WAVE Trauma HIA

09/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | 10 October

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme, "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change", reminds us of the importance of listening to people's experiences and learning from them.

Only 7% of participants in our Consultation on Supports and Services for Victims and Survivors of Non-Recent/Historical Institutional Child Abuse told us that their mental health was good or very good, highlighting the significant challenges victims and survivors can continue to face.

The impact of non-recent/historical institutional child abuse can be lifelong and affect mental health and wellbeing in different ways.

We would like to remind victims and survivors that specialist support is available if you would like help with your mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more at https://www.cosica-ni.org/support

You can also contact us on 028 9054 4985 and we can arrange a direct referral to the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS).

08/10/2026

Leona Harper was one of 10 victims of an unexplained explosion at a service station four years ago.

02/10/2026

Recruitment: We have opportunities available to join our Mother and Baby, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses (MBMLW) team.

We are recruiting for a Caseworker, Lead Caseworker x 2 and a Project Manager. Closing date for all posts is Monday 19th October at 5.00pm.

Please visit our website for more information www.wavetraumacentre.org.uk/careers

30/09/2026

We have the following recruitment opportunities available to join our MBMLW team:

Caseworker, MBMLW – can be based in any of our regional centres
Lead Caseworker x 2, MBMLW – 1 post in Belfast and other in Armagh, Belfast, Derry Londonderry or Omagh
Project Manager, MBMLW – Belfast

All posts are full time, 37.5hrs per week. Please visit our website for more information www.wavetraumacentre.org.uk/careers

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 19th October at 5.00pm.

WAVE, a regional voluntary organisation which provides care and support to people bereaved, traumatised or injured as a result of the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland.

28/09/2026

🌊 A wonderful day of creativity at Wave by the Sea, Killough! 🎨

We loved welcoming everyone to our recent Red Earth Designs Workshop at Wave by the Sea in beautiful Killough.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, got creative and made the workshop such a memorable experience. ❤️

23/09/2026

23/09/2026

Our consultation on supports and services gathered the views of victims and survivors of non-recent/historical institutional child abuse on the support they need now and what they feel they will need in the future.

The findings provide valuable insight into health, wellbeing, support needs and future concerns of victims and survivors.

As part of our focus on highlighting useful resources available on our website, you can read the report here:

https://www.cosica-ni.org/consultation-supports-and-services-victims-and-survivors

23/09/2026

Welcome to the home page of the The Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse.