutory and community. The aim of this body is to agree practical actions to tackle social inclusion at county level. Examples of these would be work on youth issues, unemployment and transport. Please click on the PDF file below to read the latest research carried out by the Mayo Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG), which was published in February 2012. The document is entitled 'Understanding Community Participation - A Summary of Recommendations and Charter of Principles Research'.
The Mayo Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG) is one of the elements of the County Development Board. This body contains representation from all the local agencies, both statutory and community. The aim of this body is to agree practical actions to tackle social inclusion at county level. Examples of these would be work on youth issues, unemployment and transport. Please click on the PDF file below to read the latest research carried out by the Mayo Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG), which was published in February 2012. The document is entitled 'Understanding Community Participation - A Summary of Recommendations and Charter of Principles Research'.
Westport Family & Community Resource Centre The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo Tel. 098 24419 Email westportfrc@gmail.com