Autonomie’s next Management Review Committee Meeting is being held on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 at 5.30pm in Balsam Suite of Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast.
Belfast open top bus tour takes fun factor up a gear for core group young people
On Thursday 10th March the Core Group had a morning coffee, followed by a sightseeing tour around Belfast in 'a big bus with no roof'.
Lynne Morrison, Autonomie Chief Officer who led the excursion explains more:
“We saw The Big Fish, Queen’s University, a Peace Wall and lots more. Everyone finished the day with a wonderful Lunch in Pizza on the Square, where Young People enjoyed a pizza of their own choice, dough balls and tea/coffee.
“As you can see a great day out and we have already planned our next one.”
Celebrating Autonomie women carers and sisters on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. The day also makes a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
To all the women and girl carers who are raising a child or young person with additional needs, we say thank you.
Thank you for your selflessness and devotion. Thank you for your determination to break down barriers for a more equal and inclusive society for your child and for all children and young people with additional needs.
We understand it’s not always easy being a carer especially in recent times and today and everyday at Autonomie we say thank you for leading the way and supporting your family.
Each day continue to celebrate the small wins.
New SAIL Project information leaflet now available
**New SAIL (Social and Independent Living) information leaflet now available.**
Suitable for 16-30 years old with physical disabilities, mild to moderate learning disabilities and allied conditions, SAIL offers access to an interactive and fun learning experience.
Free of charge to attend, SAIL is delivered across 7 local council areas.
To find out more including when SAIL will be available in your area, please download the SAIL digital leaflet to read more and for contact details.
SAIL Is a 3-year pilot project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund NI.
Freedom2Choose Young People get creative making Autonomie Celebrates event table Decor
With just 6 weeks to go to ‘Autonomie Celebrates’ event at Belfast City Hall on Friday 22nd April 2022, the excitement is growing at Autonomie!
Freedom2Choose Very Important Young People have been busy over the past few weeks doing arts and crafts activities in preparation for the formal event and we don’t want to give away any spoilers. Their amazing efforts will be revealed on the evening.
Great work by all Young People!
EASY PANCAKE RECIPE FOR PANCAKE DAY!
Young people with additional needs who take part in projects at Autonomie get a chance to learn independent living skills, important skills like convenient cookery.
It's Pancake Day, so we've created an Easy Pancake Recipe you and your family can try at home.
Our team members like the following toppings!
Lemon and Sugar!
Banana!
Nutella!
Bacon and maple syrup!
Strawberries and ice cream!
Boys Night fun with bowling and delicious dinning out experience
Our first Boys Night since Covid Lockdown. Instead of an overnight, the boys had a bowling night with a meal out after.
Brilliant night had by everyone, and Gary was glad to catch up with his 'Bro' Stephen.
Young People cook up a storm at Lilac House and make their very own Tea Tables
At Autonomie, young people are at the heart of everything we do. Through regular consultations, young people help shape activity sessions and this week was no different.
A core group designed their own Tea Tables before making delicious and nutritious Bolognaise and Baked Potatoes for lunch on Thursday 17th February.
Great team work by all, even when it came to the clean up after!
check out the picture gallery to see how creative and talented our amazing young people are.
A message to parent carers this Children’s Mental Health Week
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and Lynne Morrison, Autonomie Chief Officer has this message for parents raising a child or young person with additional needs:
“As a parent or carer, when you look after yourself you are looking after your child or young person too.
“Being a parent carer in this climate can be extra challenging. The Covid pandemic has meant having to continually adapt to new ways of living and learning, and there is nothing more difficult than seeing your child or young person struggle. But every day you keep going and doing your best, often without recognition. You should be proud of yourself.”
Visit the hashtag #childrensmentalhealthweek2022 on social media for tips and resources
Autonomie is delighted to announce Event ‘Autonomie Celebrates’ at Belfast City Hall on 22 April 2022
We are delighted to announce a special event is taking place on Friday 22 April 2022.
Autonomie is hosting a Celebration Event in Belfast City Hall on the evening of Friday 22nd of April 2022.
The theme is Autonomie Celebrates and will include a 4 course dinner, presentation of Certificates, and hopefully dancing.
The Boyle Family are presenting the first Trevor Boyle Awards on the night in memory of Trevor, Autonomie’s founder.
Cost: For all young people of Autonomie services the event is free to attend. For all other guests tickets cost £30.00
Dress code: Smart/Party
Please let Lynne Morrison know the number of tickets you require by 12 noon on Monday 24th of January 2022.
Be aware that we will be following whatever Covid guidance is in place at the time of the event.
Please send your guest numbers to stuart.autonomie@gmail.com
We are looking forward to this special celebration event and to seeing everyone glammed up.
More details on food choices and special dietary requirements will be available and sought in due course.
