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Royal mail deliveries - Service Families Accommodation (SFAs) on Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn will receive their mail by Royal Mail delivery through the door.

Northern Ireland Attitude Survey (NIAS) - This is unique to Northern Ireland and is used to gauge the need for improvements to Army life for serving personnel and their families based in Northern Ireland. It is your chance as an Army family or serving soldier to make the policy makers understand and realise what your life is like so fill it in and send it back!

 

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AFF Northern Ireland
38 Irish Brigade
Thiepval Barracks
BFPO 825

Tel: 028 9226 6875.
Fax: 028 9226 6117.
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Claire Braddock, Director AFF NI

Claire Braddock
Director AFF NI

 

AFF Northern Ireland

AFF rosebowlAFF Rosebowl Community Award 2010

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to your Army community? Is there someone who is always working to make other people’s lives better? Has someone you know made a real difference?

If so, why not nominate them for the AFF Rosebowl Community Award 2010. The award will be presented to the winner on the 27th April 2010. Download the interactive Nomination Form. Please return the form by 16th April 2010 at the latest.

Condensation/Damp in SFA

We are currently aware that many families are experiencing high levels of condensation or damp within their SFA. AFF NI is currently working with families and DE to ensure families are aware how to combat the problem.

For further advice on controlling condensation or on how to deal with mould, read page 29 of the Winter 2009 Journal or contact the Housing Repairs Helpdesk.

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New builds in Lisburn

Here is a selection of pictures showing the new houses in Lisburn. The article to accompany the images is on the NI page in the Autumn issue of the AFF Families Journal.

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Security advice for families in NI

AFF NI has asked the chain of command to provide regular security briefings for families on their arrival in the Province about the current security situation. Every family should now receive a security brief from G2 who are responsible for intelligence and security matters. The Security advice for families in NI factsheet provides some background and will help families in NI understand what steps to take to make their lives as secure as possible.

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Your Child's Education

Do you live in NI and have a child in Primary 7?  Would you like to send them to Grammar school?

If your answer to both questions is “yes”, you must apply for the new Common Entrance Assessment. The current deadline for applications for children due to start Grammar school in September 2010 has passed. If you have recently arrived in Province please contact AFF Branch Office on Tel: 028 9226 6875 for more information on late admission policy.

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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Support Centre

NI-ADD, the Northern Ireland Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Support Centre, is a community based support service situated in South Belfast. NI-ADD was established as a support network for parents, children, and young adults affected by AD/HD in NI. It is a registered charity which provides:

  • AD/HD focused behaviour management courses
  • Monthly parent support meetings
  • Practical support to children and young people through AD/HD groups
  • Individual counselling for children, young people, and adults
  • Telephone help/advice line
  • Information service
  • Book and video library
  • Research projects
  • Conferences to highlight awareness

If you would like to know more about the NI-ADD Support Centre and its services please go to www.ni-add.org.uk

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SSAFA Community Volunteers

Being away from your family, and possibly away from home for the first time, can often be difficult. In such circumstances, SSAFA Community Volunteers may be able to help. Community Volunteers offer practical and emotional support to individuals and families during periods of difficulty such as isolation, and illness. Support may be provided in the following ways:

  • Visiting isolated and lonely families when the spouse is away on duty
  • Befriending those who need someone to listen, and putting them in touch with an appropriate agency, where necessary
  • Supporting the bereaved
  • Practical tasks such as transport to local hospitals, and other agencies as necessary
  • Helping estranged families
  • Advice and welcome to newly weds, who may be unfamiliar with service life

Volunteers are members of the local service community, including family members and service personnel, and may be either male or female. They are carefully selected, undertake mandatory training, and work to a clear code of confidentiality.
If you would like to find out more about using the Community Volunteer Service, or becoming a volunteer, then please contact Margaret Dent on 07971 255079. Email: margaret.d@ssafa.org.uk

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Page last updated 08 March 2010