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This Week in the Assembly

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 26 May to 30 May 2008.

Vacancy - Policy Development Officer

Fixed Term 12 month, full time post. Salary NJC pay scale 6, £21,412-£22,845 currently under review.

NICVA warns of worries in the sector

On 19 June the Assembly’s Social Development Committee will hold its weekly meeting at NICVA’s premises, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast. NICVA will make a presentation to the DSD Committee on funding for the sector, as it has already done with the Finance and Personnel Committee.

Men get organised

Voluntary and community groups dealing with men’s issues have come together to share experiences and boost their capacity to influence policy.

What do you think?

As the issues and challenges faced by the voluntary and community sector continue to change, NICVA is very aware that the services we provide to our members must reflect this changing environment. Help us by filling in our survey.

Which policy forum suits you?

An update on forthcoming policy fora facilitated by NICVA.

NICVA issues brief on health proposals

NICVA and the Community Development and Health Network have released a briefing on the consultation on the new health proposals for Northern Ireland.

Guest speaker at women's policy forum

Eileen Sung, Head of the Gender Equality Unit within the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, will be speaking at the women's policy forum on 22 April at NICVA.

This Week in the Assembly - 03 March

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 03 March 2008 to 07 March 2008.

DSD support services research released

The Department for Social Development has released its research into the work of support organisations within the voluntary and community sector, originally completed by Deloitte in February 2007.

This week at the Assembly - 25 February

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 25 February 2008 to 29 February 2008.

Civil Forum review status outlined

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has revealed that while the Executive agreed the terms of reference and methodology for a review of the Civic Forum in October 2007 a timetable for the completion of the review process is not yet available.

Have your say on new health proposals

The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined his proposals for future reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland. Now it's your turn to have your say on this issue.

Have your say on new health proposals

The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined his proposals for future reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland. Now it's your turn to have your say on this issue.

This week at the Assembly - 18 February

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 18 February 2008 to 22 February 2008.

Enough is Enough on poverty… again

In 2004/5 more than 200 voluntary and community organisations supported the Enough Is Enough campaign which called for an effective strategy to end poverty in Northern Ireland. However, there is still no cross cutting strategy to tackle poverty. Join our campaign for an effective anti-poverty strategy.

Protecting our marine wildlife

NICVA’s next Environmental policy forum will “seas” the opportunity to raise awareness of marine issues.

This week at the Assembly - 11 February

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 11 February 2008 to 15 February 2008.

EU survey shows good practice

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly in May 2007, the European Commission established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. The taskforce - made up of key EC officials and their Northern Ireland counterparts - is currently examining the extent to which Northern Ireland has been involved in EU programmes and policies and identifying examples of best practice.