We’re seeking Volunteers for Freedom2Choose Activity Programme.
Volunteers required to provide one-to-one support to young people with additional needs to participate fully in our Freedom2Choose Activity Programme every Saturday from 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm.
The annual Freedom2Choose Christmas shopping trip took place on Saturday 30 November with a visit to Abbey Centre, Belfast from 10.30 am.
Young people got everything on their shopping list and finished with a tasty lunch.
Day 2 of Autonomie Summer Activity Week 2019 took place on Tuesday 6 August, with a host of fun, practical learning activities. Find out more.
On Saturday 19 January Freedom2Choose programme young people all ‘Made our Mark’ on canvas; the name for this art work was voted on by the young people who named it - ‘Hands Together’ which is now proudly displayed at Lilac House!
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Autonomie is committed to providing practical support to local families raising a child with additional needs. To celebrate Carers Week, on Friday 15 June, we hosted a Mums’ Pamper Evening at our new centre Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre), Belfast. Guests got to enjoy summer refreshments, relaxation exercises and tips on self-care; with the event facilitated by Helen Morrison.
A wonderful evening for all involved and the next event already planned!
On Friday 15 June we hosted a Lilac House Sleepover!
Young people Gary and Malcolm took part in the Independent Living Experience at centre. The experience was facilitated with the support of two specialised facilitators and is part of the What Next? Independent Living Programme. This programme helps young people transition more successfully into adult life and their own housing.
As part of the experience, the young people enjoyed a Boys' Night Out at the Odyssey Complex, Belfast.
We know life as a carer can sometimes be challenging, but is always rewarding. We know parents, carers and siblings should be able to access practical support and that's why we are enhancing our services to support more carers like you.
Our Family Support Service offers parents, carers and siblings practical support including free confidential counselling using trained professionals.
From our new centre at Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) carers can access a range of practical support including training and signposting.
The Autonomie team would like to say a big Thank You to everyone that we met at the Disability Exhibition in Lisburn.
If you or a member of your family would like to find out more about practical support and fun activities we offer young people living with a physical disability and practical support available for families raising a child with additional needs speak to a member of our team at our Belfast-based centre Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) by calling us on 028 9591 8051 or by emailing us at autonomieorg@gmail.com
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Attending Disability Exhibition 2018?
We are excited to exhibit again this year at the Disability Exhibition 201. Do come and say hello to our team, we will be there on both days!
It’s a great event for all the family and takes place this year on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd June 2018, 10am - 4pm (each day) at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn
The event is free to attend. For further details visit the official website here.
Gary Burns has successfully reached 100 hours volunteering at Autonomie as part of Millennium Volunteers programme!
Gary was recently presented with his MV100 Award and a silver pin to mark his 100 hours of commitment.
Accepting his award Gary said: "I feel ecstatic, I didn’t think I’d get it."
Well done Gary!
