Oban Lorn and the Isles has a very active voluntary /community sector, and Argyll Voluntary Action has facilitated a revived forum for managers and other representatives since February, 2008. If you would like to add to this page or find out more about Oban Lorn and the Isles Third Sector Fora please email our Oban office. All members/representatives of a voluntary organisation, a social enterprise, or emerging social enterprise are welcome to attend.
Next meeting - 6th December August 2011 - contact AVA office Oban for further details 01631 564839
Latest notes/minutes
In meantime I have attached draft minutes and papers from our November meeting draft minutes nov 1st 2011 TSF
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oli TSF Aug 2011 – Meeting notes Third Sector Fora
Draft minutes TSF OLI june 2011
Our next Third Sector Fora meeting is scheduled for the 31st August – reminder this will include a session from Womens Aid. – currently organising venue video conferencing. Oban , Mull, Coll and Tiree. Should you have any items you wish added to the agenda for this meeting please email training.ava@btconnect.com by 18th as I intend to take some holiday leave the week prior to our meeting!
August 18th – AVA offices – 10.30 AM - Two information sessions - Red Cross Respite and Touching Lives – Deafblind
Details sent out to you all on the 17th July. Information on the new Red Cross, respite service for our area. Plus a session from Touching Lives- Deaf blind awareness. This meeting will take place in AVA office as we had no requests for Video conferencing. Those wishing to attend please email Kathleen office.ava@btconnect.com
Friday 26th August Local GIRFEC forums are hosting training -– Corran Halls, Oban, 1.30 – 4pm
COURSE AIMS:The aim of the workshop is to raise awareness of current issues in relation to children and young people using the internet:
These short sessions will provide an overview of modern technologies & applications and the risks posed to children and young people:
There will be opportunities to consider key messages for children and young people using the internet, and some of the issues that may arise for practitioners in relation to social networking.
This course is aimed at volunteers, practitioners and managers from all disciplines who require an update in terms of current issues relating to children and young people using the internet. .
LEARNING OUTCOMES:Be able to describe popular applications young people are using in the online and mobile environment
The course covers many issues that children and young people face online and will enable you to signpost children and parents to initiatives and organisations for help and support
The training provides opportunity to consider the benefits and the challenges social networking brings for children, young people, parents and professionals. Raised awareness of potential risks or problems will enable you to develop safe strategies / best practice policies for dealing with any associated issues
For further information or to request a place please contact Scott MacDonald at Scott.macdonald2@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01546 604167.
Opportunity to raise funds – “children’s charities”
Now I know that as the sun shines the last thing you are thinking about is winter events, but planning has already started by a group of very enthusiastic and committed volunteers to provide a Ready Steady Christmas “ winter Festival” in Oban. As part of the programme being planned , it is intended to hold a Children’s/Young Entrepreneurs Christmas Craft Market in the Corran Halls, the festival volunteers would therefore like to invite “childrens charities/organisations” to take a table, offering you the opportunity to raise funds. This Children’s charity event will be on the last day of the “Festival” Sunday 27th November and will conclude with massed children’s choirs and a children’s Lantern Parade .
To allow the volunteers to allocate stalls and prepare floor plans we would be grateful if you would reply to Kathleen with confirmation of your wish to host a stall. Office.ava@btconnect.com. by the end of August as we expect this to be a very busy event as all schools have also been asked to take part.
Funding – OLI Public Health Network
The next meeting of the OLI Public Health Network is the 8th September, members will be considering applications for funding at this meeting, please ensure if you intend to apply to this fund that applications are received by 31st August. This year the focus agreed are based around three of the Health Improvement targets – Mental Health and wellbeing; Obesity ; Early Years. The network is encouraging funding applications which would be expected to progress activity identified within the OLI Local Health Improvement Partnership Action Plan. Details of application and OLI PHN 2011 Priorities available via the following link – http://argyllcommunities.org/publichealthnetworks/oban-lorn-and-isles-public-health-network/
Nominations are now open for our annual awards ” Celebrating Voluntary Action” in Argyll and Bute. Don’t delay – NOMINATE today.
Your views on the Council paper “Difficult choices, difficult times” are being sought – get in touch with Eleanor and add your comments to our OLI joint response.
Make sure you have booked your place for the Lone Worker/ Personal safety awareness Nov 1st 2010 – Oban – limited places contact Kathleen on 01631 564839
Oban Lorn and Isles Funding Summit 26/11/09
OLI Voluntary Sector Forum as part of the Third Sector Partnership, held a meeting onThursday 26th November 2009 in Oban Congregational Church Hall.
‘Funding the Voluntary Sector Funding Summit’.
This meeting was used to demonstrate the commitment of local organisations in working together for a strong and sustainable sector.
CRBS and VPG Awareness Events
Argyll Voluntary Action underwent training within their organisations to facilitate events in raising CRBS and VPG awareness to voluntary organisation in Argyll & Bute, and a training programme is currently being delevered. Particular emphasis to be on the redefinition of a social care service in the recently amended act (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2009):
‘A “social care service” is defined as “any service provided by or on behalf of an organisation, not being a care service or health service, which involves caring for, training of, or support, assistance, advice, counselling or guidance to, individuals relating to their physical or emotional well-being, education, training or welfare needs.’
Look at our current training calendar or contact the Oban office if you would like further training.
Highland Health Voices Network
The Highland Health Voices Network is a loose association of interested people within NHS Highland who are linked by email, kept updated on health issues and are able to participate in discussions regarding Health. Anyone can elect to join the HHVN if they wish to be involved in health matters. A pdf version of their latest newsletter and information sheets are available.
Community Planning Partnership Meeting with Local Strategic Partners
Argyll & Bute Council and Argyll & Bute Volunteer Centre hosted a consulation with representatives of local voluntary organisations to discuss the progress of the Fairer Argyll & Bute Plan. Please click here for more information on Argyll & Bute Community Planning Partnership. The meeting was facilitated by Margaret Fyfe of Argyll & Bute Council and it allowed members of the voluntary sector to voice concerns and make suggections on the development of the Fairer Argyll & Bute Plan. Notes of the meeting and A PowerPoint presentation outlining the Fairer Argyll & Bute Plan are available .
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