Belfast's Welcome Organisation (Welcome Organisation ) has received support from Homeless Connect (Homeless Connect ) the north’s representative body for organisations providing homelessness services, following this week's attack. ✍️ The Irish News irishnews.com/news/northern-…

We are eager to announce that Tina O'Reilly and her two colleagues from Extern will be facilitating a seminar on reflective practice and staff wellbeing at our Frontline Network Event in September! Don't miss out. Sign-up for free today: homelessconnect.org/event/homeless…

Thank you Extern Charity for having us out at MUST. Great to hear about the work going on- really committed staff seeking to make a difference!

Our Head of Policy and Programmes Mark Baillie spoke to BBC Newsline Kelly Bonner regarding funding pressures on the homelessness system in NI- "we are seeing major funding pressures... we have a homelessness system which is under enormous strain"

Our CEO Nicola McCrudden was on BBC Radio Ulster's GMU this morning talking about the 'perfect storm' facing homelessness services. "We need to turn this round, we need to turn the curve"

Just 4 weeks to go until our training on emotional intelligence and resilience. In this training you will learn how to recognise burnout and be given the tools to help maintain your own wellbeing whilst working in a challenging role. Book your place today! homelessconnect.org/event/emotiona…

In the month of August, we visited staff at MACS Supporting Children & Young People Downpatrick, residential and floating support service. Our Learning and Development Coordinator, Natalie Timothy, writes about the visit - homelessconnect.org/a-visit-to-mac…

We're up at Stormont this afternoon for the All Party Group on the Voluntary and Community Sector Chaired by Diane Forsythe and will hear from a range of sector representatives from Homeless Connect, Action for Children NI & Trussell Northern Ireland #VoiceOfTheSector

We have a fantastic training session coming up on 11 Oct with Dr Ray Middleton on Strengths Based Practice in the homelessness sector. This training is ideal for anyone working in a ‘support’ role, be that accommodation based or floating. Full details👇 homelessconnect.org/event/strength…

Our Head of Policy and Programmes Mark Baillie has a piece in the latest edition of the Campbell Tickell Ireland brief on homelessness in NI. You can check it out in full here: campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issue7…

We are so grateful to everyone who took part in and attended our NI Homelessness Conference. It was a day which as one delegate put it to us balanced realism with hope- change is possible, but we need to take the steps together to get there.

The first events for this year's Homelessness Awareness Week are now up on our website. There will be events right across NI during the week starting Monday 2 December. Be a part of seeking the change we so urgently need to see! #haw24 #timeforchange homelessconnect.org/events/

Our Head of Policy and Programmes Mark Baillie is in today's Belfast Telegraph commenting on the 136% increase in the number of people on the social housing waiting list with homelessness status over the last decade Eoin McCaul belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

As of the 30th June 2024, there were 88880 people on the social housing waiting list across Northern Ireland. This is an increase of just under 16,000 people since 2014. #HAW24 #TimeforChange

The programme for #haw24 has been published. There are 32 events taking place right across NI- do come along and show your support if you can! #timeforchange

In April 2024, 5106 children were living in temporary accommodation in Northern Ireland. This is an increase of 110% from January 2019. It’s #TimeforChange. #HAW2024

Over 5,100 children in NI live in temporary accommodation. During #HAW24 (Dec 2–8), Extern is joining with organisations for across the sector committed to raising awareness and pushing for meaningful change.

This morning, on the second day of #HAW24, Mark Baillie our Head of Policy & Programmes spoke to the Good Morning Ulster following the Minister's statement yesterday regarding extra funding to prevent the closure of vital homelessness services. Listen in full here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Excellent reminder of what is needed to tackle homelessness in NI - we need support, commitment and funding for our homeless sector. Mark Baillie Homeless Connect NICVA

HomeplusNI and Welcome Organisation have collected their ‘Keep Warm’ items for rough sleepers. The packs, which include waterproof coats, gloves, thermal underwear, and socks, are being distributed to help protect individuals sleeping rough during the cold weather.