posted Oct 25, 2011 7:57 AM by Maltese Association of Social Workers
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Round-Table: Family-Work Balance and Parenting Friday, 11 Nov, 2011 - 9.00am – 1.00pm - Green Room, Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana. The Malta Unborn Child Movement, the Swedish Embassy in Malta, the Midwifery Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Malta and the National Council of Women will be holding the Round-Table (RT) Work-Family Balance and Parenting on Friday, Nov 11th, 2011 - from 9.00am to 1,00pm - at the Green Room of the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana. Chairperson Mr Joe F. X. Zahra, economist, Director of MISCO and ex-chairman of Bank of Valletta, Prof Lars Jalmert, Professor of Paedagogy at the University of Stocholm, Sweden. Dr. Rita Borg Xuereb, Head, Midwifery Dept, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta Programme to follow Reception hosted by the Swedish Ambassador Admission Free - Proceedings in English Apply mifsudtony@gmail.com Coordinator - Malta Unborn Child Movement for the Organisers - Mob 7920 4840 |
posted Jan 20, 2011 4:43 AM by Clayton Mercieca
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work of the University of Malta
is making the following study units available
as courses for Continuous Professional Development
starting in February 2011
SWP 2019 Contemporary Social Policy Issues (5 ECTS)
SWP 5020 Comparative European Social Work and Social Policy (5ECTS)
SWP 5021 Administration, Management and Supervision in Social Work (5ECTS)[1]
Each study unit is offered against a fee of €225
Prospective applicants, who must have a professional qualification in social work or social policy
and two years of post-qualification professional practice,
may find the application form at this site:
http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/visiting.pdf
and submit it to the Admissions Office.
For further information please contact Ms Nadia Muscat on 2340 2976 and visit
http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/regulations/general/certindsuregulations02
for Certification of Individual Study-units Regulations, 2002.
Places are limited.
N.B. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 21st JANUARY 2011
[1] SWP5021 Administration, Management and Supervision in Social Work is only open to qualified social workers with two years of post-qualification professional practice. |
posted Jan 20, 2011 3:22 AM by Clayton Mercieca
Dear Friends, Over the past two years, Jesuit Refugee Service Malta has been working on a documentary entitled “ Suspended Lives”. This will be screened over the next six months as part of a raising awareness campaign that focuses on highlighting the hardships faced by asylum seekers and forced migrants in Malta. The free screenings will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, 25 January 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Thursday, 24 February 2011 at 7pm – University Chaplaincy, Msida.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Thursday, 24 March 2011 at 7pm – University Chaplaincy, Msida.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Thursday, 14 April 2011 at 7pm – University Chaplaincy, Msida.
Thursday, 12 May 2011 at 7pm – University Chaplaincy, Msida.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Thursday, 9 June 2011 at 7pm – University Chaplaincy, Msida.
Sunday, 19 June 2011 at 7pm – St James Cavalier, Valletta.
The documentary was initially meant to be an educational and informative tool showing how the Maltese reception system affects the lives of asylum seekers. What emerged from the interviews that were conducted was more than just information. It was an awakening that showed the deep scars which asylum seekers carry all throughout their journey.
The final product does not discuss law or policy, and it is not meant to be political or controversial but simply to reveal the realities, hopes, fears and hardships that asylum seekers face everyday.
This initiative is part of a project that JRS Malta has been involved in since 2009, which seeks to understand and study the problem of destitution amongst migrants in Malta.
"Suspended Lives" is rated PG, is in English and has a running time of 75 minutes. For more information about the documentary please visit www.suspendedlives.orgPlease pass on to your contacts. We hope to see you there. Many thanks and regards, The JRS Malta team. |
posted Jan 16, 2011 2:51 AM by Clayton Mercieca
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Viżjonijiet antiki tad-dinja bħala għodda ta' emanċipazzjoni soċjali llum: il-każ tal-kultura Maja fil-Messiku by Fr Mark Montebello
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posted Jan 16, 2011 2:45 AM by Clayton Mercieca
Community Development (30 hours) - 04 February – 08 April 2011 For further information kindly contact: Malta University Consulting Ltd., St Paul Street, Valletta. Tel. (356) 21248 218; joanna.hauge@muhc.com.mt Lectures: Fridays between 1700hrs & 2000hrs Venue: The University Residence, Robert Mifsud Bonnici Street, Lija Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Azzopardi Department of Youth and Community Studies, University of Malta Aim and Content of the Course: The 30-hour course Community Development will attempt to help participants understand the various ingredients that contribute towards having healthy communities. The aim of this course is to reflect on the theory but also work on strategies that can be applied to the respective contexts the participants come from. This course is intended for those working or planning to work in the community, members of voluntary organizations, community workers/developers, NGO Staff, Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Staff and Volunteers, Social Workers, Youth and Community Workers, Social, Environmental and Political Activists, Educators, Local Council Employees, Social Cooperative Members, Cultural Operators, Social Operators, Policy Makers, Fair Trade Proponents, Community Health Workers, Community Leaders and Opinion Makers. Themes: · Understanding Community, identity negotiation and community profiling · Community foundation & contemporary issues in community development: Working towards change (case studies) · Community work, social movements & activism Social Policy: Public space and the public realm · Social cohesion and social regeneration Inclusive communities and minorities · Citizenship participation and Community education Environment, climate change & sustainable development · Governance, economic and social justice Sub-themes include: Characteristics of communities, enhancing community capital, different forms of community, identifying and understanding community assets and stakeholders, the components of a vibrant community, community preparedness, the “ingredients”, “enablers” and “principles” of community development, leverage points for community action, overview of “models” of community development, what community development isn’t, asset mapping, collaboration charting, emotional reactions to change, key opportunities and challenges in communities, trends in participation, issues influencing community participation, forms of power in communities, mapping “ power actors” and valuing community contribution. |
posted Oct 8, 2010 11:26 PM by Clayton Mercieca
St. Patrick's Salesian School will be organizing a half day conference with the theme 'Young People who Sexually Abuse'. The training will be provided by two professionals from Northside Inter-Agency Project in Dublin. Joan Cherry is a social worker and family therapist whilst Mary Tallon is a senior social worker who also works with the 'Baseline Project', a service established in conjunction with the psychology department within the Irish Prison Service.
I am, attaching information about this training event as I thought that it could be of relevance to some of the members of MASW.
Thanks and regards, Daniel Mercieca coordinator
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posted Aug 4, 2010 5:20 AM by Clayton Mercieca
Dear All, I am once again writing to you about the conference to be held in September. Only six weeks to go and everything is in place. Applications are starting to arrive, including one from Hungary. Attached is the poster and leaflet with all the necessary details for you to book. Alternatively, you can go to our website and book online. For further information please do not hesitate to contact me on 21372542 or 7986 8840, afternoons or evenings as I work mornings. Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the Conference. Regards Tessa Anastasi The ADHD Family Support Group
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posted Jun 15, 2010 1:23 AM by Clayton Mercieca
The Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family as National Implementing Body for the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, would like to invite you to the next Press Breakfast to be held on Friday, 25th June, 2010 at “Sala Speranza”, Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard at 08:30am.
This Press Breakfast is the second in a series of Press Breakfasts that are being organised as part of the activities that are being held during the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
This Press Breakfast shall focus upon two vulnerable groups, namely children and persons with mental health difficulties.
8.30 am Registration & Breakfast
9.00 am INTRODUCTION by Dr. Marisa Scerri, Chairperson, Director – Programme Implementation and NIB Representative
Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family
9.15 am Mrs. Helen D’Amato, EY2010 Ambassador and Commissioner for Children
9.30 am Ms. Dolores Gauci, EY2010- Ambassador and CEO at The Richmond Foundation
9.45 am Mr. Edward Borg, CEO at Mount Carmel Hospital
Dr. Joseph Saliba, Director of Psychiatry
10.00 am Q & A session
Please confirm your attendance with Dr. Noel Calleja, by Wednesday 23rd June 2010 close of business, either by email noel.a.calleja@gov.mt or by telephone on 2388 5128. |
posted May 25, 2010 1:25 PM by Clayton Mercieca
posted May 21, 2010 2:37 PM by Clayton Mercieca
The Commission on Domestic Violence will be organising a one-day training course - “Domestic Violence and Employment Opportunities Training for generic social workers”. The venue will be the Excelsior Grand Hotel in Floriana. The training is complimentary and Lunch is also included in the programme.
The objectives of the training include:
a) to sensitise professionals on issues relating to domestic violence including significance of financial independence and other benefits of employment for victims/survivors of domestic violence, in Malta and
b) to give information on employment issues and opportunities, including facilities/schemes that would facilitate employment for women victims/survivors of domestic violence, in Malta.
I write today to confirm that the date for the above-mentioned training for generic social workers has been fixed for 27 July 2010, from 09.00 – 16.30 hrs.
The trainers for this session will be Ms. Antoinette Gatt Rutter (Domestic Violence) and Ms. Anna Borg (Employment). In addition, Mr. Patrick Psaila shall facilitate the final session of the day.
In the coming weeks, we shall forward you a more detailed programme, for your perusal.
This training is being organised as part of an EU-funded project of the Commission, ESF 3.43 – Dignity for Domestic Violence Survivors.
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