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Irish AIDS Day 2017

June 15th is Irish AIDS Day, an occasion when we reflect on the story of HIV in this country. Today many will be remembering loved ones and others will be processing the stigma they experience while living with HIV. It is also likely that there will be a new HIV diagnosis today. Every 18 hours another person in Ireland receives news of a HIV positive test.

So ask yourself, what can I do today?

If you do not know your HIV status, get tested. At www.hivservices.ie you will find a list of local testing centres most of which offer testing for free, all of which offer it confidentialy.

Challenge stigma. HIV related stigma is all around us and often is linked to other forms of stigma particularly as relates to racism, homophobia and class divides. A kind word, a warm embrace, a shared meal can all play a part in ending the marginalisation.

Support ACET and be part of the story of seeking to improve the lives of those living with and affected by HIV and playing our part in reducing the number of new cases of HIV in Ireland.

 

 

 

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New Parent/Teen Communication Course Dates in Dundalk

“This course has enlightened me about how to deal with teenagers.” – Jesus Centre Dublin participant.

We know that Parenting is tough. We know that Parenting teenagers can be really tough. That is why we are bringing the vastly experienced staff of ACET Northern Ireland to deliver our Parent/Teen Communication Skills course in Dublin.

We have trained church leaders all over the country on HIV, listening skills, mental health and more. Together with our participants we have identified Parenting as an enormously challenging area, particularly in the context of the generation divide marked by migration from one continent to another. I remember the day a Pastor said to me, over coffee, “Richard, I don’t know how to talk to my 14-year-old daughter. It is like she is speaking a different language.” “You are not alone.” was my reply.

We have already trained parents on our Level 2 course in Jesus Centre Dublin. 100% of participants stated that the course equipped them to be better parents in areas such as Teenage Development, Strategies for Resolving Conflict,  How to Build Self esteem in Teenagers and Talking about Sex and Relationships with Teenagers.  Now we are repeating the same course for new participants

Would you consider joining us as together we explore areas of Conflict and Listening and see how God might equip us to become better parents for our wonderful children?

Course Details:

Saturday 13th May: 9:45am – 3:30pm

Saturday 27th May: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Attendance is required for both days.

Venue: RCCG – Miralceland, Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Lunch will be provided. All participants will receive a Level 2 Open College Network (OCN) Northern Ireland qualification and will be introduced to further options for learning in this area including the chance to become trainers themselves through a Level 3 course. There is no charge for this course and there are limited places. To book your place contact Richard Carson at richard.c@acet.ie or 0860482094 (On WhatsApp or phone)

This project is funded by the MAC AIDS Fund.

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World AIDS Day 2016

1st December is World AIDS Day and while our projects were ongoing with many, such as our Quilt Group, taking the opportunity to mark the occasion, ACET Ireland CEO Richard Carson was busy traversing Dublin at various functions and events.

First stop was the Mansion House on Dawson Street where the Lord Mayor, Cllr. Brendan Carr greeted representatives from a wide range of agencies working locally and globally in response to the pandemic.

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Amos Ngugi of Acts of Compassion Projects and partner of ACET Ireland with the Lord Mayor of Dublin City, Cllr. Brendan Carr.

Next stop was Cental Park on the Green Luas Line where Salesforce played host to Richard for a conversation on HIV in Ireland and beyond. ACET has been a Salesforce user for almost a decade and we are looking forward to receiving some of their staff as volunteers as we upgrade our systems.

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Staff of Salesforce wearing Red for World AIDS Day

Finally it was over to Glasnevin for a beautiful interfaith memorial service hosted by the Dublin City University chaplains, including former ACET team member, Philip McKinley.

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Students, staff and chaplains of DCU at the memorial service.

You can also read more about World AIDS Day in Richard’s guest blog post for Vox Magazine and in the most recent edition of Metro Eireann.

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ACET is Hiring

ACET Ireland is a Christian interdenominational agency responding to HIV with various projects at the intersections of addiction, sexuality, faith, minority ethnic groups and poverty that seek to improve health and offer hope.

ACET is looking for candidates for the following fixed-contract post to cover a career break. This post is based on 20 hours a week and a contract running from 4th January 2017 to 25th August 2017.

The post primarily involves operating the ACET administration office, being part of the ACET Core Team while contributing to the activities to ACET’s various projects and some PA duties for the CEO. The ideal candidate will be excellent at multi-tasking and working with a diverse team, carrying out the various administrative tasks while expressing ACET’s values and Christian ethos of compassion and care.

For more details please see this job description: Admin Job Description pdf

To apply please send a copy of your CV to richard.c@acet.ie before 5pm on Wednesday 7th December. All informal enquiries to Richard Carson at 01-8787700.

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We have moved office!

New Address:

ACET Ireland

50 Lower Gardiner Street

Dublin 1

D01 VC03

ACET Ireland has moved office. We have left our home of the past decade in O’Connell Street and are now based just down the road  in The Exchange on Lower Gardiner Street.

We would like to thank our original landlords on O’Connell Street, Ballymore Properties, as well as the current owners, FAM Assets Limited, for their hospitality to us over the years.

Also, a big thank you to Serve The City for helping with the move.

We are looking forward to sharing the space at The Exchange with Jobcare and our kind hosts, Trinity Church Network. This is our administration office but it is in homes, hospital clinics, training rooms, churches, community cafés and elsewhere that you will witness our ongoing work of improving the health of those living with and affected by HIV.

 

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New Parenting Course Dates Announced

“This course has enlightened me about how to deal with teenagers.” – Jesus Centre Dublin participant.

We know that Parenting is tough. We know that Parenting teenagers can be really tough. That is why we are bringing the vastly experienced staff of ACET Northern Ireland to deliver our Parent/Teen Communication Skills course in Dublin.

We have trained church leaders all over the country on HIV, listening skills, mental health and more. Together with our participants we have identified Parenting as an enormously challenging area, particularly in the context of the generation divide marked by migration from one continent to another. I remember the day a Pastor said to me, over coffee, “Richard, I don’t know how to talk to my 14-year-old daughter. It is like she is speaking a different language.” “You are not alone.” was my reply.

We have already trained parents on our Level 2 course in Jesus Centre Dublin. 100% of participants stated that the course equipped them to be better parents in areas such as Teenage Development, Strategies for Resolving Conflict,  How to Build Self esteem in Teenagers and Talking about Sex and Relationships with Teenagers.  Now we are repeating the same course for new participants

Would you consider joining us as together we explore areas of Conflict and Listening and see how God might equip us to become better parents for our wonderful children?

Course Details:

Saturday 19th November: 9:30am – 4:15pm

Saturday 26th November: 9:30am – 4:15pm

Attendance is required for both days.

Venue: Sanctuary of Salvation Ministries, Unit 12, Willow Business Park, Knockmitten Lane, Dublin 12.

Lunch will be provided. All participants will receive a Level 2 Open College Network (OCN) Northern Ireland qualification and will be introduced to further options for learning in this area including the chance to become trainers themselves through a Level 3 course. There is no charge for this course and there are limited places. To book your place contact Richard Carson at richard.c@acet.ie or 0860482094 (On WhatsApp or phone)

This project is funded by the MAC AIDS Fund.

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ACET adopts the Governance Code

As of the 24th May 2016 we’re delighted to say that ACET has adopted The Governance Code – a strong measure of how well a charity is run, directed and controlled. Good governance means an organisation has policies and procedures in place that will make sure the organisation runs effectively and transparently.
We, the Board of ACET commit to:
Principle 1. Leading our organisation. We do this by:
  • Agreeing our vision, purpose and values and making sure that they remain relevant;
  • Developing, resourcing, monitoring and evaluating a plan to make sure that our organisation achieves its stated purpose.
  • Managing, supporting and holding to account staff, volunteers and all who act on behalf of the organisation.
Principle 2. Exercising control over our organisation. We do this by:
  • Identifying and complying with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements;
  • Making sure that there are appropriate internal financial and management controls;
  • Identifying major risks for our organisation and deciding ways of managing the risks.
Principle 3. Being transparent and accountable. We do this by:
  • Identifying those who have a legitimate interest in the work of our organisation (stakeholders) and making sure that there is regular and effective communication with them about our organisation;
  • Responding to stakeholders’ questions or views about the work of our organisation and how we run it;.
  • Encouraging and enabling the engagement of those who benefit from our organisation in the planning and decision-making of the organisation.
Principle 4. Working effectively. We do this by:
  • Making sure that our governing body, individual board members, committees, staff and volunteers understand their: role, legal duties, and delegated responsibility for decision-making.
  • Making sure that as a board we exercise our collective responsibility through board meetings that are efficient and effective.
  • Making sure that there is suitable board recruitment, development and retirement processes in place.
Principle 5. Behaving with integrity. We do this by:
  • Being honest, fair and independent;
  • Understanding, declaring and managing conflicts of interest and conflicts of loyalties;
  • Protecting and promoting our organisation’s reputation.
  • We confirm that our organisation is committed to the standards outlined in these principles. We commit to reviewing our organisational practice against the recommended actions for each principle every year.
Prof. Sam McConkey
Chairperson of Board
RIchard Phillips
Secretary of the Board
We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland.

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ACET is Hiring

ACET is looking for an Adult Support Worker to join our team

ADULT SUPPORT WORKER – MATERNITY LEAVE COVER

ACET Ireland requires a full-time Adult Support Worker for maternity leave cover working predominately in the North Inner City of Dublin.

ACET (AIDS Care Education and Training) Ireland is a Faith-Based Christian response to HIV in Ireland, operating a range of projects in the area of HIV and related issues.  Our Care Project provides consistent care and support to people living with and affected by HIV and related issues, much of which operates in communities significantly affected by addiction and drug & alcohol use. Services are structured on a client centred model of care and are available free of charge. Many client families require long-term support, as often there are a number of family members in the one household living with HIV. The range of services include: Home Care; Practical Care; Emotional Support; Bereavement Support Groups, Personal Development Groups; Respite Activities and Family Therapy.

The Adult Support Worker is responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of supports to Adults and works alongside the Family & Youth Support Co-ordinator and the rest of the Core Team.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two years adult/youth/family work experience.
  • Third level qualification or equivalent in relevant field.
  • Agreement with the Christian aims and ethos of ACET as an occupational requirement.
  • A current clean driver’s licence and use of a car.

 

To apply please send a copy of your CV to dublin@acet.ie

For further information on the application process please contact Richard Carson on 01-8787700 or richard.c@acet.ie

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th June 2016 

 

This post is funded by the Emerging Needs Fund of the National Drugs Strategy through the North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force.

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New Parenting Course Announced

“Parenting is the easiest thing in the world to have an opinion about, and the hardest thing to do.”

We know that Parenting is tough. We know that Parenting teenagers can be really tough. That is why we are bringing the vastly experienced staff of ACET Northern Ireland to deliver our Parent/Teen Communication Skills course in Dublin.

We have worked with leaders in Jesus Centre Dublin, other RCCG parishes, MFM, CAC and leaders of many other churches in addressing sexual health and more. Together with our participants we have identified Parenting as an enormously challenging area, particularly in the context of the generation divide marked by migration from one continent to another. I remember the day a Pastor said to me, over coffee, “Richard, I don’t know how to talk to my 14-year-old daughter. It is like she is speaking a different language.” “You are not alone.” was my reply.

Would you consider joining us as together we explore areas of Conflict and Listening and see how God might equip us to become better parents for our wonderful children?

Course Details:

Saturday 25th June: 9:30am – 4:15pm

Saturday 2nd July: 9:30am – 4:15pm

Attendance is required for both days.

Venue: Jesus Centre Dublin, 119A JFK Industrial Estate, Bluebell Ave, Dublin 12.

Lunch will be provided. All participants will receive a Level 2 Open College Network (OCN) Northern Ireland qualification and will be introduced to further options for learning in this area including the chance to become trainers themselves. There is no charge for this course and there are limited places. To book your place contact Richard Carson at richard.c@acet.ie or 0860482094 (On WhatsApp or phone)

This project is funded by the MAC AIDS Fund.

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New Parenting Course for Project Hope

In 2016 ACET Ireland launched a new initiative for parents and those who work with parents.

The Parent/Teen Communication Skills Course is specifically tailored for migrant communities, addressing their particular challenges in raising teenagers within a cultural context different from that in which parents grew up.

The course will be delivered in conjunction with staff of ACET Northern Ireland and is accredited to the Open College Network (NI) at Level 2 (similar to FETAC Level 5-6).  For more details contact Richard Carson at richard.c@acet.ie

This course is part of Project Hope, our initiative with migrant-led and multicultural churches. The need for support in parenting has been identified following extensive consultation with the many church leaders we have trained and their congregants.

By equipping parents in their communication with a new generation of Irish young people we are addressing areas such as sexual health and HIV.

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